In this continuation of nature-inspired designs, I changed the palette to include more of the cooler colors. I copied textures from barks of trees as the starting point and overlaid other patterns from nature (mainly flowers). Application of watercolors followed, as a third layer of complication. Fortunately most of the final sketches were not overly […]
The underlying pen and ink work includes rough impressions of Horseweed, Lady Slippers, a chain-link fence, and the texture of tree bark. I applied the watercolors, first with red at the center of the flower cluster with a yellow surround. I echoed this with a purple-white transition in the mid-to-lower section of the piece. Outlining […]
I am quite happy with this collection. I increased the image size to 4×6″, alternated the orientation from portrait to landscape, and devised a new process to create interesting outcomes. Please visit my Etsy shop for my artwork for sale inspired by my autistic brother Mike at: https://autisminspiredart.etsy.com My other artwork for sale is at: […]
This is another composite sketch of tree bark and leaves (see yesterday’s sketch). The interactions between the lines of each subject creates a complex design. The watercolors applied atop the pen and ink sketch simplifies the initial visual impression of this piece, allowing viewers to investigate details at their leisure. Please visit my Etsy shop […]
I was hoping to blend the texture of tree bark with the veins of a particularly colorful leaf that I found. I was successful to some degree. I this example, the color of the leaf distinguishes it from the barky background. It would be fun to try again with pen and black ink only. Or […]
Today, I took a photo of an aloe vera plant with gently-curving leaves. The sketch below was inspired by those luscious leaves. Please visit my Etsy shop for my artwork for sale inspired by my autistic brother Mike at: https://autisminspiredart.etsy.com My other artwork for sale is at: https://otherartbyjack.etsy.com
