How about a cocktail?
Looking at a photo of a Manhattan Cocktail by Cheryl Oz, I was fascinated by all the colors and shapes I saw, and decided to recreate this drink by using a combination of different colored shapes
I started with a very light pencil outline, then went over it in ink, making a few adjustments
This Zentangle like style of drawing is actually a great way to fix any mistakes as you go along, especially when drawing something symmetrical like a glass
I added a few shapes here and there to balance the original drawing and then filled in the rest of the glass with shapes where I saw the different colors and the cherry
I started applying color with Inktense watercolor pencils, yellow, orange and brown
I used a water pen brush to blend, but quickly was unhappy with the result…all my real watercolors are at the beach and I miss them so much! From now on they will travel with me
I used colored pencils and softened the color edges and tried to smooth out the blend
Then I used markers to finish the shapes
Next I had a little fun with colored pencil shadows
And some lines
Are you “Seeing Double?”
I am participating in the January Doodlewash Challenge this month, and I am about a week behind…but it has been a fun way to practice and experiment
I have learned, made mistakes, discovered, tried out new supplies…like these pretty colored pencils sent to me by a very thoughtful friend
Each pencil has a different floral design wrapper, and the leads are buttery soft …they are so much fun to use, thank you sweet Mary!
Here are some more sketches I’ve done using this same drawing style, I had a lot of fun with the fried egg!
You can see another post about Drawing by Shapes here, it’s a great way to break down a complex subject
Have some creative fun today and as always…
Be Fearless!
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Meal Plan Monday Dishing it & Digging it, Between Naps on the Porch,
Merry Monday Make it Pretty Monday Celebrate and Decorate,
Delicious Dishes Recipe Party Oh My Heartsie Girl Full Plate Thursday
Thursday Favorite Things Creatively Crafty Home Matters
Weekend Potluck Sweet Inspirations Happiness is Homemade