WELCOME TO MY GALLERY
The majority of my drawings are done using either graphite pencil, or a combination of Prismacolor® Markers (artist-quality illustration markers), colored pencils, and Pigma Micron Archival Ink Pens on heavy duty drawing paper (called Bristol paper).
Graphite pencil drawing was my first introduction to art, and the thing that got me hooked. I have always been fascinated with the way they can be used to shade in different ways to mimic fabrics, textures, and facial features. Using them was my first experience in the joy of creating something from nothing - the realization that I had just created something that had never existed before is something I'll never forget, and is something I still feel to this day when I create a new illustration.
I first used Prismacolor® Markers in college for a pointillism project. But then I decided to try using them in my own way, and found that the way they blend and saturate the paper in sometimes vibrant, sometimes subtle ways was amazing. I was immediately struck with how much I loved them. I went on to do a whole series of drawings for my Senior Show using these amazing markers, and haven't stopped loving them since. As I've grown more and more comfortable with them, I've looked for other ways to use them and create even richer pieces, even researching other artists who use them to see their techniques. I found that creating a base layer with the markers, and then adding details with colored pencils creates a rich and vibrant affect.
If you are interested in purchasing any items in the gallery, please contact me at danielle@ellie.design for details.
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