Last week I used a solvent, mineral spirits to help blend the layers of pencil into a more smooth value transition. Using a stump rather than a brush, I blended the lighter whites into the darker shadows.
When dry I used both a pencil blender then burnisher.
Finally, I used both a paper towel and soft cloth to polish the drawing until it glowed and looked almost like an oil painting.
This is an un-enhanced photo taken in natural light of the completed drawing/painting.
My son (upon my request) gave me my first set of Prism colored pencils for Christmas. I was unaware of the quality of paintings that can be accomplished. This piece is amazing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comments, but I have seen better! You should see some of the gems on the Colored Pencil Society of America's site, of which I am a humble member!
ReplyDeletethis is an amazingly flexible medium that takes time to explore and master.