tribute to Kay Nielsen - The Gift
I can’t believe I have not heard of Kay Nielsen until this year. But as soon as I laid eyes on his work, it’s been true love 4ever. Months later he continues to inspire me.
And my latest ACEO feels almost like a direct ripoff copy. ^_^* Imitation is the best form of flattery, right? Needless to say, I had SO much fun with this one. I inked it with brown and gray Micron pens, and then painted it with watercolors on bristol paper. (Which, in hindsight, is not very good for watercolors at all. Live and learn!)
The Gift - princess with a perfume bottle
available as an ACEO in my Etsy shop.
September 21st, 2008 08:50 e
Good job! This is so pretty. I love the little effects on her dress. You’ve taken to watercolors like a fish to, well, the water. :D
If you like the texture of bristol but need something more workable, you could practice with hot press watercolor paper, which is smooth. I personally really enjoy cold press with its rougher grain–it feels a little out of control at first, and it’s not as easy to draw on it, but it’s so fun and organic.
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Thank you Celine! I keep getting cold press and hot press confused, and I keep meaning to get a little of both and just to see which I like better. So much to learn! :D