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Sunday Sketches

constellation V wip
detail of Constellation V, wip

These canvas collage works are for my exhibition in March.  I hope to have the last one done by the end of January.  The drawing is done on top of the collage with a 2b pencil and then retraced with a 5b pencil.

For more Sunday Sketches, head over to Sophia's blog.

Comments

Tammie Lee said…
wonderful to see your sketches on paper like this. makes them interesting and I enjoy that.
Brian Miller said…
caught in the act of sketching..cant wait to see the finished product...
Marlene said…
Very cool sketches, I love your style. Where are you exhibiting in March? Good luck with it.
WrightStuff said…
Love how we are seeing you actually at work in this!
EVA said…
Very cool! Looking forward to seeing more!
Christine said…
interesting technique. Good luck with your exhibition in March.
Unknown said…
I like your technique
Poetic Artist said…
Nice to see your hand in motion.
Your sketches always turn into beautiful work.
Hope you have a good week.
Katelen
This is pretty cool. Good luck with your exhibition!! :)
Heather Foust said…
Can't wait to see the finished product! Love the photo! Awesome!
jcsvisuals said…
It's only a peek, looking forward to seeing the completed work...
Morph Waffle said…
Cool picture, love seeing you at work.
gatheringwonder said…
awesome site - glad to have found it
GalleryJuana said…
Thank you all for stopping by for sunday sketches.
Tracy said…
I love this behind the scenes, Juana...your new collages are very exciting! :o)
Heather said…
oh these are great! Wow, so creative. Good luck with your exhibit! Glad to meet you through sunday sketckes - xo
Julia Christie said…
Looking forward to seeing this finished, very interesting concept.

Smiles and have a great week!

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