Tuesday, June 9, 2009

I love summer!

I love the fruits of summer! Last week, I had a juicy pineapple, lychee, longan, and some of these strawberries from Waimea! My friend, Ron of RYH Pottery, made the bowl. He's such a talented ceramist who lives in Volcano. I drew this with my Prismacolor colored pencils on some Strathmore bristol vellum paper, which I find is nice and toothy and takes colored pencil extremely well. This is my homage to the tasty treats of summer. 

Whew, I finally redid the strawberry drawing. I wasn't happy with it but I couldn't figure why I didn't like it. I finally darkened the entire thing and feel much, much better. Now, I can move on to the next one! :)
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18 comments:

  1. ClareJune 9, 2009 at 11:13 PM

    Yuuuum Strawberries, my favourite. A fabulous drawing!

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  2. Joan YJune 10, 2009 at 12:03 AM

    Thanks Clare! I love strawberries too! Being winter there, do you have them now? If not, I send you my deepest sympathies. :)

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  3. "Peace Through Kindness"June 10, 2009 at 9:38 AM

    joan i love your drawing!!! mmmm strawberries =)

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  4. Joan YJune 10, 2009 at 7:00 PM

    Thanks Heather! It means so much that you commented! *hugs*

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  5. Sherry Pierce ThurnerJune 11, 2009 at 1:56 PM

    Luscious, on every level.

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  6. Joan YJune 11, 2009 at 4:44 PM

    Thanks Sherry! And they tasted yummy too! Don't you love summer?

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  7. Kathleen RietzJune 11, 2009 at 8:18 PM

    Beautifully done, Joan. The strawberries made my mouth water.

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  8. Joan Sandford-CookJune 12, 2009 at 12:25 AM

    So pleased I only missed 2 of your posts during my Italian holiday. Like the ceramic colour against the bright strawberries - now in abundance in East Anglia as the season begins.

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  9. Joan YJune 12, 2009 at 6:34 AM

    Thanks Kate and Joan! Means a lot that you've stopped by!

    Joan ... I am so envious! So you went to England too? Strawberries in Europe! My mouth waters at the thought and my mind traveled there for a split second. :) Welcome home!

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  10. kimberlyJune 18, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    I love your strawberries! A perfect image of summer.

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  11. SarahGauntJune 23, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    ooo they look good enough to eat! :)

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  12. BeatrizJune 29, 2009 at 5:23 AM

    fantastic drawing joan! i love it!
    i've got a blog of drawings too, if you want to see it:
    http://my--drawings.blogspot.com
    they're not so good at all cause im a child (11 years old)

    see ya hope you have a nice holiday!

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  13. mranaJuly 1, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    This is incredible yummy Joan! I've missed your drawings ... thank you for the prayers for my recovery, they are obviously working and I'm glad to say that I am almost back to normal. Look forward to seeing more of your art soon! Hugs xxx

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  14. tinkJuly 8, 2009 at 3:53 PM

    Joan, I am trying to get my artwork posted on my blogspot. I have tried scanning but that isnt working for me (they are not showing any detail). Most are pencil and charcoal. I have a good camera, but I am unsure of the best way to use it. Do you have any suggestions?
    thanks...Tina
    If you can help me - my email is Tinkbad@gmail.

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  15. tinkJuly 8, 2009 at 3:54 PM

    Sorry my email was not complete.
    Tinkbad@gmail.com

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  16. Joan YJuly 8, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    Thanks for your comments everyone! You all made my day!

    Tina ... I'm sending you an email right now! :)

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  17. tinkJuly 14, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    Hi again Joan, thanks for all of your help. I have my latest pic posted on my blog. I would love for you to see it. I hope you stop by my blog soon. I plan on posting more of my old ones as soon as I can.

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  18. AnonymousJuly 16, 2009 at 5:26 AM

    I love the drawing. Excellent work!

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