Sunday, 6 May 2007

EDM Challenge # 117 - Something round


EDM # 115 - Drawing in A5 sketchbook - © Serena Lewis

This is my second EDM drawing now.......only 115 to go! lol

Challenge # 117 was to draw something round so I chose my round, orange-scented candle for the subject and I placed an imitation tigerlily beside it for added interest. I'm thoroughly enjoying the challenges.

25 comments:

Anonymous said...

Your shading is amazing! Good job!

Serena Lewis said...

Thanks, Mikki! Drawing from life is so much harder than drawing from a photograph but I feel like I'm already improving which I'm really happy about.

Kunya said...

Very nice work. Round is round. And the shading is great.Nice composition too.

Serena Lewis said...

Thank you, Kunya. :)

Lin said...

STUNNINGLY Beautiful linework and shading! From round to the lily -- glorious!

Jenny said...

Show off! Including a flower for added interest! *lol* I do well to do one object, but you managed a lovely composition. Keep up the good work with your EDM challemges.

mrana said...

Great drawing Serena, that flower is gorgeous I love it. And I love scented candles too, you got the three-dimensional aspect down exactly!

Serena Lewis said...

Thank you, Lin :)

LOL...thank you, Jenny :)

Thank you, Mariana :)

Shelly McC said...

Simply stunning! Great work!

Serena Lewis said...

Thanks, shelly ~ :)

laserone_ said...

Hi this is REALLY nice! I love the shading. Very nice. :)

Jana Bouc said...

Beautiful work and it looks so perfectly round. I like the combination of the flower and the candle.

Serena Lewis said...

Thanks, Lauren :)

Thanks, Jana :)

stapeliad said...

I love spheres. Back when I was in school, and now, when I sit through (boring) meetings, I drew/draw and shade spheres to amuse myself.

Yours looks wonderful! :)

Anonymous said...

Wonderful shading!

Chris

Serena Lewis said...

Thanks, stapeliad! This one was a fun challenge. :)

Thanks, Chris! :)

Africantapestry and Myfrenchkitchen said...

Wonderful work Serena...very nice rich shadings and a great composition. Great work
Ronell

Serena Lewis said...

Thanks, Ronell. :) I must admit I was pleased with how this one turned out.

Quont said...

Well done, such depth in such a simple image.

I found your blog this evening while enjoying different art sites. You do some really lovely work and I envy your talent - I'm a writer myself.

I was wondering if you would be interested in taking part in our Paint Something "Good" Contest over at the Legends of Mernac for a chance to win $500. This contest is centered around a different theme word each month for the next year, with a winner every month. May's theme word is Fantasy.

I hope you'll enter! Great work!

Serena Lewis said...

Thank you, Quont! And thanks too for the invite. I will certainly check out the link as soon as I get a spare moment. :)

Anonymous said...

That's definitely round! Very delicate shading; the reflected light on the right of the candle is a nicely observed touch.

Anonymous said...

This is so pretty you could easily make a holiday card out of the drawing!

Valerie said...

You are an amazing artist! do you ever trade atcs? (with a beginner?)
Valerie

biteyourowntail said...

Oh that is so beautifully done, Serena - would have liked to see it a bit bigger too (so I can see your line work, doncha know)

Serena Lewis said...

Thank you, Sarah! I'm being careful with image sizes as I use the online Picasa/Blogger albums which have a limit but, if you want to see the sketches a little larger, check out my Picturetrail link in the Links section of my blog. I have created an album there for all my EDM challenges. :)

Thanks, Valerie! I think your ATCs are lovely. Yes, I have traded cards before. At the moment, I have a fair bit on my plate as we are in the process of having to move but, as soon as we're settled in the next place, I will let you know as I'd love to trade an ATC with you. :)