tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505911972582768248.post1682285930579878435..comments2023-09-08T06:18:00.354-07:00Comments on Grander Joy of Spirit: New Drawing & Art Opening at DFN GalleryMona Diane Connerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02022399915344870046noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505911972582768248.post-18061806403566419232009-05-05T02:05:00.000-07:002009-05-05T02:05:00.000-07:00Amazing pencil drawings, Mona!
Anatomically perfe...Amazing pencil drawings, Mona!<br /><br />Anatomically perfect and almost photo-realistic!<br /><br />So damn impressive!<br /><br />-DeanDean Greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01014573083751127043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505911972582768248.post-25044654949700581362009-04-20T14:34:00.000-07:002009-04-20T14:34:00.000-07:00Your drawing is so beautiful, Mona. I love the ph...Your drawing is so beautiful, Mona. I love the photos of the art openings, too, and thanks for sharing the link. I love seeing the artists and their work in situ--it helps to see scale. (and since my ability to travel is restricted for now, I reaaally love the art opening photos!)<br /><br />Looking forward to hearing about your experience with mylar.L.Holmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07154266083542788127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505911972582768248.post-29650956429694512452009-04-18T07:53:00.000-07:002009-04-18T07:53:00.000-07:00Karie, of Pencil Portraits, thanks for your kind w...Karie, of Pencil Portraits, thanks for your kind words about my work. We are mutual fans; your wildlife and animal portraits are quite beautiful!Mona Diane Connerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02022399915344870046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505911972582768248.post-44537987348024199172009-04-18T07:44:00.000-07:002009-04-18T07:44:00.000-07:00Thanks everyone!
Akiko, I'm picking up mylar at...Thanks everyone! <br /><br />Akiko, I'm picking up mylar at Dick Blick. I think it might be the same thing that those mylar balloons are made out of, but I'll let you know when I get it. I wrote to Dozier for a few tips on using mylar, and she says it's a great surface. She mentioned that the "frosted" surface has a slight tooth which wears down fairly fast, so be careful not to overwork it. It's also important to avoid a 'wet' spot from blowing off the dust, since it's hard to cover up. <br /><br />A while ago I saw film used on someone's blog for a colored pencil drawing of a cat that was amazing (sorry that I don't have the link to pass, but try the colored pencil or drawing forum on Wet Canvas), and I bet you can also do incredible things with that---it's another surface I'd like to try. I'm thinking that possibly it's a good surface for miniatures too, since it is so very smooth. Sometimes it can be a real watershed to try out a new surface.Mona Diane Connerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02022399915344870046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505911972582768248.post-55116714218478112882009-04-18T00:30:00.000-07:002009-04-18T00:30:00.000-07:00Wow, I'm so glad to have discovered your blog, wha...Wow, I'm so glad to have discovered your blog, what talent you have.artbykarieannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316253118493344384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505911972582768248.post-36818008147034036772009-04-17T22:23:00.000-07:002009-04-17T22:23:00.000-07:00Beautiful drawing! I love her posture.
Works by bo...Beautiful drawing! I love her posture.<br />Works by both of these artists are just amazing! I thought "Smirk" was a photograph. Her works remind me of Gottfried Helnwein. I saw his works at the SFMOMA. He also does huge paintings.<br />Is mylar like a drafting film? I've recently found out about a drafting film as a support for colored pencil works. Thinking about trying it.artbyakikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12098738595029647247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505911972582768248.post-48458877216679620072009-04-17T22:05:00.000-07:002009-04-17T22:05:00.000-07:00Very beautiful drawing, Mona.Very beautiful drawing, Mona.Edward Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08510689644324795248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505911972582768248.post-22951012816737238252009-04-17T19:40:00.000-07:002009-04-17T19:40:00.000-07:00Your drawing is wonderful, and it looks like you h...Your drawing is wonderful, and it looks like you had fun at the opening. Do you know...I've never been to one. I don't know why. I just never have. Something new to add to my bucket list!Debra Keircehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12391213568280558242noreply@blogger.com