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Black Labrador Retriever Puppy

This is my second attempt with colored pencils (the first one didn't turn out too well but I learned quickly what not to do) I used my daughter's Crayola colored pencils on a 8 1/2" x 11" piece of acid free, 70lb drawing paper by Bienfang. I found out that it sure takes some ellbow grease to get the colors to be almost solid. It was hard on my hands and somewhat difficult using a new medium. The colors don't blend as well as acrylic paints do and a lot more planning was necessary to create this drawing. Im kind of pleased with the outcome although I still need to practice some more. Thanks for looking.

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Lili 26 Aug 2008

Adorable, it's so cute, I love it!=^_^=

Roshanda Burtscher 12 Dec 2007

He's so cute!

Joanne Woolley 27 Apr 2007

This is just lovely for your second attempt at pencils. It is hard changing to a new medium, you have to teach yourself how to use them, but I would definitely carry on if I were you, great potential:)

Jerry 07 Apr 2007

Great colored pencil artwork!

Artist Reply: Thank you Jerry.

Leah Jaarveth 07 Apr 2007

aw...this is just too cute :)

Artist Reply: Thanks Leah.

Penny Myers 07 Apr 2007

How cute. I love the way you mixed your colors. Awesome job.

Artist Reply: Thank you Penny, your words are encouraging.

helen tyralik 07 Apr 2007

nice work

Artist Reply: Thank you Helen.

Anonymous Guest 06 Apr 2007

This is super, tina.. I've tried color pencils but not very successfully. Think I'll stick to Acrylics.. Black fur is difficult to paint, sometimes and even moreso with color pencils. Super job!! LouAnn

Artist Reply: Thanks Lou Ann, I like acrylics more also but I like a new challenge every once in a while :-)

Anna Sylvester 06 Apr 2007

Really nice Tina! And you did it with your daughter's crayola pencils?! Wow!

Artist Reply: Thanks Anna, those were the only colored pencils I had around the house, I'll practice a little more with those and then I might buy some more "professional" pencils. Just bought a bunch of colored ballpoint pens and I want to try them out, got inspired by another member here on AW and thought I wanna give them a try as soon as I have time. (Working on a crafts order right now)

cathy sharpe 06 Apr 2007

I have a little chappie like this, and two years after hes still as cute as \jake, brilliant Work tina, I appreciate the effort in getting the just right image!

Artist Reply: Thanks Cathy, I have had mine for 10 years and he's still my "lil' pup", he's getting a little slower now but still acts like a puppy when it's time to go for a ride :-)

Joke Schotting 06 Apr 2007

Beautiful pencil work Tina!!

Artist Reply: Thank you so much for your comment Joke, it's greatly appreciated.