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Old 09-13-2005, 11:18 PM
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Talking First drawing assignment.... my little owl
Just thought i'd share some more artwork with everyone This was my first assignment for the semester, we had to pick an animal that represents us as a person.... i chose an owl cause they're loners & nocturnal, they also symbolize magic & darkness.... their flight is silent.

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Old 09-13-2005, 11:20 PM
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Just thought i'd share some more artwork with everyone This was my first assignment for the semester, we had to pick an animal that represents us as a person.... i chose an owl cause they're loners & nocturnal, they also symbolize magic & darkness.... their flight is silent.

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That is such a beautiful drawing
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Old 09-13-2005, 11:22 PM
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What an awesome drawing! I love how it's all in black and white.
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Old 09-13-2005, 11:21 PM
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Very good!!! Excellent!! Was this etched from black ink??
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Old 09-13-2005, 11:26 PM
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Very good!!! Excellent!! Was this etched from black ink??
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Old 09-13-2005, 11:27 PM
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Oooooo - there is a little Chagall going on in that. I like it!
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Old 09-13-2005, 11:39 PM
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Oooooo - there is a little Chagall going on in that. I like it!
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Old 09-13-2005, 11:29 PM
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Yes, ink is probably my favorite medium.... Luv it!
So just explaining how you did this. Your "canvas" is covered with a thick coating of black ink and then you use a tool to "clean away" and expose the white beneath. Have I got that right? It's been ages since I have worked in this medium.
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Old 09-13-2005, 11:36 PM
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So just explaining how you did this. Your "canvas" is covered with a thick coating of black ink and then you use a tool to "clean away" and expose the white beneath. Have I got that right? It's been ages since I have worked in this medium.
No, actually thats relief printing, or scratchboard (which is a specially coated paper that you scratch into) I did this drawing with just black ink & ink pens on watercolor block (which is watercolor paper but thicker, & stays flat on the pad until you remove it w/ a palette knife) Thanks for asking!
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Old 09-13-2005, 11:38 PM
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No, actually thats relief printing, or scratchboard (which is a specially coated paper that you scratch into) I did this drawing with just black ink & ink pens on watercolor block
Ah! Very good. Very good!
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Old 09-13-2005, 11:37 PM
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I really, really like it. That is outstanding. I'd have that on my wall, but I have some owl stuff up in my house (that my mom did) anyway. And the symbolism and feeling of owls is very powerful, IMO. I don't want to steal your thunder, but just want to show you one of my faves. (owl on bottom).
Again, very good, me loves it.

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P.S. - just noticed the tiny cityscape in the background. Very pleasing. Very nice.
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I really, really like it. That is outstanding. I'd have that on my wall, but I have some owl stuff up in my house (that my mom did) anyway. And the symbolism and feeling of owls is very powerful, IMO. I don't want to steal your thunder, but just want to show you one of my faves. (owl on bottom).
Again, very good, me loves it.

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