I took a look at the reference and some of the works – not sure if I really like them Lexy. They look sort of gritty and rather ‘artificial’. I think you do such fabulous work, stick to your style. I love it.

About 15 years ago when my daughter was in grade school I volunteered as a parent helper. Once the teacher found out I was an artist she requested some artwork for her classroom (only too happy to help). Since what we decided to have me make were larger pieces I actually did them with Crayola Crayons. Both of us were impressed with what could actually be done with the crayons, but it was definitely a different technique to getting the rich color. Sorry – no photos since it was done so long ago and I wasn’t thinking too much about it, but I ran into this teacher a year or so ago and she told me that she still uses the art – and still tells the kids this is work done with crayons. At the time I thought I would try to really explore this medium, but the pencils were in my blood at that time and I couldn’t put them down

I stood and paged through her book in the shop, and was absolutely amazed at what she had achieved with crayons. But as has been pointed out, probably very different techniques! I am still tempted to go and buy the book, though, because she did amazing works!

Oh my goodness Wow!! And crayons are cheaper!

If you haven’t seen Don Marcos work you will be blown away! He uses Crayola Crayons…and he is known as the Master Crayon Artist.

http://Www.mastercaryonartist.com.

Some of his work sells for big $$$. I didn’t take time to browse his offered sales but one original that I saw was selling for $3000!!!!

He has prints offered as well.

I have the book, but must confess that I haven’t done much with my art for quite a long time.

Pam