Fearless Friday, Let’s Go Skating!
Let’s head to the ice skating rink today
The inspiration for this drawing came from this print by Mary Englebreit
I did a pencil sketch first, and as you can see the arrows pointing below,
I did a lot of erasing before I felt like it looked right
Once satisfied, I inked the sketch and erased the pencil
I used colored pencils and started with the face and fur
I used a soft blue and added shadows to the white fur to make it look fluffy
Next I decided to add pattern to the scarf
Then, to the hat and coat,
embellishing as I went along
It’s fun to add or change things
as you get involved with your drawing or painting
I love to use colored pencils
If you apply a lot of pressure you will get deep color,
and for lighter areas, apply color softly
They also work well with markers and watercolor
I added “snowflakes” with a lavender blue marker
“Going Skating” 5″ x 8″ colored pencil on mixed media paper
Happy Creating, and Be Fearless!
🧣 🎨 ⛸
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Meal Plan Monday Love Your Creativity What’s for Dinner?
Between Naps on the Porch, Make it Pretty Monday
Turn About Tuesday Celebrate Your Story, You’re the Star
All About Home/ Common Ground Follow the Yellow Brick Home
Tasty Tuesday Oh My Heartsie Girl Full Plate Thursday
Thursday Favorite Things Creatively Crafty Home Matters
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So adorable!
thanks Rita!
This one is awfully cute, Jenna! Mary is an inspiration but you make it so your own!
Thank you Jeanie, ME has been top of my list for decades, I love everything she does 🙂
so adorable!!
thanks Jodi!
Oh, Jenna, your talent always amazes me.
Thank you Carole!
Jenna, when I saw this on Instagram I was smitten. I have always loved Mary’s work. But, it also reminds me of Joan Walsh Anglund. I have been reading her story books to Ella Mae. Happy Friday and stay safe tomorrow.
thank you Pam! I love to hear you’re reading to Ella Mae, I know she loves it!
Jenna, this is just precious and makes me smile this morning! The colors are so cheerful! Happy Friday!!!
Oh good! Thanks Shannon!
Sweet! I love ME.
thank you!!
One of my favorite designs from you, love this. It is so adorable.
thanks so much Emily!
Jenna, your creativity, which you make look so easy, makes my heart sing!
oh thank you!
Sweet, sweet, sweet. I can feel the fur around her face and her woolen scarf. Love the colors. Bravo, Jenna!
thank you Rosie!
This turned out adorable Jenna!! 💗⛸❄️ I love how you used M.E. for your inspiration! The pattern on the scarf is great too! 🧤 It is snowing today where I live… looks so pretty! ❄️✨
Oh I bet that is pretty! We are under a severe storm and tornado watch today, scary stuff!
That is scary! Stay safe Jenna! 💗
Painted Apron, you are so gifted. redshoes
Thank you!
Oh I love love this, Jenna!!
Fabulous! ❄️💙⛸🧤
thanks Patty Anne, it was fun to do…
She’s too cute!
thanks Cyndi 🙂
Your little skating girl is adorable, Jenna! You’re always doing some kind of fun project.
Thanks Kitty, if I have my sketchbook, I’m happy!
I love the drawing, and your explanation of how you did it. Your posts give me the confidence to try to replicate it.
Oh good, have fun!
This is so cute, and I love the paper you’re using. Is it cold pressed? What weight?
It is actually a mixed media sketchbook, Master’s Touch from Hobby Lobby. I LOVE it because nothing bleeds through and you can used watercolors on it too, very handy!
This came out so cute! And I love Mary E.
Her art is always so happy and sweet!
Adorable Jenna! ♥