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India ink (blue, violet and white) applied with brush an water on watercolor paper. Original size is roughly 5x7 inches (which is the largest I currently work with for ink illustrations like this.)
Aaaand to say it again, this is INK, not watercolor. I realize that a lot of people mistake my ink washes for watercolors and they do look like watercolor. However, ink behaves in a completely different way. For one, there is no ability to correct/blend out mistakes after it dries. I trade that bit of security for a different one, which is the ability to build up layers.
I may try out watercolors again at some point now that I believe I finally bought the right kind of masking/frisket I'd need. I haven't tried it out yet, so I don't know if it'll work, but if it does that may make a LOT of things much easier for both inks and watercolors. (I've not been using any kind of masking fluid. Yes, its a pain and maybe a little nutty. Gotta live on the edge somehow.)
At any rate.. I wanted to get some practice in with making things look kind of transparent and faery wings seemed to be a fun way to start. :) I think next time I will force myself to get more brave and have deeper background colors.
SOLD. For more original art listings go here - https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/4642484/
PS!!!! The wing style is an intentional nod to Brian Froud who, in my opinion, does some of the BEST wing work out there. :D
Aaaand to say it again, this is INK, not watercolor. I realize that a lot of people mistake my ink washes for watercolors and they do look like watercolor. However, ink behaves in a completely different way. For one, there is no ability to correct/blend out mistakes after it dries. I trade that bit of security for a different one, which is the ability to build up layers.
I may try out watercolors again at some point now that I believe I finally bought the right kind of masking/frisket I'd need. I haven't tried it out yet, so I don't know if it'll work, but if it does that may make a LOT of things much easier for both inks and watercolors. (I've not been using any kind of masking fluid. Yes, its a pain and maybe a little nutty. Gotta live on the edge somehow.)
At any rate.. I wanted to get some practice in with making things look kind of transparent and faery wings seemed to be a fun way to start. :) I think next time I will force myself to get more brave and have deeper background colors.
SOLD. For more original art listings go here - https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/4642484/
PS!!!! The wing style is an intentional nod to Brian Froud who, in my opinion, does some of the BEST wing work out there. :D
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This is very pretty! <3 I would never be able to use anything that requires a brush. I'm so clumsy with them. The amount of detail here is stunning though!
Brushes can be a big pain in the butt, though really the pieces I find myself the most satisfied with are the ones where I am able to talk myself into relaxing into it and working with whatever "errors" may occur. (In other words, don't write yourself off too quick with brushes, there's all sorts of ways to use and think about them.) :)
I tried watercolour once... it was decent, but interesting to say the least, and I don't really have a dedicated space to have everything set up, which I'd prefer that... that, and I learned just what you said, and that's that brushes suck...
And of course, perfect watercolour art sucks... I like seeing all the little mistakes that make it truly art. ^,...^
And of course, perfect watercolour art sucks... I like seeing all the little mistakes that make it truly art. ^,...^
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I love Froud's wings! They were raggedy and wild but still seemed absolutely perfect. Kind of 'lived in' if that makes any sense. The translucent effect you managed with the blue background and the tail slightly showing through the wings is amazing.
The make me think of tattered dragonfly wings. :) I know he does other kinds too but these were always my favorite.
This is gorgeous. :O I live the fire effect you got with the wet-mixing white ink. I didn't know India made white. I'll have to check that out!
And it depends on the kind of watercolors you use! I have a set of pan-based Pelikan watercolors that stay down and I build them up with layering. I was gifted a set of other watercolors I don't like that behave like you said- they come back up.
And it depends on the kind of watercolors you use! I have a set of pan-based Pelikan watercolors that stay down and I build them up with layering. I was gifted a set of other watercolors I don't like that behave like you said- they come back up.
Good to know! I'm used to tubed watercolors. Maybe they are more prone to lifting?
As for the white fiery effect (I'm assuming with the ball of light?) most of the white space was just left blank. I did some touch ups there for the edges with the white ink though. The little white dots though are white ink. :) White ink is weird. If I don't really REALLY shake the bottle and then use the eye dropper to pull it from the very bottom it does want to come out more on the transparent-side, which I suppose would be a-okay for certain things but when I need something more solid I have to dig for it. XD
As for the white fiery effect (I'm assuming with the ball of light?) most of the white space was just left blank. I did some touch ups there for the edges with the white ink though. The little white dots though are white ink. :) White ink is weird. If I don't really REALLY shake the bottle and then use the eye dropper to pull it from the very bottom it does want to come out more on the transparent-side, which I suppose would be a-okay for certain things but when I need something more solid I have to dig for it. XD
Makes sense. I wonder what exactly they're using for pigment/medium? I generally use white acrylic for that sort of thing but something with an inky consistency sounds nice.
And yeah, I greatly prefer the pan colors for watercolors if only because tubes are awkward and dry out. They're harder to find, especially in an artist quality, but these ones, at least, don't lift unless you really work at it.
And yeah, I greatly prefer the pan colors for watercolors if only because tubes are awkward and dry out. They're harder to find, especially in an artist quality, but these ones, at least, don't lift unless you really work at it.
What brand of colored inks do you use? They have such nice, intense colors. I've only ever used black, white, and sepia, for anything else I always go for watercolor, but I love the way ink behaves and your work always inspires me to be more adventurous with it!
Dr. Ph. Martin's Bombay inks. I will probably try other brands down the road for different colors but right now the ones I have are all Bombay.
I think this is just absolutely gorgeous, and personally, I'd really love to see it made into a print. (I know I'd never be lucky enough to snag the original when you do sell it)
The colors are so soft and serene, and really lend well to the mood of the piece. The fairy fox seems almost pensive.
I'm a huge fan of Amy Brown's faeries, but I can see where she takes inspiration from Brian Froud. His wings have a far more ethereal feel.
Fantastic work dude~!
The colors are so soft and serene, and really lend well to the mood of the piece. The fairy fox seems almost pensive.
I'm a huge fan of Amy Brown's faeries, but I can see where she takes inspiration from Brian Froud. His wings have a far more ethereal feel.
Fantastic work dude~!
Nice work! The wings look slightly transparent, I like it. Did you layer a little bit of blue over the tail color to achieve that effect?
I'd love to see how this whole process works out. I can seed the evidence of the masking but still a little unsure how the whole process workings
Evidence of masking or no masking cause there's no masking in this one. :)
Woah, amazing work! You definitely did a great job on those wings, they're beautiful.
amazing art work! . . . then again all your art work is beautiful and bars a soul with it. the colors make is mystical and enchanting. it
Hello. I would love to buy this one if it is still available please.
Hello! I've been giving it some thought and I don't think I'm -quite- ready to sell this one yet but I'll note you about the other one you were interested in. :)
the fact that you can do things like this without masking fluid only confirms what amazing skill you have
especially with inks
especially with inks
That's so amazingly gorgeous. I really like the artwork and how elegant she looks!
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