Art Media 101 - Graphite, Charcoal & Conte Crayons - Due June 20, 2009

[Meran]

Graphite, Charcoal & Conte Crayons (if you use the washable graphite pencils, don't add the water. We want DRY for this one.) In this case, we have 3 to pick from; you may even mix the media. Or just do one in graphite, one in charcoal and one in Conte crayon (to make up your three cards). It's up to you.


Introduction: Remember, the goal is to try something new; be brave; work out of your comfort zone! If you don't already have the medium you want to try, borrow some from a friend.. after all, these are small little cards; you won't be using much!

This will be a 3/3 or 6/6 swap

Unlimited players

Cards will be in JUST the stated medium (tho feel free to ask). You may work in any theme you like; be relaxed.. it's all about the medium... some of the examples below have some ink lining in them; don't do that.. try to do with just the medium itself.

Each month, cards must be postmarked by the 15th. Returns will be mailed by the 30th of each month, if not earlier.

Please send a SASE or correct postage for U.S. players. International players will have postage picked up by me. Please include a label.

LATE CARDS WILL BE RETURNED, because of the quick returns. No extra card is necessary, though I'll take it if you insist. I don't want the cards to be late tho, just because you wanted to make me an extra! I have plenty of cards; I won't suffer.

Please make sure you write the Swap Name and Medium on the back of your cards along with your user name, for iTrader feedback. You may also want to put the swap name on the return envelope, so you know when you get it what's in the envelope.. of course, you'll figure that out once you open it, right?


Here are links for this month's medium:
http://www.squidoo.com/graphite-vs-charcoal
http://www.ehow.com/how_2109633_draw-eye-conte-crayon.html
http://jeanvincent.com/contecrayons2.htm


Special Interest:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/abobb/
http://www.judithkingartist.com/Graphite-Charcoal.html

1. meran
2. Janet
3. Genxster
4. Molossus
5. Anonevyl
6. Robin LIng
7. Patti
8. fyrelyter
9. Couchart
10. Morning Star

[Janet]

Right!!!! :D

[Genxster]

I just found some Conte crayons in my supply graveyard and I haven't used my charcoal pencils in ages. I'd like to join this. I may shoot for 6:6. Charcoal goes pretty fast.

[molossus]

Sign me up. I'm going to try out conte on my lokta paper. There's a great article in International Artist by a portraitist who uses this medium. Not sure I'll do portraits though. Maybe.:rolleyes:

[Meran]

Janet, Genxster, and Molossus, you're in!
Molossus, do you have a link, by any chance??

[molossus]

The artist's name is Marina Dieul. She has some of her work on her blog (though some of it is oil) http://marinadieul.blogspot.com/

Here's one that shows another of her conte works:
http://marinadieul.blogspot.com/2008/06/fusain-et-sanguine-charcoal-and.html

[Meran]

she's rather intimidating! wow.

[Anonevyl]

Ok - I'll play!

[Meran]

OOh, Anne, we'd love to have you here!

[molossus]

I think it's amazing what Marina can do. She only uses the 3 colors, but I'd love to know how many shades in that range that she typically uses on a picture.

[Janet]

So I have some new tinted charcoal pencils and some paper (treat from my son), but....
I need lots of practise for this one. I don't like the special paper for a start off, I really prefer the white.
I am struggling with finding subject matter!!!

[Meran]

Yeah, I get you.. me too.. I may go back to plain ol' bristol and 2B and 3B pencil...

[Ashazart]

Arrgh....temptations abound!

[Anonevyl]

Cyn-thi-a! Cyn-thi-a! Goooooooo CYNTHIA!!!!!

[molossus]

I think I'm going to start doing only three + hostess card for swaps so I'll have more time for one on ones, so I'm done. Meran, we've gotta get together soon. Not that we needed this excuse!

[Robin Ling]

Be brave?Work out of my comfort zone? I was born with a pencil in hand.

[Ashazart]

Be brave?Work out of my comfort zone? I was born with a pencil in hand.


Oh ouch! Your poor mother! :twitcy:

[Ashazart]

Cyn-thi-a! Cyn-thi-a! Goooooooo CYNTHIA!!!!!


Oh shush now. Anne, are you trying to get me into trouble? The patron saint called "you did it to yourself" is peering down at me with raised eyebrows! :swoon:

[Meran]

So, should I put you two down, Cynthia and Robin? :D

I've done a charcoal and one of two graphites... very different style than your lovelies, Molossus.. and yes, we'll be getting together.. and you can always call me for in betweens. I'm usually home..

[Ashazart]

Don't put me down right now Meran, but if I find that some of these types of pieces manage to escape from their cages over the course of the next few weeks, I will be sure to let you know! ;)

[molossus]

It's funny, that given the fact that pencil was my primary means of making art for many a long year, I never tried the method of toning the paper and erasing for detail. I really like the softness it gives.

I did rediscover that conte gives off a lot of dust, and yes I am allergic to it!

[Robin Ling]

Yes Please Can You Add Me To This Swap?

[molossus]

YaY!!!! Glad to see you've joined!

[Meran]

Robin , so glad you could join us :D

[Patti]

I'd like to join, if I may. I have five images ready. I may do more or perhaps just select 3 of these.

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These are all done with 4B graphite drawing pencil. Of course, the scans don't show them to their full advantage. The apples and the fairy are done on smooth paper while the others are on watercolor paper so don't take the graphite as smoothly.

[Meran]

Sure Patti, I've put you on the list too! Do you need my addy, or did you save it from last time? :D

[Patti]

I have it Meran. I keep a database of addys.

[Meran]

Me too Patti.. okay, good, you're in!

[Patti]

My cards are going postal tomorrow morning.

