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Simon_C

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Hi,        The latest lesson in my drawing course involved creating some pictures using only 2 tones - Black and White.  I used Indian Ink to create this still life.  First time using a paint brush to create a picture - I'm feeling like a proper artist now! Simon

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Very effective and striking Simon, your course seems to be going well, and you will learn a lot from this kind of monochrome work. Your enthusiasm and enjoyment is infectious!
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Linda Wilson

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This is a very clever design Simon.  You have described both objects with just 2 tones.  Tone is really important in most art work.  “It’s tone that does the work, but colour gets the credit”.

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I like this Simon, well done.
With Sarah, Phil, Ellen, Rose the dentist, and the granddaughter whose name I forget.

Robert Jones, NAPA

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Love Indian ink - make sure you clean your brushes out, though: it can murder 'em in cold blood. 
Simon_C

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Very effective and striking Simon, your course seems to be going well, and you will learn a lot from this kind of monochrome work. Your enthusiasm and enjoyment is infectious!
Tessa Gwynne on 10/04/2021 07:27:51
Thanks!  The course only asked me to do one picture like this, but I might do a few more, as I enjoyed it so much.
Simon_C

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This is a very clever design Simon.  You have described both objects with just 2 tones.  Tone is really important in most art work.  “It’s tone that does the work, but colour gets the credit”.
Linda Wilson on 10/04/2021 08:11:28
Thanks.  I'm starting to realise that "less is more" as well. 
Simon_C

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I like this Simon, well done.
Denise Cat on 10/04/2021 08:23:38
Thanks!
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Love Indian ink - make sure you clean your brushes out, though: it can murder 'em in cold blood. 
Robert Jones, NAPA on 10/04/2021 11:17:52
Thanks.  I have done.  I'll be careful when I get them out again too.

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A lovely medium to draw with, and it gives you a perfect example of countercharge  at its extreme! Good exercise Simon and a good result!

Bari Marsh

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Love the highlight on the lid and bottle nice one Simon..

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Well done that “ proper “ artist . 
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