Push it real good...

OK I didn't keep the momentum with the last image and it started to go bit wrong as the more I worked with the col-erase on the toothed paper, the more fuzzy the picture became and just couldn't erase the mess cleanly.

Now it is the winter holidays and I have a bit of time to try and get a full picture done and some more learning. I am looking at the Loomis books again. I really like he writing style and the we he presents the information. Loomis is out of print not but his books are still available on-line here.

I have started blocking the shaded areas on this now, after doing the line work last night. I am working on smooth paper this time but with the col-erase again. I have a set of carbon pencils on order and some more pencil extenders which I am looking forward to trying. I really like the clutch pencils but sometimes the selection of leads can be limiting and the holders themselves are expensive to have a wide range to hand.

Anyway here is my latest effort.