FOLLOW THE TIDES OF YOUR HEART
Crystal Wolfe
Paper: Grafix Drafting Film, double-sided matte, .005
Pencils: Variety of brands of colored pencils and pastels for the sky only
Artist’s Photo (and her niece with permission)
Challenges: change kitchen towel surface still life set up to sand by the beach. Capture sister’s shells collection, her granddaughter as a child, and being reminded just how quickly time moves on.
Story: Precious moments slip away, like black sand through the hourglass. Memories are gathered and savored, seashells remind of treasured times and are kept close to the heart. Some dreams drift just beyond reach, whispering what could have been. This piece is a gentle reminder: time moves on, yet love and wonder remain. Follow your heart, cherish the good times, make room for more, and follow your dreams.
FOREVER COOL
John Guiseppi
Paper: Strathmore 400 Bristol Vellum
Pencils: Prismacolor
Artist’s Photo
“For this piece, my focus was on the intricate reflections in the chrome grille. The polished metal not only reflects the surrounding environment of the car show but also captures a distorted, almost hidden glimpse of myself, the artist, in the process of documenting the piece. The drawing is a celebration of both the car’s customized beauty and the interplay of light and reflection that brings it to life.”
HARE IN THE AUTUMN MOONLIGHT
Jan de Ville
Paper: Drafting Film, size A3
Pencils: Faber-Castell Polychromos, Caran d’Ache Luminance, Derwent Lightfast
Reference photo for the hare: Debbie-Anne Hope
I love the idea of hares in a mystical setting, l used a reference photo for the hare and the rest of it is my own creation based around the landscape and flora & fauna of Dartmoor UK near where l live.
KEEPING WATCH
Sheila Grillo
Paper: Pastelmat
Pencils: Faber-Castell Polychromos
Artist’s Photo
Cat Leo whom passed away from our hearts. This is was his mission in life to sit high on his perch by the window…check out the birds and squirrels and anything unusual…this was his job. To keeping a watchful eye at all times”!! He was a character and will be missed.
LAGUNA NIMEZ
Caryn Coville
Paper: Masa Paper
Pencils: Prismacolor, Faber-Castell Polychromos, Caran d’Ache Luminance, Inktense and Watercolor
Artist’s Photo
Laguna Nimez is based on a photo I took on a trip to the Laguna Nimez Nature Reserve in El Calafate, Argentina. I used a ‘batik’ technique I learned in a workshop with Amy Lindenberger. The treatment of the paper didn’t allow for the sharp details I usually draw, and I found it a nice change to draw a more abstract piece. Most of the flowers and some grasses were added using watercolor. I hope my piece reflects the peaceful feeling of the nature reserve.
