Sketchbook baby

Sketchbook baby, originally uploaded by pejnolan.

Just practicing with my new Caran D'Ache Supracolor watercolor pencils and thinking of Julie and Dacia who are having babies. I think of them all the time even though I don't really see either of them in person. They most likely know even know how much I pray for them and their baby's well-being! I'm so happy for them both! Life is precious and amazing! So, Julie and Dacia–if you are reading this–I'm excited for you!

KVAL - Caran D'Ache Workshop

KVAL - Caran D'Ache Workshop, originally uploaded by pejnolan

I completed this today during the Caran D'Ache workshop with Kristy Kutch. I haven't drawn from still life in forever and it felt really good. The products are so versitle. With regular colored pencil the technique is linear: you start at the bottom and build up layers from there. With the highly consentrated pigments found in Caran D'Ache watercolor pencils, museum sticks, and water-soluble crayons, you can lay color down, lift it up, move it around, blend - they really are amazing and the colors are so vibrant. I'm thinking about taking a 4 day workshop next September with Krist Kutch in Lake Geneva next year!

Second attempt at pan pastels

Second Attempt at pan pastels, originally uploaded by pejnolan.

This was from a photo of a field in Door County across from Beantown Campground. I'm learning more about the colors and how to mix the pastels... I've a long, LONG way to go. This practise sheet is about a 5"x7" The thought process behing prints and pastels is exactly the opposite, so I think it will help keep my creative mind sharp.

Yellow Lady Slipper Pen & Ink

Yellow Lady Slipper Pen & Ink, originally uploaded by pejnolan.

The flower itself doesn't look as delicate as I want, but that's ok. I'll just do it again. Maybe I'll take out some of the extraneous background stuff: too busy.

Uploaded by pejnolan on 29 Jun 08, 8.16PM CDT.

Self-Portrait 03.10.08

Self-Portrait 03.10.08, originally uploaded by pejnolan.

Just thought I would share this .025 rapidiograph pen and bristol board self portrait. I was trying out my new pen. It is 4.5" wide and 4.75" tall. Tomorrow I'll try to scan it so the detail is shown better. It reminds me of those color blind charts.