Saturday, 2 January 2016

Day 2 of the 366 Daily Sketch project - another self portrait

Yesterday, I couldn't decide on which sketchbook 
to start off the year with. 
I've stocked up on quite a few over the years.
All varying sizes and papers.

Just a few from my stocks

I hoped it would take watercolour okay
being that it is more designed for pencils/pens. 
The paper is also quite thin at only 140gsm. 
However, the natural white paper appealed to me 
and I wanted to play with a new book.

Another quick self-portrait today.

2/366 daily sketch
D & S sketch journal - A5 size, 140gsm, landscape format 
Drawn directly with Platinum Carbon and LAMY fountain pens 
painted with watercolours. 
© Serena Lewis


As for my opinion on the D & S Sketch journal?

So far, I like it a lot.
I'd prefer the paper to be a tad more thick
because I can slightly see the previous page through it
but not bad enough to be a problem.
The ink doesn't bleed through which is a plus for me
and it takes light layers of watercolour just fine.
Can't complain....

Stay tuned for more daily sketches
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15 comments:

  1. Sandra Busby2 January 2016 at 23:42

    Wow, I just love the sketch, especially the hair!!
    My least favourite sketchbook I have tries has to be the Moleskin. I was really disappointed in it considering so many Artists seem to use them! :0)

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    1. Serena Lewis3 January 2016 at 10:16

      Thanks, Sandra! I like how the hair turned out too....the slap-dash approach obviously works. :)

      Funnily enough, I quite like the Moleskine sketchbooks. There are a few types of papers with them. I tend to use both their regular sketchbook and their watercolour notebooks. Although the regular sketchbook is meant for dry media, I still use watercolours in mine. It's not a perfect match by any means but I don't mind. I have quite a few different brands of sketchbooks in my stocks and I'm looking forward to trying them all out eventually. Hopefully, I'll find my perfect match. hehe

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  2. sandy3 January 2016 at 02:30

    the way you did the hair is amazing. Great sketches. I am inspired coming here today.

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    1. Serena Lewis3 January 2016 at 10:17

      Thanks, Sandy! I wouldn't mind having my hair that colour for real. Glad to hear you're feeling inspired. :)

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  3. Jennifer McLean3 January 2016 at 05:19

    You're so good at portraits. I have to practice those, it's on my bucket list.

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    1. Serena Lewis3 January 2016 at 10:20

      Thanks, Jenn. Funny you say that when I don't think I'm good at doing portraits at all which is why I gave myself permission not to achieve a perfect likeness. That way, I can work fast and just play...it's helping me to loosen up too.

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  4. Jennifer Rose3 January 2016 at 08:39

    great job with the hair :D i go through sketchbooks so fast due to uni
    don't know if I could use an A5 one tho, so use to A3, going back to a tiny one would prob drive me insane :p

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    1. Serena Lewis3 January 2016 at 10:23

      Thanks, Jen! I hope to be going through a lot more sketchbooks this year. My son likes with A2 size. I like working with A6, A5, and A4...any bigger and I'd feel lost in the page. :)

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    2. Jennifer Rose3 January 2016 at 23:17

      A2?!? that is huge! and heavy :p

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  5. Rita3 January 2016 at 11:34

    Nice! I haven't progressed beyond blobby backgrounds, but I am at least doing something every day. Love your sketch! :)

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    1. Serena Lewis3 January 2016 at 18:00

      Thanks, Rita. Blobby backgrounds is still artistic endeavours....I'll look forward to seeing your next post. I hope you had a lovely New Year's Eve. xo

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  6. Tammy@T's Daily Treasures3 January 2016 at 17:58

    I almost bought a new journal yesterday but then decided I had better use the ones I've already go laying around. I tried to go to bed early New Years Eve but way too many fireworks blasting so I finally went to ed after midnite. I can't believe you stayed up until 8 am. I can't sleep during the day either. Once I'm awake, I'm up until bedtime. And much prefer early to bed, early to rise. Take care!

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    1. Serena Lewis8 January 2016 at 11:33

      I usually prefer early to bed, early to rise also, excepting New Year's Eve. I sure slept well the next night, that's for sure.

      I enjoy seeing your sketches and the quotes and messages you share too. xx

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  7. Eden6 January 2016 at 01:32

    These are wonderful Serena! You inspire me ��

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