Sunday, June 5, 2011

All Done!

Here it is in all the glory it's going to get! This is my pear. Thanks so much Ann for the tutorial and thanks to everyone who has been keeping an eye on the project.

I left the border and the extra bit of paper on the bottom because I am wondering if I want to add "Pear" in calligraphy (Ann, was this a Bartlet?) or maybe something more in that space. I also am wondering about a background. What would any of you do? Leave it white, add some colored pencil - and what color would you use? I'm rather stumped at this point so thinking it'll probably remain white. All opinions welcome!

So once again, check out Blue Bird Hill as she can inspire you too!
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32 comments:

  1. Elizabeth Rose StantonJune 5, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Exquisite! :) !!

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  2. Laure FerlitaJune 5, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Gorgeous! Love the glow of light in this!

    As to the background, why not get out some tracing paper and color it then lay it next to the pear and see what you think? I don't think I would add the whole background but rather an abstract shape on one side or the other in the upper quadrants.

    Wonderful work!

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  3. Anne Huskey-LockardJune 5, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Absolutely AMAZING!!!! :-D
    It might be a Bartlett; there are so many varieties of yellow pears that are close in size and shape, I cannot answer for sure.
    But my gosh, it looks good enough to EAT!
    Artwise, I like it being afloat without a background.
    I suppose if you really feel the need for one, go with some of the French Gray Prismacolors, light first, and see how they look.
    Personally, I would mat it in a neutral gray mat and just let it glow!

    XXOO~~
    Anne

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  4. Kate (Cathy Johnson)June 5, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Beautifully done!

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  5. AnnJune 5, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    It is gorgeous! Yes, it is a bartlett pear. I am so happy that you enjoyed the tutorial. Well done!

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  6. robin cox walshJune 5, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Beautiful! Why not scan it into Photoshop (or whatever program you have) and try out different backgrounds that way. It gives you an idea of how it would look without risking the original. Or make copies and add color to the copies. Any way you decide to go it is a stunning piece!

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  7. Cathy HoltomJune 6, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    Excellent, a very beautiful pear. Well done!

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  8. AnonymousJune 6, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    Wow - great result. I'm a big fan of white space, so I'd just let the pear sit there shining ...

    Sue

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  9. meeganJune 6, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    YAY! That's great. i love it the way it is, esp with clean pencil border.

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  10. KellyJune 6, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    This is an amazing pear drawing! Love it!

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  11. Mrs MacJune 6, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Ooo scrum. I want it poached and with chocolate sauce.

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  12. AlexJune 7, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    I must say, looks just like the original =) Love it!

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  13. debra morrisJune 7, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    Lovely work......been catching up on your last few posts

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  14. Sarah MellingJune 7, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Wonderful! I'll have to check out Ann's blog. I would just leave the white background, but I'm a fan of "less is more". One idea: When I add a title (see my bee or egg drawing) I do it on a separate piece of paper and add it to the drawing in Photoshop, so that I keep the original the way it is.

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  15. ANAIS G. BURGOSJune 7, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Fantastic!!! It's a real pear!!! :)

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  16. Mary McAndrewJune 7, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Wowee wow! Looks fantastic! I like the idea of the text added, but I'd scan it first to save this version, then try playing around in a photo program. Looks great.

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  17. Fresh GardenJune 8, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    A miracle from heaven!

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  18. UnknownJune 9, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    It's awesome! You've done such a great job with this pear. I feel like I can reach right out and grab it. I wouldn't change a thing. It's perfect! Congratulations!

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  19. Jana BoucJune 12, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Wow! This is stunning and it absolutely glows with light!

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  20. ShirleyJune 13, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    Fabulous! I can even see the slightly bumpy surface!

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  21. MarionJune 13, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    I have downloaded the lesson for this one and am going to give it a go. Yours is lovely. You've given me a lot to live up to.

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  22. Dabs - Carol HoltJune 13, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    This is so real looking! A beautiful rendering...:)

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  23. KellyJune 13, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    ...beautiful, timaree. I love the golden glow and the shading...

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  24. MarvaJune 14, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Oh this is awesome!!! It looks much better than my sketch of pears that I did!

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  25. Carin WinkelmanJune 15, 2011 at 3:33 AM

    I am seriously impressed. I love what people can do with colored pencils, I need to practice them way more before i'm even close to this. Good job.

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  26. kazumiwannabeJune 19, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    The texture looks so real, it's perfect, and it's beautiful too! Well done!

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  27. KathyJune 20, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    This is beautiful! Fantastic job.

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  28. Dan KentJune 22, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    This came out absolutely beautiful! It is so realistic, delicious looking - and luminous! Love the colors. Excellent work.

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  29. Mrs MacJune 24, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    WOW! I'd leave it like that, because it's perfect!!

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  30. JacquelineJune 26, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    This one is good enough to eat! Congratulations!

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  31. Fun PensJuly 20, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Beautiful Colors! So Vivid!

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  32. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Your pear is fabulous!

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