Geometric Butterfly in Neocolors - WetCanvas: Online Living for Artists

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June 20, 2018 at 10:12 am #457774
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Here is a little abstracted butterfly I had a lot of fun doing in Neocolor II with some Neocolor I for the lines and Neoart Aquarelle (discontinued but I’m very happy I got some from a member here on the Swap forum ). It’s done on on 6×8 inches Strathmore 400 Toned Grey Mixed Media paper.

Let me know what you think!

Virginie

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June 20, 2018 at 12:33 pm #644381
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I like it – abstract butterflies. Like stained glass.

Doug

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June 20, 2018 at 1:23 pm #644387
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Love the butterflies! Wonderful colors
June 20, 2018 at 5:32 pm #644384
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Nice! I like the colors used on the leaves. I also like that geometric approach; maybe you should explore that further.

You’re making me curious about the Neocolors!

Lamar

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June 20, 2018 at 8:27 pm #644392
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Virginie, I like this. Especially the contrast between the gem-like panes of the butterfly and leaves, vs. the color gradation in the background.

Just curious … how do you find the medium to work with? … CP

Happy painting! ... CP
June 21, 2018 at 10:35 am #644389
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Thank you Doug, CaliAnn, Lamar and CP!

Lamar – I think I will start a bigger drawing in that style very soon

CP – To me Neocolor II are pretty much the most pleasant medium to work with. I love the feel of them on paper (especially the toned grey mixed media Strathmore or on HP watercolour paper) they glide very well. They also dissolve wonderfully in water and have bright intense colours which really is my thing. I also love the waxy feel of them and achieve really cool effect by drawing one colour into another and pressing very hard (they break though so I’m happy I invested in a Caran d’Ache Fixpencil holder for them).

Did you have any other specific question about them as I use them pretty much every day and would be happy to answer

Virginie

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June 21, 2018 at 11:27 am #644382
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I like it too because it is different and fun. Hope to see more!

Kay

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June 22, 2018 at 9:35 am #644390
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Thank you Kay!

I’ve already started on a new, bigger one on the same vein.

Virginie

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June 25, 2018 at 2:45 am #644386
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Virginie – I love it and I think youve hit on a style and a painting medium which works so well for you! Do explore this style more and see where it takes you! Exciting!

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June 26, 2018 at 6:50 am #644385
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Love this…..my Neocolor made it to my kitchen table after your last one, but I finally got busy trying to unpack boxes in my garage…..so that will be my reward when I get the resulting huge mess cleared up! I had been thinking of a stained glass looking painting too. Is that paper like watercolor paper? Are the Neoarts for the background? I have some of those….

Harvest Moon 🐐
June 28, 2018 at 1:52 pm #644388
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Thank you Viv and HarvestMoon!

HarvestMoon: That paper feels a huge lot like nice Hot Press watercolour paper, which I usually prefer over Cold Press. And yes I did use the Neoart for the background as they are quite chunky and lay colour very well

I hope you get to play with your Neocolor soon and show what you have made!

Virginie

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July 9, 2018 at 1:39 pm #644383
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A very lively and lovely painting. Did you put the white Neocolor 1 lines over it at the end of the painting?

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July 9, 2018 at 1:48 pm #644391
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Thank you Monarch! I actually did all the Neocolor 1 lines at the very beginning. They show well because the paper is grey. At the end I went back on all the lines again to even them out.

Virginie

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