IF: Perennial

This illustration of a camilia that I attempted for my grad illustration class on materials and techniques. Not my usual pastels. It's using CF Payne's technique. It was a bit washed out. Live and learn. This next one is a magnolia in Mark English's technique.

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Unknown said…
I say CF Payne demo one time at my school, his technique seemed way too complicated for me, too many steps.I still love the results though. Good work, your flowers look lovely.
July 25, 2011 at 12:27 PM
Jan said…
I will have to look up those techniques! These are lovely drawings - sounds like a really interesting class!
July 26, 2011 at 2:13 PM
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