THE SLIP AND SLIDE METHOD with intro to Embossing by NorthumbrianArtist, journal
THE SLIP AND SLIDE METHOD with intro to Embossing
*THE SLIP AND SLIDE METHOD - with an introduction on Embossing techniques*
Reference:
The source reference is from a photo I took of a dog called ''Jed", who I was commissioned to sketch and decided to create the artwork on June 4th, International Drawing Day.
Weapons of choice:
Pentel Mechanical Pencils (P203, P205, P207 and P209 – Leads (2B, 3H and F)
Pair of scissors (borrowed from our sewing box)
Electric eraser
Kneadable eraser
Derwent Essential Embossing tool set
Copious amounts of tea (Earl Grey?)
Digestive biscuits or Jacobs Cream Crackers (optional)
Paper:
Paper: Goldline Bristol Board 220 gsm
Size: A3 420mm x 297
My second year on DeviantArt by LateStarter63, journal
My second year on DeviantArt
I want to make this journal a little briefer than my first one that I posted just over one year ago. I am surprised that so many people have looked at that journal (but surely not read all of it!) over the past year.
As I did last year, I want to thank all those very kind people that have viewed, commented on or added my drawings to their favourites, or added me to their Watchlist.
I have been gratified, totally overwhelmed, and somewhat embarrassed, by the apparent popularity of my drawings, and the attention that they have received over this last year, but I have so far managed to thank for all the favourites or comments that I have re
I have been on DeviantART for one year. by LateStarter63, journal
I have been on DeviantART for one year.
I had hoped to post this on the anniversary of my joining dA, but I had not uploaded all the Scraps that I wanted to because I have recently bought a new computer and changing the files and uploading software to it has taken some time, so I am 5 days late.
Firstly I must extend my most sincere thanks to all the kind people that have visited my profile page, viewed my drawings, left comments, given favourites and watches over the last year. When I joined dA a year ago I had no idea that anyone would want to look at my drawings.
I have received a number of comments from young members along the lines of 'I wish I could draw like you!' and I th
My third year on DeviantArt by LateStarter63, journal
My third year on DeviantArt
It is already time for my annual journal - how time flies!
This year has been the most eventful of the three that I have been a member of this great community.
Firstly in mid-December 2014 I was surprised to find that my was given a Daily Deviation, very kindly suggested by ChrisBeckerArt (https://www.deviantart.com/chrisbeckerart) and featured by Agaave (https://www.deviantart.com/agaave).
As if that were not enough, at the end of December I received a lovely Christmas gift of a three month Premium membership from pipaspases (https://www.deviantart.com/pipaspases). Then in March I was given another three month membership by ZARTAOT (https://www.deviantart.com/zartaot)! I am very grateful to these generous members for introducing me to the advantages of Premium (now Core) membership a