Colored Pencil Rescue

Colored pencils over watercolor.

A study in color value and textures that is a bit less intimidating 

to the young student than paint.

I loved using colored pencils in middle school projects.

With so little time in between classes, they were quick set up and clean up.

But beyond my prepped example, I never gave myself the time I needed to try them myself.

Enter a thought to be previously lost painting.

"Rhodedendron" (section)

Colored Pencil over Watercolor

14" x 20" 

I have not used colored pencil in a very long time.

In this case I am sketching over an old watercolor painting that just wasn't working for me,

spending time emphasising textures and pumping up color.
You can see I am also hatching over a section with a lighter value.
I was not sure how this would look but I'm liking it so far.

This is only part of the entire painting which measures 14" x 18".

I'll reveal the rest over the next two days as I finish each section.