Cactus Flower
Cacti in bloom are a beautiful study in contrasts, highlighting the soft, supple blossom with the prickly plant beneath.
This drawing was made by dipping the tapered end of a very thin wooden dowel into India ink. Drawing while holding the very end of the 18" long dowel results in a loose, uncontrolled line quality. Washes of semi transparent gouache were added over the ink. This is my favorite way to combine ink and color.
On Canson 140# cold press watercolor paper.
Unframed.
This drawing was made by dipping the tapered end of a very thin wooden dowel into India ink. Drawing while holding the very end of the 18" long dowel results in a loose, uncontrolled line quality. Washes of semi transparent gouache were added over the ink. This is my favorite way to combine ink and color.
On Canson 140# cold press watercolor paper.
Unframed.