A few weeks ago I went to Dick Blick with friends and while roaming around and talking with my friend who has been using this paper I bought a sketchbook. It is Strathmore Toned Gray sketch paper. That was followed by another of our snowstorms and I was trapped indoors for a while, so I gave it a try for a snowscape. This is the view from every window in my apartment. All our windows face a bit of woods, a fence and then the houses on the next street. I would prefer a little variety, but I go with what is there. Since I knew this paper wouldn't handle paint I just used ink, dry watercolor pencils, and a white colored pencil. I like the effect and should do more of these.
Wow, this looks fantastic Joan! What great choices you made with your materials to get this outcome! I hope you're managing to keep your feet warm!
ReplyDeleteDEAR JOAN - I LOVE THIS - HOPE YOU DO SOME MORE OF THESE. THEY ARE WONDERFUL - HAVE A LOVELY WEEK - AND STAY SAFE!
ReplyDeleteWendy, thanks...and I am staying warm. lol
ReplyDeleteDebbie, thanks so much. Hope you are feeling a bit better.
I love the toned paper...beautiful scene!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Hilda. The toned paper is fun to work on for a change.
ReplyDeleteReally nice! I enjoy using toned paper in life drawing, but I see it's really wonderful with snow scenes, too!
ReplyDelete- Tina
I think this is just gorgeous, Joan! I do so love winter scenes and throw in a house set into the trees and I am over the moon!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tina. What do you use for your white highlights on the toned paper?
ReplyDeleteSherry, thanks for appreciating the scene. I'm so glad my side of the building doesn't face the parking lot.