tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29792638.post9093093070542090831..comments2024-03-27T00:01:39.931-05:00Comments on Jo Castillo Art Blog - Pastels and More: Virtual Sketch Date - Tree PeonyJo Castillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00411430042547033972noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29792638.post-2992235903487440532008-10-13T21:54:00.000-05:002008-10-13T21:54:00.000-05:00Vivienne, thank you so much. I usually get bogged...Vivienne, thank you so much. I usually get bogged down in detail. With those brush pens, you can't.<BR/><BR/>Sherrie, thank you as well. The equipment determined the design in this case. :)Jo Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411430042547033972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29792638.post-2166155578057035092008-10-13T18:01:00.000-05:002008-10-13T18:01:00.000-05:00This interpretation is just nothing I came close t...This interpretation is just nothing I came close to considering. It is wonderful.<BR/><BR/>Sherrie RobertsQuilt knithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12055441899074240808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29792638.post-31476404943723337312008-09-30T04:32:00.000-05:002008-09-30T04:32:00.000-05:00I agree that this has the quality of a woodblock ...I agree that this has the quality of a woodblock or etching, and think you'd be great at printmaking, Jo.You're great at drawing too!This is unusual and delightful.Viviennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10002012531162874560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29792638.post-54049072357512489532008-09-29T22:14:00.000-05:002008-09-29T22:14:00.000-05:00Paulette, thank you. A Brush pen has a flexible p...Paulette, thank you. A Brush pen has a flexible point somewhat like the watercolor brush that you fill with water, except it has ink. You use very little pressure to get a wider line. Very light, super light, to get a narrow line.<BR/><BR/>Barbara Weeks, thank you as well. I like pens because it is instant. No waiting to dry or coloring in like with colored pencils. I'm lazy.Jo Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411430042547033972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29792638.post-61331449756225608492008-09-29T08:25:00.000-05:002008-09-29T08:25:00.000-05:00LOL I'm glad I'm not the only one that was it that...LOL I'm glad I'm not the only one that was it that boat! Someday maybe I'll have the nerve to use a brush pen. Nicely done.BARBARA WEEKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15123095711319056949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29792638.post-6177493225233390532008-09-29T07:42:00.000-05:002008-09-29T07:42:00.000-05:00Not sure what a brush pen is, but it made for a be...Not sure what a brush pen is, but it made for a beautiful sketch!Paulettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11864567096626996460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29792638.post-51345534621726714542008-09-29T01:16:00.000-05:002008-09-29T01:16:00.000-05:00Thanks, Joanna. ((Hugs))Thanks, Joanna. ((Hugs))Jo Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411430042547033972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29792638.post-86543143636795587602008-09-29T00:15:00.000-05:002008-09-29T00:15:00.000-05:00Wow. Very nice!Wow. Very nice!Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03509431918259640103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29792638.post-51279016411065004282008-09-28T23:50:00.000-05:002008-09-28T23:50:00.000-05:00Gail, thanks so much. I have never tried woodcuts...Gail, thanks so much. I have never tried woodcuts or any kind of printing, always something new to try. I see a trip to the art supply store.... :)Jo Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411430042547033972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29792638.post-69984381535985721952008-09-28T17:40:00.000-05:002008-09-28T17:40:00.000-05:00Jo, very nice, love your interpretation, it does l...Jo, very nice, love your interpretation, it does look like a woodcut print.Gail Bartelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15549902387435797475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29792638.post-12183403010160357622008-09-28T17:02:00.000-05:002008-09-28T17:02:00.000-05:00Leslie, thank you so much for the confidence. Hug...Leslie, thank you so much for the confidence. Hugs back.<BR/><BR/>bmoon, thank you, too. The word yummy has sent me for chocolate. Hmmmm.Jo Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411430042547033972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29792638.post-69380679995660906672008-09-28T14:44:00.000-05:002008-09-28T14:44:00.000-05:00Very yummy sketch. Especially love the movement in...Very yummy sketch. Especially love the movement in the diagonal background, adds such vibrancy.joanieARThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320770340807131901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29792638.post-88010876426881633342008-09-28T11:39:00.000-05:002008-09-28T11:39:00.000-05:00It reminds me of a linoleum cut print.Your sketche...It reminds me of a linoleum cut print.