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Description GRAPEARS

8x10 Colored Pencil on Canvas

Black paper doesn't work well for me so I decided to use something that I'm comfortable withβ€”canvas. The background is tinted with black acrylic which gives me a deeper and richer tone than colored pastel paper and I don't have to worry about them fading. While canvas is rather unconventional for CP use, I find them much easier to work with.

Photo ref: wetcanvas.com


All artworks are protected by copyright laws and may not be copied, or reproduced, in any manner or form, and/or used without the express permission of the artist. Β© 2012 Bleuie Acosta
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bleuie In reply to ??? [2013-02-10 10:27:56 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much.

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blueMALOU [2012-12-05 14:50:48 +0000 UTC]

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bleuie In reply to blueMALOU [2012-12-05 21:40:31 +0000 UTC]

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blueMALOU In reply to bleuie [2012-12-07 21:15:40 +0000 UTC]

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rasberry6 [2012-09-06 14:20:15 +0000 UTC]

stunning reflections and shadows again Bleuie

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bleuie In reply to rasberry6 [2012-09-06 21:26:33 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

Black paper has been my CP Waterloo, I've tried to conquer it using black canvas.

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rasberry6 In reply to bleuie [2012-09-07 07:45:59 +0000 UTC]

I have drawn most of my cps on black paper.. its my preferred surface

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artisanmac [2012-05-24 15:14:50 +0000 UTC]

great work. I started drawing with colored pencil on canvas but nothing like yours. your work is just super. how do you fix the work though and do you varnish the finished work.

Mortimer
Kingston, Jamaica

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bleuie In reply to artisanmac [2012-05-24 20:31:45 +0000 UTC]

Hi Mortimer,

I use a fixative and then varnished it with a waterbased acrylic varnish. I'm still researching on the best way to varnish it but so far the current process holds up very well and can be framed without the need of glass.

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artisanmac In reply to bleuie [2012-05-28 15:15:35 +0000 UTC]

thanks much for the response. I experimented with Prismacolor final fixative and it seem to work just fine. Think I will try some acrylic varnish from Golden or Liquitex.

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artbypaulfisher [2012-05-12 08:53:03 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing! You've got the lighting pretty much perfect, colours are spot on too! Really like the texture to the piece too, never even thought of drawing on canvas before but may have to have a go now I've seen this. Brilliant work!

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bleuie In reply to artbypaulfisher [2012-05-12 09:32:28 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much.

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Tahog [2012-04-23 12:07:03 +0000 UTC]

Hello this is =Eitvys200 with great news. Your work was featured in #5-Stars-Artists journal project 5-Stars-Artists feature

Stay perfect,

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bleuie In reply to Tahog [2012-04-23 12:41:01 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for appreciating my work.

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kakobrutus [2012-04-10 09:19:25 +0000 UTC]

Featured in [link]

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bleuie In reply to kakobrutus [2012-04-10 09:57:46 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much.

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Marcysiabush [2012-04-01 17:39:17 +0000 UTC]

wonderfull piece! So soft and juicy

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bleuie In reply to Marcysiabush [2012-04-01 20:26:08 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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Marcysiabush In reply to bleuie [2013-01-06 18:00:46 +0000 UTC]

welcome!!

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Katerina-Art [2012-03-26 23:58:26 +0000 UTC]

beautiful want to add it to my favs here at DA too

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bleuie In reply to Katerina-Art [2012-03-27 00:24:02 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much Katerina

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Alejandrovicente [2012-03-22 04:36:01 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful!! well use of the black acrylic What colors did you use to make the greens darker?

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bleuie In reply to Alejandrovicente [2012-03-22 06:07:09 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

I use vermilion and purple to darken the greens and neutralize it's brightness. I don't use brown or umber as this will make the color look muddy.

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Alejandrovicente In reply to bleuie [2012-03-23 20:52:33 +0000 UTC]

Very good!!, I do the same with the greens in painting, that's why I asked you. I never thought it was brown, you're right with that!

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artworksbynet [2012-03-20 20:53:31 +0000 UTC]

Wow! I've never seen a colored pencil on canvas. Awesome job!!!

