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A watercolor on paper from 2005 measuring 16"x11" in Ukiyo-e style ("floating world pictures").
The little fox isn't done shopping just yet...Badgers have a way of persuading even the shrewdest tastes. Here he's explaining the origins of the bonsai.
The little fox isn't done shopping just yet...Badgers have a way of persuading even the shrewdest tastes. Here he's explaining the origins of the bonsai.
Category Artwork (Traditional) / Miscellaneous
Species Mammal (Other)
Size 803 x 1162px
File Size 678.4 kB
Try this; take a towel and drape it on a chair. Look at the lighting and shadows as well as the shape of the drape. It will make sense with practice.
With trees, think of where the branches and trunk is, then add leaves and such to that. If you have trees near you, look at where the branches are and how they grow from the trunk of the tree.
Most tree branches grow in certain patterns to maximize sunlight exposure, so you won't see them growing directly above or below another branch.
Bonsai trees use this same principle when training the branches. If you find bonsai books or pictures online (or have bonsai trees that you can look at from gardens or a nursery), they'll help you understand how an 'exaggerated' natural tree looks. It's very helpful with cartoon trees to make them look more realistic.
With trees, think of where the branches and trunk is, then add leaves and such to that. If you have trees near you, look at where the branches are and how they grow from the trunk of the tree.
Most tree branches grow in certain patterns to maximize sunlight exposure, so you won't see them growing directly above or below another branch.
Bonsai trees use this same principle when training the branches. If you find bonsai books or pictures online (or have bonsai trees that you can look at from gardens or a nursery), they'll help you understand how an 'exaggerated' natural tree looks. It's very helpful with cartoon trees to make them look more realistic.
Thanks tori-sama! Observing the nature of things is 4/5ths of making believable looking environments and objects. I used to hate still life drawing until it occured to me that by just looking at the objects, I understood more about three dimentions, lighting, reflection, shading, gravity, etc. Then drawing them became a joy in learning!
What kind was it? Most trees are better outdoors, but there some excellent indoor trees like 'ficus' and other tropical varieties.
Although they're pretty common, try a juniper--they can deal with a lot of stress. The trick with bonsai is to keep them in larger containers until you're comfortable with giving them daily attention. Also, make sure you 'winter' them properly if they are outdoors. Best of luck!
Although they're pretty common, try a juniper--they can deal with a lot of stress. The trick with bonsai is to keep them in larger containers until you're comfortable with giving them daily attention. Also, make sure you 'winter' them properly if they are outdoors. Best of luck!
Wow...there something awfully charming and moving about this piece. I honestly could almost picture the immediate scene following of the foxiedude purchasing the bonsai.
"Yes, I believe you have a fine item here, sir. I'll gladly purchase it from you."
Very nicely done, man. :)
"Yes, I believe you have a fine item here, sir. I'll gladly purchase it from you."
Very nicely done, man. :)
Thank you so much! I'm happy it brings a world beyond just the artwork for you He's very happy to take care of this tree.
The fox is a character who lives two different lives, but the other is a secret identity...his name's Kosugi and he's the 'male companion' to a cat Samurai of certain import. You might see more of him later
The fox is a character who lives two different lives, but the other is a secret identity...his name's Kosugi and he's the 'male companion' to a cat Samurai of certain import. You might see more of him later
I've tried several brands and so far, I like Arches the best. I've taken to working with hot press, but it can be difficult to get a lot of layering on that because the paper tends to pill and buckle easily.
An old friend who has more experience with watercolor than anyone else I know (40+ years) works on plain old 4-ply bristol board because he likes the finish to be as smooth as possible. (He used to use 5-ply, but that is tough to find.)
I think I'd agree with him because I've found the smoothness of hot press lends it a bit more predictability than cold press and is more fun to work with, but that doesn't mean I'm any good at it. ;)
An old friend who has more experience with watercolor than anyone else I know (40+ years) works on plain old 4-ply bristol board because he likes the finish to be as smooth as possible. (He used to use 5-ply, but that is tough to find.)
I think I'd agree with him because I've found the smoothness of hot press lends it a bit more predictability than cold press and is more fun to work with, but that doesn't mean I'm any good at it. ;)
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