I chose flowers – real and imagined for my Square-A-Day project for August.
I tried something different and drew each flower square with a .01 black Micron pen:
This gives me the option to try different art mediums when I make a copy. I thought it would be fun to color them!
If you are interested in coloring them also, I will learn how to create a worksheet for you to print and color – let me know in your comments.
I was inspired by other artist’s styles this month, perhaps you recognize Mary Engelbrecht? I have always been a big fan of her art!
Pinterest was also a big source of ideas and I discovered many “how to draw” steps which was extremely helpful.
When I started drawing flowers, I discovered patterns EVERYWHERE such as fabrics, greeting cards, carpet and of course nature – my best teacher!
I hope you enjoy them and share with me the ones that are a favorite pick for your “bouquet!”
Cheers! 🙂
These are great Jill. When I printed a coloring project I used 110 lb Bristol Vellum which is perfect for colored pencil. It’s a smooth paper and colored pencil lays down velvet like.
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Thank you Beverly! I will have to try the Vellum paper and color pencils. I’d also like to try 140 lb hot press paper for watercolor. Did you scan in your images or take a copy of them? 😊
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I LOVE a .01 micron pen! Great art minds think alike Jill, I posted similar sketches today too, and yes I LOVE Mary Englebreit!!
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Thanks Jenna!! 😍 I look forward to seeing what you created!! 🎨👍
It took some practice to draw in Mary Englebreit’s style but I had fun! 🌸🌼
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I did enjoy them. With the element of color missing, one’s attention focuses on the design elements more clearly.
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Thank you Laura Kate, I do like that they seem to fit together as a whole without color. This was a good learning experiment for me. I’m glad you enjoyed them. 😍🌸🌻
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Oh I love all of them Jill!!Its way too hard to pick a fav. Beautiful work 😊💚🌸🌼🌿🌻
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Thank you so much Patty! ❤️ I can’t wait to color them! 🎨🌸🌻
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I can’t even choose only one this month, they are all so cohesive together! Love them!
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Thank you kindly, Julie! 🌸🌼🎨 I enjoyed the subject matter – flowers are everywhere!! 🌷💐🌻
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I especially like the one radiating joy. (K)
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Thank you Kerfe, I was showing my squares to a friend and she asked if the center of the flower spelled anything. At the time it didn’t but I liked her idea so I added some “joy!” 🌼🌸🌻
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