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bleuie In reply to artworksbynet [2012-03-20 23:22:00 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

CP on canvas is not very popular as most artists prefer smooth paper, I on the other hand prefer a more textured support.

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tintin33 [2012-03-16 09:25:36 +0000 UTC]

ALL HAIL BLEUIE! Hahahah Ang galing mo talaga!

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bleuie In reply to tintin33 [2012-03-16 09:27:05 +0000 UTC]

Salamat po

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LittleHercy [2012-03-04 13:24:23 +0000 UTC]

Amazing!! The shading! The Reflections! I am speechless.

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bleuie In reply to LittleHercy [2012-03-04 15:45:29 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much
I'm still experimenting with CP on canvas and am glad it turned out pretty good.

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epicosmidy18 [2012-03-04 10:59:37 +0000 UTC]

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bleuie In reply to epicosmidy18 [2012-03-04 11:22:19 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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epicosmidy18 In reply to bleuie [2012-03-05 06:19:33 +0000 UTC]

no problem it was stunning so i gave u a round of applause XD

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esayelemay [2012-03-02 23:04:25 +0000 UTC]

wow, this looks really amazing!
the texture of the canvas really works well with this, and it's drawn extremely well! :)

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bleuie In reply to esayelemay [2012-03-03 00:04:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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Chikrata [2012-03-01 08:21:14 +0000 UTC]

Lovely work. I love the textures and colouring!

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bleuie In reply to Chikrata [2012-03-01 10:04:05 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much Lawrie
I was hoping someday I can draw one of your animal photos, but then again I still have many things to learn before I can do justice to any of your works.

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Chikrata In reply to bleuie [2012-03-01 11:13:30 +0000 UTC]

Welcome
Of course you can. I'd really be honoured if you did
You will do them justice just by drawing them. You're an amazing artist my friend

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bleuie In reply to Chikrata [2012-03-01 12:08:49 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the vote of confidence.
My colored pencil on canvas is still in an experimental stage, furs and feathers will be quite a challenge. Once I've developed the right technique, I sure would love to draw one of your magnificent photos.

Keep up the good work there my friend.

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Chikrata In reply to bleuie [2012-03-01 18:15:12 +0000 UTC]

No worries. You really are a great artist. You need some more faith in yourself ^^
Feel free to use them whenever, whether that be for practice or a piece you'll upload

Thanks. You too!!

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Gwenvar [2012-02-26 20:54:10 +0000 UTC]

Incredible!

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bleuie In reply to Gwenvar [2012-02-27 02:53:08 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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Gwenvar In reply to bleuie [2012-02-27 06:35:37 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure

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Seramose [2012-02-26 18:51:28 +0000 UTC]

How did you do that? Γ–ΓΆ
I have tried to draw with coloured pencil on canvas with black acrylic in the background but it doesnt work Darker tones are suddenly lighter than they should an I dont get them to be seen as strongly.. just with the right light i can barely make it out.. help please?

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bleuie In reply to Seramose [2012-02-27 03:01:34 +0000 UTC]

I use acrylic only for the background and not on the image area, colors are more intense working on white rather than struggling to work over the black background. Hope this answered your question.

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Seramose In reply to bleuie [2012-02-27 08:21:07 +0000 UTC]

Yes indeed thank you for the quick answer

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kimchikawaii [2012-02-25 00:02:39 +0000 UTC]

This is a really pretty picture. I would have never thought to use canvas for colored pencils!

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bleuie In reply to kimchikawaii [2012-02-25 00:56:33 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

CP on canvas is rather unconventional and quite difficult to work with compared with paper, but I love textured surface as it gives a distinct character to a piece.

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kimchikawaii In reply to bleuie [2012-02-27 01:06:51 +0000 UTC]

I love the texture in your piece too. I really like to work with colored pencil, I may have to try this some time.

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bleuie In reply to kimchikawaii [2012-02-27 02:55:16 +0000 UTC]

That's good to know
You might want to take a look at this site [link] there are lots of free colored pencil tutorials there. Enjoy

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