Got me some Crayola crayons!
Richard
I think crayons are underrated, because people just see what kids do
with them (they look like picasso's drawings). I made a really nice
drawing with someone else's orange crayon several months ago.
Everybody told me they were amazed what I could do with just a crayon.
I just bought a box of Crayola crayons as big as a cigar box. It has
120 different beautiful colors of crayons. The aroma is heavenly. It
reminds me of when I was a little kid. I found out a while ago there
are artist crayons at art stores, but I haven't tried them and I don't
feel like paying art store prices for crayons right now. I plan on
making some classical drawings with the crayons within the next
several weeks when I have some time. I want to push the boundaries of
what can be done with crayons as far as I can. Right now I'm busy
copying old master drawings with charcoal pencils and white conte
pencils and I have a ton of other homework to do. I think I'll take 6
weeks off from school so I can have some time to practice my art and
read those art instruction books I bought.
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Chris
You're right Richard; crayons are way underrated. I do find it amusing that
no one ridicules working with charred sticks (charcoal), but turn their
noses up at crayons (i.e. Our Lady of the Boneless Angels), simply because
they are cheap enough for kids to use...If you find you like working with
them, you might consider working with encaustics (which are even more
intense colorwise, more flexible in use, and -in a pinch - you can make them
easily enough yourself). Or oil pastels.
Cheers;
Chris
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Nerd Gerl
My angels have bones. In fact, I know a big hairy one that wants you
to bend over just so he can show you.
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John Rune
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>I think crayons are underrated, because people just see what kids do
>with them (they look like picasso's drawings). I made a really nice
>drawing with someone else's orange crayon several months ago.
>Everybody told me they were amazed what I could do with just a crayon.
>I just bought a box of Crayola crayons as big as a cigar box. It has
>120 different beautiful colors of crayons. The aroma is heavenly. It
>reminds me of when I was a little kid. I found out a while ago there
>are artist crayons at art stores, but I haven't tried them and I don't
>feel like paying art store prices for crayons right now. I plan on
>making some classical drawings with the crayons within the next
>several weeks when I have some time. I want to push the boundaries of
>what can be done with crayons as far as I can. Right now I'm busy
>copying old master drawings with charcoal pencils and white conte
>pencils and I have a ton of other homework to do. I think I'll take 6
>weeks off from school so I can have some time to practice my art and
>read those art instruction books I bought.
Most hardware stores and even some dollar stores carry Lufkin lumber
crayons, an extremely hard wax stick that can hold an edge and is
great for underdrawing. I've only seen them in red and blue but they
last forever and can draw remarkably fine lines.
Crayola oil pastels are one step above their crayons but are still
damn cheap and great to experiment with. Their Portfolio series are
very creamy (although the pigment seems a bit subdued) and interesting
to play with but slightly more expensive.
Even the cheapest oil pastels, e.g., Pro Art, are way better than any
crayon. You probably pay more for a big box of Crayola crayons than
for Pro Art oil pastels simply because you're paying for brand name.
There are some--as in damn few--bargains in art supplies. Sometimes
you just have to be creative in your choice of materials. <g>
No bargain too cheap,
John the Red
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>I think crayons are underrated, because people just see what kids do
>with them (they look like picasso's drawings). I made a really nice
>drawing with someone else's orange crayon several months ago.
>Everybody told me they were amazed what I could do with just a crayon.
>I just bought a box of Crayola crayons as big as a cigar box. It has
>120 different beautiful colors of crayons. The aroma is heavenly. It
>reminds me of when I was a little kid. I found out a while ago there
>are artist crayons at art stores, but I haven't tried them and I don't
>feel like paying art store prices for crayons right now. I plan on
>making some classical drawings with the crayons within the next
>several weeks when I have some time. I want to push the boundaries of
>what can be done with crayons as far as I can. Right now I'm busy
>copying old master drawings with charcoal pencils and white conte
>pencils and I have a ton of other homework to do. I think I'll take 6
>weeks off from school so I can have some time to practice my art and
>read those art instruction books I bought.
Richard
On 8 Dec 2002 00:16:14 -0800, nerd...@rcip.com (Nerd Gerl) wrote:
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>Hi Ricky Retardo.
>
>My angels have bones. In fact, I know a big hairy one that wants you
>to bend over just so he can show you.
I don't want to be enemies with you.
We both believe in realistic art.
I like angels too.
Your angels look very nice.
Nerd Gerl
thing in specific company). That "boner" was not meant for you, but
instead, Mr. Chris. Your compliment has been taken to heart.
P.S. Take an iron to those crayon drawings (ever so slightly) - you
might like what you see.
===============
Naked Angel Art
http://www.rcip.com/nerdgerl
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Nerd Gerl
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> nerd...@rcip.com (Nerd Gerl) wrote:
> > Hi Ricky Retardo.
> >
> > My angels have bones. In fact, I know a big hairy one that wants you
> > to bend over just so he can show you.
> >
> I love it when you talk dirty!!
>
> --
> Dan
> http://www.danfoxart.com
>
Chris
"Nerd Gerl" <nerd...@rcip.com> wrote in message
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> Hi Ricky Retardo.
>
> My angels have bones. In fact, I know a big hairy one that wants you
> to bend over just so he can show you.
>
I guess those inflatable dolls have come a long way!
Chris
David Brooks
Arles was done in black crayon:
http://www.vangoghgallery.com/drawings/p_1416v.htm
If crayon was good enough for Van Gogh . . . . . . .
David
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