<BR/>Your sketches are confident!<BR/>hugs to you, Jo! xoxoxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29792638.post-32851381976624657852008-09-28T10:49:00.000-05:002008-09-28T10:49:00.000-05:00Jennifer Rose, our comments overlapped. Thank you...Jennifer Rose, our comments overlapped. Thank you for stopping by and the nice words.<BR/><BR/>Ann, thank you. It does sort of look like that. I'll have to try those textured acrylics with a brush for a sketch. Hmmm.Jo Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411430042547033972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29792638.post-35908195446830145582008-09-28T10:26:00.000-05:002008-09-28T10:26:00.000-05:00You were very brave doing this with a brush pen! I...You were very brave doing this with a brush pen! I really like this, it has a relief print feel to it.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08559534274200050929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29792638.post-83806888811163327392008-09-28T10:25:00.000-05:002008-09-28T10:25:00.000-05:00Regina, yes, these on-line sketch groups are fun ....Regina, yes, these on-line sketch groups are fun ... and they keep me sketching. That is the main thing!<BR/><BR/>Melissa, Thanks. I think it is more lazy than confident. :) I like the instant finish .. good or bad. Ha.<BR/><BR/>Jeanette, thank you. The brush pen sure changes the way I work. No chance to scribble over it.<BR/><BR/>Kari, thanks for looking. It is a little like that, huh?<BR/><BR/>Shicat, thank you too. I will go check out your post.Jo Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411430042547033972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29792638.post-61510490733384177032008-09-28T10:24:00.000-05:002008-09-28T10:24:00.000-05:00great use of lines :)great use of lines :)Jennifer Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06528908250338974537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29792638.post-90560444082852954392008-09-28T08:52:00.000-05:002008-09-28T08:52:00.000-05:00Great interpretation.Great interpretation.cathyswatercolorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03318863061595720021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29792638.post-34985691818957156892008-09-28T06:46:00.000-05:002008-09-28T06:46:00.000-05:00Amazingly effective, considering you used just a p...Amazingly effective, considering you used just a pen. Lovely detail and a unique look. Makes me think of a woodcut or something similar.Kari Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06554918069264138736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29792638.post-3100946844588231282008-09-28T05:09:00.000-05:002008-09-28T05:09:00.000-05:00I like your ink version Jo. It defines the piece ...I like your ink version Jo. It defines the piece and gives it an illustrational feel.Jeanette Jobsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08935974758134419990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29792638.post-67502042001356731592008-09-28T01:50:00.000-05:002008-09-28T01:50:00.000-05:00I too admire your use of pen - it must take confid...I too admire your use of pen - it must take confidence as well as skill. I really like your sketch and thanks for the comment on my blog.Melissa Muirheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09256688160287908846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29792638.post-52129810058344468162008-09-27T22:16:00.000-05:002008-09-27T22:16:00.000-05:00Jo - You captured the image really well - I so adm...Jo - You captured the image really well - I so admire you for using a pen/brush!! Your sketch is great - this was fun, wasn't it?Regina Calton Burchetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13645029247311079588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29792638.post-78124271050333004532008-09-27T21:41:00.001-05:002008-09-27T21:41:00.001-05:00Valerie, thanks. I do enjoy using the pen.Valerie, thanks. I do enjoy using the pen.Jo Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411430042547033972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29792638.post-27895648467470392852008-09-27T21:41:00.000-05:002008-09-27T21:41:00.000-05:00Stacy, thanks. I sketch for the Scavenger Hunts in...Stacy, thanks. I sketch for the Scavenger Hunts in pen all the time. This I outlined in pencil and then went to freehand. I'm too impatient to do colored pencil, I like pen and pastel for the instant quality.Jo Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411430042547033972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29792638.post-28937307396453966102008-09-27T21:37:00.000-05:002008-09-27T21:37:00.000-05:00Great work! You are brave using a pen.Great work! You are brave using a pen.Valerie Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17636202309363978079noreply@blogger.com