The Freedom to Create

Along the way Along the way we saw this family of armadillo. It was terribly hot that day. I remember the sweat beading off my face while planting watermelon. Then a sudden downpour of  rain came from no where. We ran to the umbrella of the giant oak tree near by for shelter. The rain stopped as quick as it came. Sun breaking along the horizon we walked back to the house when I looked toward the woods. That's when we saw them. A family of armadillo.

Elsie says "MOOOOOO-rning". It is such a gorgeous day she's decided to jump off the table and go out to pasture to play with Molly. Keep your pencil sharp. I brought out the #6 pencil to deepen the dark shades using short strokes for hair on her body, face and nose. Deepened the dark areas on the crown, ears and eyes also. She was fun to play with and now it's time for her to go play. On to another project. Bye!

Hi I'm back with stage 3 of playing with Elsie. Still using a #2 pencil. I thought I should attach her head to something. So I set in some of her body. Layering the dark areas, enhancing her eyes and putting in more shading. Keep your pencil sharp. I think I will stick her back in the barn for today. Tomorrow I will move on to a #4 pencil to emphasize the darker midtones.

Ok I am back. This is the second layering on "Elsie". I think she is progressing. This girl has a lot of shading. So far I am only using a #2 pencil. Always keep your pencil sharpened. On this layering I worked primarily on the bridge and nose. I work all around as to see some contrast in the shading. I want her nose to "pop" out at you. Also added the reflective areas on the eyes and enhanced her gorgeous eyelashes a bit. Now this gal has some cornrolls don't you think? I think this will be all for today. I will try to come back tomorrow. Sometimes when I put it away for awhile I can come back with a fresh set of eyes. I hope you've enjoyed this as much as I have. I look forward to your comments. See you tomorrow.