[molossus]

Meran, with the way things are going, I don't know if we'll have a chance to get together before these are due. I've been to your house, but don't actually know your address! I think I'll go ahead and mail them. Better safe than sorry.

[Ashazart]

Well, I drew a few graphite cards and posted them to the gallery, but I am not sure they will be acceptable for this swap. I figure I will wait to see if they garner any comments. If not, I will go back to the drawing board and try something else.

[Meran]

Cynthia, I don't think you can DO a bad card! Send them in, they'll be cheerfully traded. :D

[Meran]

Patti, your cards came in today.. sorry I'm so terse, too much to do but I am keeping up with my monthly swaps above all else! :D and thanks, dearie, for the extra..

remember everyone, send me a PM artist request! I'll try to do what I can; this way you just might be able to get someone you don't have in your collection!

Robin, I got yours today too... that was an interesting 'wrapper' you sent!! where'd you get such a thing? and 6 cards, very cool!

[Meran]

Sandra, I got your cards and might I say how 'old world' they look?? Wonderful, as usual ;)

here are mine, so far..
the first is charcoal and conte crayon, the other two are graphite

[Janet]

here are mine. all in tinted charcoal pencil

[Ashazart]

Meran, I absolutely love your lovers! :D

Janet, your landscapes look so soft and lovely!

Nice work ladies.

[fyrelyter]

Meran, I would like to join, please.

[Ashazart]

Meran, I would like to be signed up please.

[Ashazart]

These are going in the mail today.

[morning star]

OH BOY ! ! another wisconsinite, welcome, fyrelyter
Hmmmm... was that a bit much?

[Meran]

cool! two new players!
I'll go put you on the front page...:D

[Meran]

Cynthia, got your very cool cards today. Points later, prob Sunday, when I have time. Wanted you to know they're here.

[Ashazart]

Thanks for letting me know Meran!

[Janet]

Mine were posted today Meran :)

[Meran]

thanks Janet.
I'm off to start the next in line Monthly Media swap.. Markers.. look for it..

[Meran]

Got Janet's and Fyrelyter's cards while I was gone.. FAB'O may I say!!

Looks to me like y'all are VERY comfortable with pencil.. ;)

won't be leaving the iTrader points yet, but will .. just wanted you to know they're here safely and soundly...

[morning star]

can I join please? :)
I sent mine off this morning.

[Meran]

of course, Colleen, what would we do without you? :D

[Meran]

Colleen, your cards came in today.. love the one called "Fay". Is that a friend of yours?

All points will be given today, to those I've 'missed',,, I'm doing task avoidance, so the other ones all get done :D

OR just call it 'catch up day'.. :jiggy:

[morning star]

Thanks, Fay is my sister

[Meran]

I got Mellanie's cards today, and am waiting on one more set, still in the hands of the USPS.. then they'll all be sorted out. Remember, I'm letting YOU pick the cards you'd like to have.. OR the artist. That's probably easier. This way, you can get a card from an artist you don't yet have any cards from! send requests by pm, please.. :D

[molossus]

I don't have anything by Patti or Anonevyl or Janet, so I'd love something of theirs. Can't wait to see what I get!

[Patti]

I have nothing from any of the artists in this thread so anything I get will please me to no end.

[Meran]

I'm hearing you.. :D

[morning star]

fyrelyter I just saw your buildings and landscapes in the gallery......very cool.

[Meran]

all are being sorted RIGHT NOW and will be in the mail tomorrow...
thanks for your patience AND hard work... all laid out, the cards are quite stunning..and they're 'only pencil'. Lovely, lovely handwork ladies!
I've taken note of all your comments; I hope to please each and every one of you with great cards. Tho that won't be hard to do with this collection.. :D

[Genxster]

Just got my returns today! Beautiful cards from fyrelyter, Anonevyl, and Meran. Thanks for hosting Meran. This was a great swap.

[molossus]

I received my returns as well. Beautiful works from Robin, Anonevyl, and Janet. I've left REP for you all! Thank you!

[Patti]

Received my wonderful graphite cards today from exceptional artists:
molossus' "Vintage Lady II"
Robin Ling's castle dooorways and
fyrelyter's "The candle holder"

I love these excellent renderings. Thank you ladies so much and also thanks to Meran for her marvelous hosting.

[fyrelyter]

I recieved my returns today! Got wonderful cards from Robin Ling, morningstar, molossus, Patti, couchart, and Genxster. Thank you everybody! You've made my first group swap truly an enjoyable one!

[Meran]

It really was a swap that everyone had great cards in.. :D

[morning star]

I got my little beauties today.
Thank you Molossus for the pomeranian, Robin for the portrait and fyrelyter (my first fyrelyter...yay) for building blocks and of course Meran for another great swap.

[Meran]

Man, I wanted to keep that pom, but I didn't make enough cards :( Glad she got a good home!

[Ashazart]

Ever since I started reading that folks were getting their returns, I've been checking my mailbox, only to feel a let down not to find mine. Maybe today will be the day....:radar:

[Anonevyl]

Got great returns - better than great - from Fryrelyter (my first card from her as well, yay!) Robin Ling, and Cynthia!!!!! These are MOST EXCELLENT cards. Thanks, Meran, for hosting :)

[Ashazart]

My wishes were answered, as my returns arrived today! I was the very lucky recipient of one of Meran's twisted "lover" trees, Fyrelyter's "bunch of grapes," and Janet's soft river stream among hills. Thank you for doing such lovely work ladies and Meran for hosting!
:jiggy::jiggy::jiggy:

[Janet]

Mine arrived yesterday. Great returns from this swap. Many thanks to Patti for 'memories, Meran for 'arms of a friend' and morning star for 'Fay'.

Thanks again Meran, another super swap.

[Meran]

Great! All cards have been received, so I can call this swap "done" :D