Here she is, my final second seascape in graphite and again I’m amazed at how rich a seascape can be developed with this medium.
Strands of Silk (6×9) was drawn on Strathmore Bristol Vellum using graphite pencils 4H, 2H, HB, B and 2B for their reflective qualities. The seagulls were done in carbon (a flat quality) keeping them in front of the waves. For the sea-foam spray some were drawn with dark and light values, and others (like the puffs of spray) were done with a kneaded eraser for larger and lighter spray. The back water was brushed out and layered back in several times with graphite to give that area of water a darker and richer feel.
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Strands of Silk, final
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another great exercise in discipline and mastery of the medium! so i’m wondering.. what do you do with the volume of work you’re producing?!
Thanks Lisa, I’m enjoying drawing seascapes – a great escape from the confines of oil pastels. Good question, at the present I’m just enjoying the experience being able to create art – at some point your question will have to be seriously considered, because there is starting to be quite a stock pile.
Mary, this is mesmerizing with the delicacy of the wings against the turmoil of the sea. It is extraordinary……power and grace combined. I love it!
Thank you very much Patricia!
What a beautiful perspective! You really captured the dimensional aspect of it by adding seagulls and I love the fact of stretched out motionless wings placed above a mass of a full in motion sea water, just a perfect balance! Absolutely beautiful piece Mary!
Thank you Eva. You nailed what attracted me to draw the scene – the balance between massive power of the sea against the delicacy of the gulls. Water is a very potent subject that I truly enjoy working out. Thanks so much!
The power and the harmony of this piece, along with the wonderful rendering makes it stand out. Simply marvelous, Mary.
Thanks Elena – I think the power of the water always fascinates me, but its vast elements of beauty is what draws me in.
Gorgeous works of art Mary.
Thank you Eunice! Hope you enjoyed the brilliance of Fall in New England!
Mary, this is stunning. The seagulls are a delicate, amazing touch.
Thanks Marylin! The seagulls became a fascinating contrast to the waves, thank you for mentioning them.
Five stars work, Mary. I have no idea – although you explain your steps – how you manage to create such texture. I can feel the wave and see the seagulls.
Thank you Evelyne – I’m so glad to read that you can feel the atmosphere of the scene.
Wonderful. Thank you. I can’t stop looking at it!
Thank you Marcus – I really appreciate your enthusiasm!
The seagulls are a lovely final touch. 🙂
Thanks – I’m so glad the carbon pencil brought them forward so they take charge of the scene.
Beautiful work, Mary! I hope you have a lovely weekend.
Thank you Jackie – hope you have a wonderful weekend too!
Captivating, as always!
Thank you!
It’s amazing what you can do with an eraser. Love the puffs of spray coming off the breaking waves. Beautiful work Mary!
Thank you so much Beth. Glad you noticed the puffs of spray, took a bit of thinking just how to get the look. Have a great weekend.
I’m there! Flying above the wild sea! Fantastic rendition Mary!
Thanks Dorann – if only we could all fly so peacefully like these gulls.
It’s magic! it ‘s fascinating what you create with the pencils!
Thank you very much!
This is so fabulous, Mary… It’s like I’m there with the birds. 😉
Thanks LInda – you know how to make my day!
You never disappoint, Mary 🙂
Thanks Jo!
Strands of Silk is a beauty! I can hear the gulls cry.
Thank you so much Susan!
I love it!! 🙂 It is so beautiful with the flying birds and the waves! 🙂 ❤
Thank you so much really appreciate it. I’m so glad you enjoyed the final scene!
I love all your art, but this piece really touched my heart 🙂 ❤
Means a lot to receive such a compliment, thank you so much!
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