WDE Aug 28: Edinburgh Castle.

[Charlie's Mum]

Scanned at 2 hrs, finished at 3hrs.
Pen on W&N W/c paper, approx 8.5" x6".
Thinking about adding colour - that was the original intention - we'll see ;)

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/28-Aug-2010/30494-edin_cast_2hr_aug_28.jpg

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/28-Aug-2010/30494-edin_cast_2hr_aug_28.fin_wc.jpg

Thank you for looking and commenting :D

[tonian]

Lots of details, beautiful!

[sundiver]

Ok now that's gorgeous. No colour needed IMO.

[kordelia]

ahhh, poor Mary... it looks so desolate... no swingset outside either, on THOSE rocks! you sure cut to the heart of the matter... i could see you now coloring it up, changing the season to riotous flowers.... but it's done. great postcard... please DONT "think of me" there.... .....:(

[justjean]

Oh I think this is awesome :thumbsup: , what a lot of work you have put into it and it shows

[Turpintine45]

Great line work, it really captures the starkness of the rocks and castle. I don't think it needs colour. Jen

[mammevicki]

very detailed work and very pretty!! ~MV~

[CerraAngel]

wonderful Maureen. I've always liked pen work, because done right, like in this, the lack of color is actually a plus.

[Sharrm]

Oh boy, this is Gorgeous Maureen, I love your pen work :clap:

[missswiss]

Great pen work and I agree that it does not need any color. It is wonderful as it is.

[Phlugel]

gorgeous

[kindawet]

It would make a beautiful poster! Nice work!
fred

[eyepaint]

Awesome! Maybe add some digi colour first ... then see if you want to do it "for real"....

[Paulafv]

Excellent pen work. I always like color, even a little blue to suggest winter snow, but you are busy this weekend and your pen is great.

[Vivien Maloney]

Hi Maureen - Love this pen & ink work.

[anviss]

so rough, but rich in detail, i like it
i like it how it is, but i guess it would look good with colour to.
pen and watercoulour can be a good combination

[oty]

Wow, great details!!! Nice done!

[bluefrog]

Wow! This is lovely!

[agnesdale]

Hi Maureen,its so nice of you to participate with all the things you have to do,(BIG HUG)I love the different directions of the pen,it gives texture and depth!It looks like lithograph to me!Brilliant!

[Scattykat]

very good work on this, will you wont you colour it? but great as is ...

[Valri Ary]

WOW....love all the detail! Wonderful..........

[connievanwinssen]

Good one!:)

[tyree]

excellent pen/work....love the craggy rock detail....beautiful with or without colour maureen!!!! tyree:wave:

[guilliame]

Hey Maureen:wave: lots of wonderful detail and a great drawing with that pen:clap:

[Scotyel]

Lovely detail on your pen and ink. Really effective.

[mbeckett]

ooo... nice! you can add color, but i think all that wonderful angled hatching stands on its own. awesome drawing!

[artbyjune]

Beautiful work. I like it just as it is. Great detail and animated castle!!

[Catherine1]

Gorgeously done!!!!! Very expressive line work.. I really love this!

[skappy]

Beautiful ink work Maureen I understand you hesitate about adding washes
Robert

[artastic]

fabulous penwork!!!

[Signchick]

WOW!!! This is really amaZING, Maureen!!!! Love it!! :clap:

[123harry]

Great sketch of the castle Maureen. I don't think it needs any colour. The black and white conveys the stark, uncompromising and rather grim look of the place.

[KreativeK]

Extremely nice ink sketch!!!

[katju]

Gorgeous Maureen. I sure have missed seeing your work. I will have to make more of an effort to check in. I'm glad you liked some of my images for this week and hope you can find to join in later this week. Enjoy your weekend!

Kathy

[Helen]

Great drawing Maureen... I like it as is but it would also be nice with color.