The Lookout

[Kev-B]

Hi Annmaria,

I would post them except they're not "wildlife" related .. so where would I put them ? ...

And the fact that being larger than A4 they didn't scan particularly well .. leaving some "shadowing" .. which rather spoils the overall effect ...

I actually did these particular pictures using Derwent "Inktense" pencils .. which if you haven't tried them are brilliant .. They're solid sticks of ink which can be thinned to "wash" consistency, then once dried you can apply another colour on top without damaging or disturbing the base coat .. they can also be applied much like normal watercolours .. a very versatile medium ...

Bye for now ..

Kev ..

[annmaria]

Hi Kev , will try those pencils , thank you for the tip.
My art work is just a glorified hobby , although when I get more time I intend to learn as much as possible, maybe an art course......drives me crazy being a jack of all trades master of none.
Cheers
Annmaria

[Martin Wilson]

A great scene Kev.
Very well executed and the use of colours excellent.

Martin

[juliejam]

Some great use of colour and detail Kev...almost looks like watercolour pencils could have been used for the birds..very effective..

Well done.

Julie

[Kev-B]

Thanks Martin .. you're very kind ..

Julie .. I painted this some time ago, I think before "Inktense" became available .. your kind words are much appreciated though ..

I do have some more recent work, done almost entirely in "Inktense" pencils .. A matching pair of a Samurai warrior dressed in robes & a pair of Japanese ladies in traditional dress .. plus a mounted Roman General in full armour .. my problem is that they're larger than A4 .. so they haven't scanned very well ..

Wish I had access to, or knew somewhere with a bigger scanner really ..

Bye for now ..

Kev ..

[nightshade]

The Lookout is gorgeous, really rich, may I use it as a desktop for a while?
the rest of your images are terrific.
We seem to have a surfeit of talent on this site for which I am very glad

[Kev-B]

Hi Nightshade ....

Of course you may use it .... I'd be very honoured ..

WOW .. fame at last .. all I'm short of now is the money to go along with it ..

Bye for now ..

Kev ..

[Tracey.A]

Kev, just browsing through this forum and wow! Your water coloour is beautiful, love the colours, love the scene

Tracey

[big bill]

Hello Kev great painting wish I could do this type of artwork well done must be great to feel so talented keep it coming