Monochrome - just 2 pencils
I got a little spontaneous yesterday and made another entry for this week's Mix-Ability challenge (Monochromatic). I started with a 3" Art Square from Inchie Arts in dark grey, and stamped the Button Mandala image from Impression Obsession in black to one side. The image is colored with just 2 Coloursoft pencils, a black and white.
Here's a closer look - I initially didn't love this set of pencils because the leads are a bit fragile, but this turned out to be my favorite white pencil for adding highlights. On the toothy surface of this matboard, it doesn't take a lot of pressure to really create some dimension. I set the square into a 3-1/2" Hallmark coaster frame - I picked up a set of 4 of these at Goodwill and thought they'd be a fun little way to showcase mini art.
Have a wonderful week! I'll be back tomorrow with a prize winner and some pictures from CHA!
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Spontaneous? I don't know how. This IS a mini work of art. I have all 72 Derwent Coloursoft pencils, but never in a million years would I have thought of this. Setting the little piece in the coaster frame was another flash of genius.
ReplyDeleteOHH I love this!!! And I love that you framed it. Cute piece of home decor!..makes stamps seem more versatile. Good job as always!
ReplyDeleteDina, I love following what you do. this is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow! Than mandala image is spectacular and your treatment of it has really made it pop. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! so creative!
ReplyDeleteWow! I can't imagine being able to do this, it's so beautiful! But I love mandalas and need to try. You're an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI love Zentangle and Mandala images Dina and I'm in awe at this one you made, and it's one inch square!!!!! what you did with only 2 pencils is simply amazing, absolutely beautiful, thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty for just black/white! Did you wet the white pencil at all? Some of the work on the petals looks like brush strokes!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, what a beautiful piece of art. The monochromatic look is very intriguing.
ReplyDeleteFabulous work of art, just wonderful! How would thought of doing this with some pencils and a stamp then you, Love it
ReplyDeleteTHIS is really awesome. A work of art, for sure! I love that you only used 2 colours. Genius!
ReplyDeletewow, this is just awesome Dina! And just 2 pencils, you are awesome.
ReplyDeleteYour mandala picture looks great. Well done!
ReplyDeleteWish I had just a smidgen of your talent. This is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteStunning!
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