EDM Challenges # 5 and #14

I haven't been able to get online for the past two days because my server was down as a result of terrible storms and flooding in the Sydney area. Such a lot of damage and my heart goes out to those who were affected by it on a more personal level. While I was frustrated at not being able to check my emails etc., it did allow me some free time to get a couple more challenges done in my sketchbooks.

Micron Pigma pen and coloured pencil - A5 sketchbook © Serena LewisClick on image to enlarge
Challenge #5 was to Draw My Bed - My quilt is a silky type of fabric with a sheen and I tried to achieve the sheen in my sketch. A couple of errors are glaringly obvious to me (why do I notice them AFTER the fact?) but I'm staying hush on those. lol


Graphite in A5 sketchbook - © Serena LewisClick on image to enlarge
EDM #14 was to Draw what I see when I wake up - My ceiling fan is usually the first thing I see when I wake up and, funnily enough, I've had the urge to draw it for some time now so it was the perfect match to the challenge. However, I certainly regretted starting this sketch because I found the perspective very difficult. The nicest part was that I got to lie on my comfortable bed whilst drawing it. :)

I'm hoping to get some painting done today. It's been too long ~

EDM Challenges #120 & #121

I decided to give my Micron Pigma .05 pen a try out for the first time this afternoon. These were just a couple of quick sketches to get the feel for the pen and to also get a couple more challenges under my belt. I must admit that I prefer working with charcoal or graphite so much more as I love the extent of shading and detail I can achieve with them. I find the pen is much more limiting in that area but, then again, maybe I just need a lot more practise with it. This was only my first try after all.


EDM Challenge #121 - Draw some coins - Micron Pigma .05 black pen
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EDM Challenge #120 - Draw a flashlight/torch - Micron Pigma .05 black pen
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EDM Challenges #2 and #9

Graphite & ball-point pen in A5 sketchbook - © Serena LewisClick on image for larger view
EDM challenge # 9 was to draw Organised Chaos - Today was overcast with the hope of rain that never came, however, I did find time to sit with my sketchbook and draw the part of my lounge room that, at the moment, is in organised chaos. As most of you know we have to move soon so, earlier in the week, I started some packing. I'm using a corner of my lounge room to neatly store the boxes which mainly contain books, video cassettes and breakables from the rosewood cabinet standing behind the couch. I did a graphite sketch first and then emphasised lines and shading with a black ball-point pen.


Graphite and Coloured Pencil in A5 sketchbook - © Serena LewisClick on image for larger view
EDM challenge #2 was to draw a lamp - This is my bedside lamp which has a ceramic stand and a fabric light-shade. Originally, it was white but I soon changed that. My room is based on a sea-theme so the blues work in very well. I drew this yesterday afternoon using graphite to lightly draw the shape and then I worked with Derwent Coloured Pencils from there.