Coloured Pencil Works

Brandyb

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Hi Guys,
Just wanted to share some coloured pencil work with you.
The first is from a few years ago, but is probably my most favorite piece (and she's my little baby - LOL)
The second is my other dog, completed a few weeks ago, and this picture was for my hubby.
Thanks for looking!

Brandy


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Oh, wow, those are brilliant! I love the expression and almost tangible character on the first one-it's adorable, and wrinkles and lines are superb in the second one. It has great expression as well!
 

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your comp on the first one is just a delight, right down to the tags..very very nice indeed as well as your second. I haven't done colour pencil in so long i don't know if i would remember how. Great work!
 

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Wonderful! (Had to wait to get to work to see them - darned slow dial-up at home!)
 

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Thank you so much everyone for your kind words!! I really appriciate it!!
This is such a fun medium to work with, and I'm pleased that they have been turning out for me - although I am having a hard time with certain colours breaking all the time - LOL.
Thanks again!!!!! :)
 

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Smkie,
I use Prismacolour pencil crayons. I have never tried Derwents? Are they a harder lead? Or just more durable? I find because the prismas are soft, they tend to crumble or break upon sharpening. Not sure if the sharpener is part of the problem, but I don't have any issues with my 6B or 8B pencils.
 

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I like derwents because they have a creamy texture and blend imo far better then the ones you use. THey also have a water soluable pencil which is a delight to use. My daughter took my box of derwents to school when she was in jr high without my permission losing about half one way or the other. I was so ticked for they were about a dollar or so a piece back then, but well worth the money.
 

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Oh man, I think I would be ticked too!
I found the Derwents at the art store that I frequent. A set of 72 is $99. The current set of prismacolours I have now (72) is $71.
Perhaps, when this prismacolour set is done, I will invest in the derwents. They have a set of 12 for $18, so I may try them in the mean time.
I do like the prismas, its just the breaking part that I hate - LOL.
Thanks for the recommendation Smkie!
 

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