prog pics Plums for Brad

[MissMouse]

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/23-Aug-2001/plum1.jpg
First choose paper this is something I had is paper stash. Basic sketch in colored pencil and #2 graphite. Started about 10:00 EST am. Eat a plum and check e-mail ....
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/23-Aug-2001/plum2.jpg
It is now 11:30 EST am I have put lots of layers and used the type eraser to smear the colors around. The plum in the front has been polished with a soft cloth. I use the eraser like a pencil you can see that it picks up some color. Use a light touch. I never use turpentine or un-du as I don't like the way they work. I am thinking of using a water color wash on the cloth the plums are resting on ....
OK so now I have to go to the post office and hunt for a frame for my whale tail. It will be time to work on this some more waiting for my hubby to come home for dinner. And if I get busy I will finish it tomorrow.
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/23-Aug-2001/plum3.jpg
The last highlights have been added and I have polished the finished drawing with a soft Kleenex Viva towel (thanks Ivy). Now to decide the size and the frame. I am thinking of this cherry wood one, with no matting. It is 5 by 7 inches. It is now 9:00 EST pm.
If you have any questions just e-mail me. This was fun. Now off to clean up the kitchen yuk ...

[blptucson]

Thanks! Very nice pic and very helpful technique.
-Brad

[halachmi]

thanks alot for posting this.

i like your fruits, but even more- the explanations you gave about your technic. this's a the best way for us, surfers, to learn. i'd realy hope there'll be more thread showing in-progress pictures and tell us about the technic.

and again - very nice plums. wait 2 see it finished.

[TeAnne]

Cool Pam, keep 'em coming. :D

[Ivyleaf]

LOL...love your explaination :) And glad you are using the paper towels ;) The plums are just luscious, want to eat them myself :D

[wendee]

lovely plums Pam..thanks heaps for the demo also....paper towels...intresting..will have to give it a try....:D :D

[PhilC]

Nice loooking Plums. Kinda makes me hunry, time to knocck off for a late night snack.
PhilC

[Earlene]

Thank you Pam for the wonderful ideas. Now I think tomorrow I am going outside to pick some of our plums to try my hand at it. Great ideas and great pic. Nice shading and texturing. You have done a wonderful job. I am working on a flower right now for my first CP project and I am enjoying it so much.