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secrets-of-the-pen — Day 336 of my 366 Drawing Project
Published: 2012-12-08 02:09:29 +0000 UTC; Views: 1580; Favourites: 83; Downloads: 0
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Day 336 of my 366 daily art project! A lot more are on the way! Please read all about my project and charity below and in my journal.Check out the WIP here:
>>Created with Derwent tinted charcoals and chalk on 2.5x3.5 ACEO tan 500 series Strathmore charcoal paper. About 2.5 hours.
Special thanks to *papatheo for the stunning inspiration! [link]
See all my ACEO's in my gallery here: [link] -----------------
♥ For every day of 2012, I will be drawing one ACEO sketch card. Every single one will be for sale - ALL proceeds to be donated to charity at the end of 2012.
My charity of choice is a local foundation called Alternatives to Violence, who is currently raising money to build a safehouse. This safehouse will provide a secure shelter to men, women and children who have recently escaped physical and sexual abuse.
With the safehouse, 312 individuals every year will receive crisis intervention, counseling, safety planning, advocacy and shelter.
Together, through art, we can help make a difference.
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If you love this piece and the safehouse project, you can see the card to purchase at Etsy for 11+ shipping: [link]
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Comments: 32
Thank you! I really enjoyed working with these colors. So peaceful!
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I agree! Excellent job. 
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That's exactly how I felt as I drew it. I kept wishing it would take me twice as long so I could stay.
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Haha, that's so how I feel sometimes when I paint. I wish it would take longer so I could stay in that moment. That artist feel, you know?
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Absolutely! If I could draw 24/7 I would!
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Oh, God, I know you would!
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I know!! I'm honestly a few days behind though! I just finished all my Christmas commissions so this week will be my 'catch up'! Busy, Busy!
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Ah! Well, good luck catching up! I know what you mean about busy busy. It's finals week here. -_-
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Oh, I know! I'm working on catch up today, so there will be an influx of cards these next few days! haha
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Even if the focus is on "flutterby"
i think one of the most interesting thing is the SECOND leaf, its drawn to perfection and god, how do u manage to use the unreal colors - for leaves here- and manage to make it look cool!
btw, on the lower left wing, thers this odd black line cutting other lines hmm, and there aint my details on that wing tip either.
btw , u also made butterly's multi-hexagonal-lense eye like a FLY 
OOF is amazing!!!
Cheers!!!
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I really loved creating the background on this one! Too fun blending green and purple together!
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Wonderful. Great and awesome work. And Derwnts tinted charcoal is a good choice. I often use them too (i am a Derwent fan).
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Me too! I LOVE their quality.
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Do you use the pastel pencils from Derwent too? They are great too.
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I haven't yet - I've been itching to try those out though!
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I really love them. They are a little bit crispy but good.
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I'll definitely be trying those out!
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Please tell me how do you like them.
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Will do! I just ordered a set. I can't wait to try them!
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I hope that you will tell me how you find this pastel pencils...
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I will! I'm really excited to test them out!
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