this is a little doodle that i came up with, trying to use the shading exercises that i'm learning in pam carriker's shades of grey online class. i must admit that using a black, white, and grey palette is quite different than what i'm used to.....trying to create the same doodle whimsy without using my rainbow stash of watercolor pencils has been a bit of a challenge! and this is probably the only time you'll ever see me color a heart grey!
You've inspired me. I bought a set of Micron Pens! Your grays are pretty, lori. You can make even B & W colorful.
ReplyDeleteIt's an interesting doodle -- I think there's a great contrast between the shades of grey, black and white and the happines, which is usually something..well..colourful :)
ReplyDeleteOh Lori,
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful..
YOu are on a roll for sure..
I need a kick start this week.
WE had company all weekend.
I had no time to do anything.
We are heading to Fl.. soon..
It is Black , white and Grey all over here in Wi.
Hugs, Darlene ox
wonderful! I love working in graphite or pen and ink, reducing an image to black & white reminds me of old photos. I've even used all sepia tones for the same effect.
ReplyDeleteHi Lori! I love your design! You did a fabulous job with your strict color palette. All your sweet doodles always put a smile on my face!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Lisa :)
it's so cute - gray is good :-)
ReplyDeletegreat shading Lori, darling little house. Sandi
ReplyDeleteooh...my fingers are just itching to add some color...you must have more self control than I! :-)
ReplyDeleteDid working with only gray feel weird? What did you like or dislike about this? Trying new things always gets me closer to knowing what works or doesn't work for me. Hope you had fun experimenting.
ReplyDeletewell it is still beautiful, even with no color!
ReplyDeleteeven though you are using b&w&g, i can still see your sweetness in the page.
ReplyDeleteQuite a bit of charm with your limited palette! You can still put a smile on my face!
ReplyDeleteI think this is sweet, Lori. I especially like the heart shaped smoke coming out of the chimney! Have a great day and hugs from me,
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is... ONLY you can make grey look that good. I think it still has your same fun flair...
ReplyDeleteI think it is lovely.
ReplyDeleteQuite different from your usual style, but equally lovely.
I'd also like to see what you could do using shades of grey watercolor pencils and your usual water brush.
If you ask me, you nailed it.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you can still create a wonderful drawing even without color!
ReplyDeleteGreat job, Lori! I've always liked black and white, 'cuz we get to use our imaginations and fill in the colors ourselves.
ReplyDeleteKeep it up, Girlfriend!
xoxo,
Kate
It is hard to stick to something new but I think your shades of grey turned out really nice. I have often wanted to do a small wall quilt in shades of grey. Glad to hear the repairs are happening. Hopefully they won't last long...
ReplyDeleteHi Sweetie! Even in grey, your hearts are adorable! And this simple color palette didn't stop your whimsy from peeking through! Hugs, Paulette xoxo
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