16x13cmsI admit I sat and watched this snail for ages. I waited and waited for him (or her?) to come out of his shell.
All he did was blow bubbles at me and no matter how I coaxed wouldn't show himself.
Drawn first in Derwent Graphitints,which I then wet and added coloured pencil for some extra colour.
I realised that I'm not very good at bubbles and will have to practice.
This one was done for an EDM challenge, which was draw something bubbly...so I chose a snail!
19 comments:
Wow, Cathy, what a unique interpretation of the challenge, and how beautifully done! I think yo ARE good with drawing bubbles!
WELCOME!!!! and what a wonderful first post - that snail is absolutely luminous!! and those bubbles - what a unique answer to the challenge!
Keep posting - I'll be checking in!
Beautifully drawn! I love how the texture is rendered and the colors are awesome! Welcome to the group ^^
I have never seen a snail blow bubbles - how fascinating - and I like your drawing very much - nice bubbles - they look slightly gelatinous which I somehow expect from a snail, and great shine on the shell
This is just beautiful! The shell is outstanding and yes luminous is the perfect word for it. Bravo! nancy
Welcome, welcome. I hope you have as much fun with EDM as I have. I love your snail!! The colors & reflection are wonderful and so are the bubbles. Very creative idea.
Welcome to the EDM group! Your bubbles are great.
I to love to watch snail and really enjoyed your sketch
Love your technique and your bubbles! Who knew snails bubbled!!!
That's a great and original idea ! Lovely shades and colours on the shell ! Welcome here and looking forward to seeing more of your art !
If you move the snail then wait they often ooze slimey liquid...it's the same silvery stuff they leave as a trail behind them. We've got loads in our garden, so plenty to look at!
Thank you everybody for all the kind comments.
Lovely rendering of the snail shell Cathy. I think they are fascinating to draw and have so much subtle colour. I had forgotten about snails and bubbles. I haven't seen that for year - unique interpretaiton on the theme
Wow! Looked through your site and I am impressed by your art. Love what you have done from the snail to the raspberries, and more.
The snail shell is fantastic - it is glowing on the screen!!
A beautiful drawing - I look forward to more! Welcome!
Wonderful job, Cathy! I didn't even know they made bubbles! Welcome to EDM; look forward to seeing more!
How funny that a snail should blow bubbles. It makes them almost endearing - almost.
I love this - you've managed to capture that irridescence - not easy!
Welcome, and well done! I love the way you drew the shell, all the colors that makes it come alive - while I personally would probably just have drawn... brown or something. Brilliant!
Welcome to EDM. Your sketch is wonderful. I like that nice shiny coat on the snail's back and the bubbles too.
I'm late commenting, but never to late to say
Lovely, Luminous Layering (why do I feel like Batman lol) with a beautiful result. Complimenti!
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