Byron's ArtRage Explorations

[ScottF]

Byron, your work is always fantastic and fun! Thanks for the previews of the pencil settings--very useful!!!!!

[byroncallas]

Scott & Saddy: thank you both - much appreciated.

[byroncallas]

I thought I'd take a stab at another pencil drawing, this from a reference photo I took while hiking in Peru in 2002. It seems full of problems, but I thought, what the heck, I'll post it anyway and hope for better next time. I hope you'll enjoy it at least a little.

100% AR3 pencil and eraser. No other tools or digital enhancements.

Edit: Note, following up Fly's comment: you can get the charcoal feel by using the heavy pressure settings in the settings panel, selecting 100% black for the strong lines, and pushing up the size of the pencil usually well over 100. It is 200 to 500 in several areas in this drawing. Then varying the color choice selection the entire gray scale supports further developing the charcoal feel and appearance, along with liberal use of the eraser.

[flyashy]

That's so great byron!
It feels like charcol! wow! what is this secret sir??!!??

[Alexandra]

I agree, this is awesome Byron!!!!!

[Belvrog]

I am with Sandra on your last painting. So well done Byron! Great ambience. And I'd also like to see a slideshow of your paintings. I can confirm the opinion that your paintings have a bond between them that would turn out great in a slideshow. I can already see your colorful lively abstracts morphing on screen.

[byroncallas]

Belvrog, Sandy, Fly, thanks so much. Much appreciated. I was nervous about posting this. Your kind feedback is encouraging.

[Boxy]

You're a natural all rounder Byron! Great stuff

[foxytocin]

Byron, why should you be nervous? It's a great piece and this forum features a kind and instructive audience.

[Lima]

Byron cool. It really does seem charcoal on canvas. But not only that, beautiful composition of a fantastic, magical place, the Peruvian Amazon. Beautiful my friend, once in a while you could reward us with this type of painting.