'Rhododendron'
This is my first piece done in the ‘Prismacolour’ brand of colour pencil. All my other pencil pieces have been in Derwents. The subject is a small Rhododendron plant at my studio, a delight to draw and the pencils a delight to use. I did this piece while I was doing ‘Steve’s VL’ the colours, frills and freedom of this was a break from the straight lines and accuracy of the cars. Done in Prismacolor Premiere pencils on light grey (nearly white) mount board. Size – 30×53cm. 2008
Won ‘Highly Commended’ at the Frankston Art Show 2008
Sold at exhibition 2009
Featured in the ‘Colored Pencil Art’ group.
'Rhododendron' belongs to the following groups:
* Painted Nature *, Coloured Pencil Art, Fabulous Flowers, Featured Features - For Featured Art, Photography, T-Shirts, Writing, FEATURED ONLY, Gorgeous Flower Cards, Made By Nature - {2 a day} - {Nature images only!}, Painted Florals! , Painters In Modern Times, Pencil Drawing (2 per 24 hrs) and Realist Traditional Art Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Mounted Prints and Canvas Prints
mmills3080
another beautiful piece of art from you! But I am not surprised, you are very talented!
hilarydougill
Wondrous artwork, beautifully executed. Gorgeous flower and colours. well done
Aari
Wow! That’s awesome! I can’t imagine me doing this with colour pencils….it’s just perfect….I envy you, I really do.
Deborah Holman
Amazing pencil work Heidi, the colours are glorious
Karen Townsend
This fantastic, looks so realistic
dawndavies
this is so lovely, all bright and summery
Deborah Holman
Sorry I forgot to ask what surface did you use
Heidi Garner replied
I used mount board as usual. I’ll add it to the description. :)
Brian Towers
Totally stunning artwork Heidi. I can’t imagine how long this piece took, but it is a masterpiece.
Rayven
incredible work!
photos40
Magnificent work. Looks almost like you could just reach out & pick it.
pinkyjain
Whoa, this is gorgeous. i am in awe. Your work is breathtaking. i only use Prisma, never tried Derwents
Heidi Garner
Thank you everyone. This one didn’t take me as long as the VL did. I estimate 50 to 60 hours.
cheetaah
This is soooo amazing, I have some colored pencil works, and trying to work on some other projects, but mine is not coming as good as yours. I’m jelous lololol. Love your work.
LindaR
let’s just be clear ~ you are a true artist ~ to be able to sketch line, light, curve, fill and vein in this living flowering blossom and leaf ~ is simply masterful!! so very beautiful :)
Susan Trigg
Gorgeous work – hard to believe it’s a drawing!
saleire
You are a master of art.
Heidi Garner replied
Thanx Saleire, but some how I don’t think so. Think I will write in my journal…..I need to air my thoughts!
Heidi Garner
Thank you everyone.
funkyfacestudio
This is such a beautiful drawing, It’s so delicate. I love using the soft prismacolors.
Gail Mew
Simply delightful!
dinghysailor1
you have a wonderful talent – this is gorgeous work!
Ciska
wow this is amazing, you are so very talented.
Kristina K
very well done, you are very talented
Gaby Schrott
Exquisite!
apjenkins
wonderful life like creation so very natural looking
Mysticmoon
You are so talented! This is excellent. Quite amazing.
Heidi Garner
Once again…...thank you all. I am humbled.
turtlepath
This is amazing, is this watercolor pencil???
Heidi Garner replied
Thanx Janice :) No, not a w.c pencil. I used Prismacolor ‘Premier’ pencils for this piece, a rich in colour and waxy pencil, a delight to use.
eric shepherd
Excellent work, and you only got a Highly Commended?
Now days one just has to throw paint at a canvas to get the best in show
Heidi Garner replied
I tend to agree with you whole heartedly, but many wouldn’t. Thats art I guess! :)
Tahnja
good grief you are phenomenal
Pat Yager
Absolutely stunning, Heidi! I’m so glad you’re on RB and we get to see your work! – Pat
bevmorgan
This is breathtaking, Heidi. Your colours are so rich and clear. I am in awe.
Denise Martin
Absolutely stunning pencil piece, Heidi – surely this would convert the people who doubt that coloured pencil can’t be as vibrant as other mediums! Gorgeous!!!