More Sharpie Work

This is my latest effort with Sharpies on Master's Touch watercolor paper (140 lb.). The sketch was done with a black Monoline Studio pen (0.5mm), and embellishments were added with Posca Pens and a gold Sakura Pen Touch marker. The image is based on a painting of a classical aristocrat.

As you may be able to see, the markers are losing their ink which results in the streaking (this has happened with more of the skin tones and the lighter blue-grey in this piece) and coverage issues. That means it's time for a replacement set or an upgrade. What a great opportunity to experiment with a different set of alcohol markers!

The hair in this piece is curled around the face with a braided bun at the top back of the head. It was challenging to make out the connection between the two when the areas (around the face) were their solid original colors. So, they have been filled in with dots (large and small) in an attempt to reduce their vibrancy so the face and hair can 'pop' better. Before that, they were all in competition and there was a lack of enough contrast for a viewer to know what to focus on. The dot work has toned down those areas and added to a sense of greater texture in the piece. Even though it was tedious, it is much more effective in 'popping' the central image.

Still enjoying this way of working....with more to come!

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