Lee’s Moly
I just completed my International Moleskine Exchange contribution for this month. I am in group 20 (aka moly_x_20) and got to work in Lee’s Moly this time around. His Hawaii idea intrigued me, so I decided to keep with that and printed out some of my previous beach sketches for reference. I included some little critters too, to tie into Lee’s playful theme.
I’ve been experimenting a bit with how to best add color to this paper. Last time I used watercolor pencils, but this time I combined those with regular Prismacolor colored pencils of which I have many. I think I prefer the results with watercolor pencils alone: I’ll go back to that next time.
Update:
Lisa (rightside) has done the next entry in this book.
Check it out!
More Entries in this Project:
My Moly_x Drawings
For More Online Information:
Moly_x Explained [requires Flickr login]
Moly_x Image Pool
Moly_x_20 Project Blog
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on Sunday, June 1st, 2008 at 11:57 pm
Related Topics: Hawaii, Landscapes, Projects
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June 2nd, 2008 at 7:06 am
I salute anyone who isn’t terrified of adding to the book without spoiling it all. I’m an admirer, but could never attempt it. More power to y’all.
June 2nd, 2008 at 7:34 am
So nice to see how you took over from his last strokes…it is lovely Martha!
Ronell
June 2nd, 2008 at 11:19 am
Martha,
Nice work as usual. What a fun project for you. I forget, are you using colored pencils because of the quality of the paper (that is, that accordion book doesn’t contain watercolor paper with sizing)?
Also, is that Namiki Falcon pen I see in the top photo? Sure looks like mine. Have you switched?
Like those turtles, maybe a mommy, papa and a teenager(?).
June 2nd, 2008 at 1:30 pm
Hi Bill:
No, that’s my trusty Sailor pen there, although I do have a Falcon somewhere too: great pen as well. And yes, it’s because of that darn paper I am trying the pencils. Not only does it lack sizing, but it’s actually kind of waxy and resists the paint. It’s “anti-sized”
June 3rd, 2008 at 5:11 am
This is such a fun project and your addition is lovely, just lovely. I am inspired. I didn’t realize moleskines came in the accordion page format….this makes the viewing flow so nicely. Great work and I look forward to the next. Oh…a prized Sailor pen is winging it’s way to me as I type. Very excited but wondering how I will progress from pencil (sketch, erase, sketch, erase, sketch) to pen - I can just see it now: book in front of me…..pen in hand…….frozen. nothing on paper.
Best ~ Rella
June 3rd, 2008 at 6:01 am
Nice post. Great to see the step by steps. Great to see you still plugging away with all your art.
June 3rd, 2008 at 8:58 am
This looks great, Martha! I’d love to be in a sketchbook group with you! Maybe some day……
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:53 am
Martha, I love seeing your work in process—and the result is stunning. I’m having a hard time figuring out how to work in Moleskines, myself. I’m in group x9, btw—isn’t it fun?
June 4th, 2008 at 8:41 am
That´s a wonderfull art style of yours, simple and lovely! Thanks a lot for all your tips on watercolours, as well as how to “rebind a moleskine”
June 8th, 2008 at 4:03 am
I find watercolour paint works fine if I keep a sliver of soap handy and rub the brush across it - breaks the surface tension - see my Moly - exchange 25. Anyway, the pencil looks great too.
June 10th, 2008 at 8:56 pm
Looks like everyone is having fun with this exchange! Beautiful work Martha!