Berries-In-Progress

ⓒ Barbara Goodsitt

Back to the drawing board!  I am really enjoying rendering berries in this still life. The glass bowl will be the last element that I add to this piece.  

When you become involved with creating art, or anything beautiful, you can feel transported to a different world. These fleeting moments are most precious.

Creating a still life in colored pencil

Final 

Still life, colored pencil on 11" x 14" Stonehenge
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Here is a sample of the first steps in a still life demonstration presented to my Saturday morning class. 

Colored pencil is a slow process, but very enjoyable.  The artist mixes colors by layering them over each other. By keeping the point of the pencil very sharp and using a light touch, you can preserve the tooth of the paper. The more colors and layers used will help the artist produce a picture that has a rich blend of color.