pencil on hot pressed rag paper / original size A1
A drawing using coloured pencils on smooth surface cartridge paper see more of my images at www.deborahholman.co.uk
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pencil on paper close-up of the image on a “heather gray” shirt: / original pencil drawing: / more detailed version /
Coloured pencils on smooth cartridge paper
pencil drawing *edit: now available as print!! available on t-shirt here: / close-up of a image on gray shirt: /
She has been created from a pencil drawing and her dress is digitally added.
The symbolism of this piece is quite rich, and in further researches I found out that I ended up making relations between all the representations without consciously being aware of it. The Chemistry is about inner alchemy and how the power of transformation manifests itself through Will. That’s basically my version of the ancient illustrations on alchemy in which we see a dragon-serpent “wrapping” a maiden. In my version, for artistical reasons, I decided not to draw the serpent involving the maiden’s body, but putting her closer to the background, and showing her body changing according to the colors of the environment – which are the colors of the four elements. The serpent is a representation of the unconscious forces of Will. The maiden raises from a pond (the beginning of all things, regeneration, new birth) that has been formerly muddy and still (the dark green color at the edges), and now is made clear by the power of fire (strength, courage, will, passion), or the dragon. A bunch of monarch butterflies come out the pond. The butterfly is one of the symbols of the Gemini sign (Mercury) and the classical representation of regeneration and rebirth. The maiden’s hair turns first into green grass from which 3 lotus flowers (another symbol of rebirth) arise, and then into fire. The dragon’s head show itself among the profusion of hair. The four elements are clearly present, in images and colors: Fire (dragon’s head, the top of the picture, the color red), Earth (grass and leaves, the color green), Air (butterflies, the color yellow) and Water (the pond, the color blue). It’s part of our journey as human beings to face muddy waters throughout our life. But to remain stagnant in them is our choice. We all have the inner strength to being born again, to rebuild ourselves – we just need to accept the changes and look toward the future. We are the alchemists. colored pencil on bristol board / 17×8.5
Nonna / 8.5” x 11” Graphite pencil drawing on paper / 2009 copyright David J. Vanderpool. All rights reserved. / View my website for legal terms and agreement if you are thinking of stealing this. Visit my website: http://www.paper2pencil.com / Order prints: http://paper2pencil.redbubble.com NOTE: This was a challenge to draw since I was sick with a flu and now cold since the start of this drawings.
/ Half coloured image, thanks to gottheshot fellow bubbler and friend for the idea / Greeting Card / in Walnut frame with off white matt / The original drawing prior to adding colour in photoshop Blue Pools / from the “Connecting” series / Created on A3 cartridge paper acid free / a pencil drawing / coloured in photoshop Last night I was trying to think of an idea, or some inspiration for a new drawing, just before bedtime, my husband said blue pools, but i have idea what the context was lol That was enough for me, i thought immediately of blue eyes and a girl submerged in blue pools of water…... here she is ;)
pencil drawing w/digital color. friend in a pub No need to comment. This was posted in my previous profile.
/ half coloured image, thanks to gottheshot friend and fellow bubbler for the idea Sales of this design? – 1 framed print sold / / / Binda an aboriginal name meaning ‘deep water’ / I originally drew Binda in pencil and coloured her later in Photoshop / this is a recent drawing I completed a couple of weeks ago / /
Watercolor and pencil on illustration board, / 10×8 / 2009 Model: Adhara Batul One of the Greek myths I adore the most, for its incredible strength, poetry and significance, is the myth of Persephone. In Greek mythology, Persephone was the goddess of the underworld and of the Spring growth. Daughter of Demeter, goddess of the harvest, she was abducted by Hades and taken to the land of the dead. By a determination of the Fates, she was forced to stay for two seasons each year after eating pomegranates seeds, thus becoming consort of Hades and queen of the underworld. This time I opted by depicting her sorrow and solitude after having the seeds, although there’s quite an air of resignation with her destiny.
I tweaked the colors of this image so that it works better with RB previews. Based on pictures from previous buyers I think it will print much more vibrant that the previews show. I also added a few details. This image is available as a PRINT
Black Ink, graphite, coloured pencil, pastels & white gel pen on A5 cartridge This comes purely from my love of the ocean… It’s beauty & power, it’s cool calm flow of serenity… / From the crystal clear waters of tropical isles to the deep blue-greens at the base of a breaking wave… / By the sea… there is nowhere i’d rather be. Soundtrack: / Girl & The Sea By The Presets… title says it all! / La Mar By The Beautiful Girls… I want this song played at my wedding & my funeral… / All I Need By Air… Classic & what i was listening to whilst drawing.
3rd piece in a series of close up portraits inspired by the French language. Created using graphite. Reference used. Matt Print / Canvas Print / Wooden Frame in Charcoal /
Mixed Media (Watercolor, gouache, graphite and colored pencil) on board, / 9×12 / 2009 Model: Adhara Batul Illustration for a brief moment in the wonderful Tennyson’s poem “The Lady of Shalott”.
/ / / Original pencil drawing “Topiary Teapot” About the Art / A pencil drawing coloured digitally, an elegant geisha enjoys the simple pleasure of her garden. The teapot topiary is also a fountain, you can see water pouring out of the spout and a sprinkler at the tippy top.. :) Inspiration / The inspiration came through my parents, who have a topiary teapot and a topiary sugar bowl in their own backyard, the also told me of an amazing topiary garden they visited in Tassie recently. / / Here is the “teapot topiary” in my parents’ backyard, they are sculpting teapots and sugar bowls….there are lots of fun things in my mum and dad’s garden !! Even the Cheshire Cat and Tinman have a spot in the sun there :)
Colour pencil, graphite and pastel on paper. 19×25 cm. It’s been hard finding personal drawing time of late. She has been ‘in the making’ for about 5 weeks. It feels nice to have a piece finished. Hope to start a new one today.
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