Tuesday, September 4, 2012

RENDERING AN IDAHO OPAL: SKETCH IN INK AND COLORED PENCIL

 
This is the second piece of jewelry that I ever received from my hubby (after my wedding ring).  It is a necklace with a handmade silver setting of an Idaho opal.  The artist who made it was from Santa Barbara, CA and I have no idea who he/she was, but it is still one of my favorite pieces ever! The Idaho opal has a different kind of fire, with lots of blue and pink.  I was not sure how to draw it, so this was a real challenge!  It is always hard for me to do anything transparent, so I will continue to practice it.  I do SO admire those artists who can draw and paint glasswear and reflections!  They are real miracle workers!

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