I am traveling this week,
and haven’t had time for art,
so today we’re going to revisit drawing figs,
one of the treasures of fall!
Using photos or real life for a model,
begin with a simple line sketch
Select your color palette so everything you need is at hand
I used a .05 finer liner pen for the sketch
and then markers and colored pencils
Gradually add color,
starting with the darkest darks
or the lightest lights, or both
Markers were used on the bottom,
then light coloring with the pencils in the lightest areas
Build up color as you proceed
Markers provide the consistent areas of solid color
while colored pencils soften and blend
Fresh fall figs!
My favorite way to enjoy figs is on a flatbread,
like this Figgy Bleu Foccacia with Grapes
If fresh figs aren’t available, fig jam is a handy thing to use, it’s heavenly paired with bacon and blueberries on a thin crust pizza like this Fast & Fabulous Flatbread here
Figgy Bleu Flatbread with Pears and Bacon
is my all time favorite
If you would like a framed print of Fresh Figs, it is available here, with 8 different frame options and in 6 different sizes
“Fresh Figs” is also available on 11 other items in my Society 6 shop
Food is fun to draw and paint,
pick out something colorful and have fun!
Be Fearless!
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Sundays on Silverado Love Your Creativity
What’s for Dinner Between Naps on the Porch
All About Home/ Common Ground Follow the Yellow Brick Home
Tasty Tuesday Oh My Heartsie Girl Turn About Tuesday
Full Plate Thursday Centerpiece Wednesday Creative Crafts