Thursday, April 8, 2010

White Rose in Pencil


The rose is beautiful in any form, so I though it would look good in pencil drawing,too! Started this drawing about two months ago, than abandoned it halfway (too much work, and my patience was thinning!) But finally decided to push it - and here it is!The background has multiple layers of grapic pencils, so that the flower stands out.Pencil art is a lot of hard work and I am finding it more and more tough to handle since I started watercolors--as watercolors are instantly gratifying .
.....Anyway, pencil drawing has its own charm, and like a mother of two, I can't really say which one is my favourite:) I can't recall how many hours were spent on this piece- may be 20 or more!
16"x12" Graphic pencil on cartrige paper
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22 comments:

  1. Elizabeth SeaverApril 8, 2010 at 2:13 PM

    Arti, this is just amazing! Worth the 20 hours spent rendering it, I would say! I'm glad you finished it.

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  2. Sujit SudhiApril 8, 2010 at 2:46 PM

    Twenty hours well spent. Magnificent piece of work. You have captured the softness of the flower so well. Great work.

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  3. UnknownApril 8, 2010 at 5:04 PM

    Hi Arti,
    Your rose really stands out. Really a beautiful work of art. Yes i can see why it takes a lot of patience and many hours to do. I should add that were hours well spent. Plus look how happy you will be when returning to your watercolors again!

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  4. Anthony DuceApril 8, 2010 at 5:44 PM

    The drawing is wonderful. Very few will realize how many hours were spent. I have the same feeling when I spend time on a pencil drawing. It takes so long and too many will think it's still just a pencil drawing.

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  5. Ramesh JhawarApril 8, 2010 at 7:28 PM

    After putting so many hours, the result is worth it! Very nice...

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  6. debwardartApril 8, 2010 at 10:04 PM

    It's a truly beautiful work of art.

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  7. Christiane KingsleyApril 8, 2010 at 10:35 PM

    This is truly beautiful and it shows that you spent a lot of time and effort on this.

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  8. Anudeepa KadiresanApril 9, 2010 at 4:47 AM

    Worth spendig time in this,very nice and contrast.

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  9. PrabalApril 9, 2010 at 5:49 AM

    Awesome..

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  10. ArtiApril 9, 2010 at 5:51 AM

    Thank you frieds,I am really touched! Never thought this rose would recieve such adulation..I was worried that it would look a bit 'uninspiring'as a subject --but you put my fears to rest!
    Thank you, Liz,Sujit, and Prabha.I am glad you appreciated my efforts.

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  11. ArtiApril 9, 2010 at 5:52 AM

    Thank you Mariano and Tony...as I look back, well, the hours were worth it!

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  12. ArtiApril 9, 2010 at 5:54 AM

    Thank you very much, Ramesh,Deb, Christiane , Anu and Prabal.Your comments are my inspiration.

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  13. Autumn LeavesApril 9, 2010 at 11:35 AM

    Gosh Arti. This is truly stunning! The subtle leaves in the background work to the glory of the rose itself. Beautiful piece here!

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  14. TitoApril 9, 2010 at 11:57 AM

    Simply fantastic!!!! Ciao Arti. Tito.

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  15. Annaquarel.lesApril 9, 2010 at 8:05 PM

    I see you have been working very hard, especially with this gorgeous rose. A beautiful work of art! Congratulations!

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  16. Albert GallegoApril 9, 2010 at 11:12 PM

    A lot of work in this amazing beautiful rose. Congratulations, Arti!

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  17. maria elenaApril 10, 2010 at 4:16 AM

    Bellisima..!!delicada !! felicitaciones un beso

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  18. ArtiApril 10, 2010 at 6:28 AM

    Thank you very much, Sherry, Tito, Anna Albert and maria..I feel blessed.

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  19. Art with LizApril 10, 2010 at 10:57 PM

    Lovely Arti - it has such a glow to it, so all those hours spent were definitely worth it.

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  20. UnknownApril 13, 2010 at 8:40 AM

    Wow this is beautiful. Your efforts have blossomed.

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  21. ArtiApril 13, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    Thanks a lot, Liz and Rishi.

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  22. エスタMay 13, 2010 at 1:01 PM

    love this one, absolutely beautiful! you are inspiring me to finally pick up my pens and paints after a 5 year break....thank you! i love your use of colours, of course not in this one ; ), and senstivity, thank you again x

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