Just Pick One Color And Sneak It In
I pulled the center of a previous comment to retrieve the title of this post. Thank you, I appreciate that! I often get stuck on the titles. The entire comment said: “Maybe just pick one color and sneak it into this picture. Might add a cool little touch.” See how I got the title?
We did take that conversation a little farther, right? You specifically asked for red. That did happen, didn’t it? Or did one of me imagine the whole thing? I looked all through the comments section of that pen drawing and other conversations we had around the same time but I couldn’t find the actual red request anywhere.
@jlsplatts: Feel free to set me straight on this one and copy/paste your request because I can’t find it, I’m going on memory. But I can show you what the red drawing looks like:
After
Before
Something as simple as “might add a cool little touch” is greatly appreciated. Your request challenged me to do something I’ve never done. The only way any of us can get better at something/anything is to become comfortable with what we’ve convinced ourselves is not comfortable.
This is only my second time drawing with pens and my very first time drawing with dots, both are direct results of the red pen acquisition. I didn’t own one, locating it was difficult. I went to one business center, two commercial convenience stores and finally a craft store to find the red pen. It took about a week. It still isn’t the one I’m looking for but it worked for this drawing. I learned a little more with each visit, too, @jlsplatts, thanks again, otherwise I would not have been inside those places asking questions.
Locating the pen turned out to be easier than applying it. The most difficult part of this challenge was actually touching the page with the red pen once I finished the black ink. It took me 30 minutes of ‘almost’ touching the paper, only to retract my hand and rethink the idea. 30 minutes later I finally touched the paper and added a ‘sneak’ of red:
:pause: This is where I stopped using the black ink. I wasn’t sure what the red ink was going to do to the tree so I kept trying to imagine it. I would ‘almost’ let the red pen touch the paper, then pull my hand back. This is what happened the time I did not pull my hand back:
那將是一個偉大的紋身！
I love that type of work bro, the amount of time spent on it must be crazy!!
Again you've got that tatoo vibe going , but ouch , one dot after the other that might hurt a little :P I don't know you tell me
很多哎哟
That’s really cool you like it! Cuz I do too, I’ve never done it. But every time I see ‘shape type/black ink/dots’ drawings (I don’t know their official classification) on here, they stop me from whatever I was doing and I’m zoned in. I’m glad you like them, I wasn’t sure if it was just me.
This one did take me awhile, longer than most. I didn’t time it though, Danget! Probably between 5-10 hours somewhere’ish??
Tattoos! I’m the biggest sissy! If someone wanted to do some work on me in dots my response would probably consist of several censored words! I’ve heard it all: “I fell asleep in the chair, etc.” Ya I don’t have any of those stories! Hahaha.
There's no denying it is Very Good!...
BUT...
I do think you could do better if only you had a red pen that was - 'THE ONE!' 😜
The story is still writing itself. No ish, I just got back from Staples where I had to order the pen. Can’t try it, just have to assume it’ll do what I want. The hastle I just went through to place the order, cancel, refund, replace... dude! “Still writing itself.” Ha, I’ll keep you posted.
Sure is nice to see you again @sivehead, thanks a lot for your continued support.
Man!... I wish I had an app for that!
Oh, and thanks for saving me a front row seat! 👍
Look what just came in the mail...
There it is dude, the elusive .5mm, fine tip, uniball red pen. The only way to get it was to order an 8 pack of various colors. But there it is “oooh... ahhhhh” the third from the left.
My wife had to identify the sky and grass colors for my colorblind eyes (red tape) but I think I’m ready to go now!
Ooooo!... just look at that sexy thing 😯... that's Awesome. Can't wait to see what amazing works of art you can create now!
Best seat in the house! Let me know if there’s anything you need.
Ummm... popcorn?! 😜
I thought you’d never ask! This is LA, all the popcorn machines are medically sculpted. 👍🏿
Looks awsome :). Maybe in 30 years i could do that good. The red came out nice.
I sure am glad you like it, I wasn’t sure what to think since black is ‘normal.’ I think I’m going to add a green and blue to my shopping list should I ever find the correct red.
I really appreciate you stopping by @weirdheadaches, thanks a lot!
Edit:
And one more thing. Hey well done on the Picker Adventures too. That’s an impressive profit!
Thanks :)
Green & blue.... should be interesting :)
I agree that the red color gave a good finish to the result, or I don't know if you will continue to work on it. I love this style, I've always wanted to do something about it, although it looks very complicated and above all make all the details perfectly symmetrical.
I’m quickly learning I like this style too, it’s fun. Plus you can really lose track of time.
Actually I will continue to work this style. I just ordered an 8-pack of .5 uniball pens actually which includes a blue and ‘hopefully’ the red I’ve been looking for.
Let the ink fly @gustavoadolfodca, you’ll really enjoy it and the final product is a lot of fun to stare at. Give it a shot and let me know what you think, thanks a lot for stopping by!
Don’t let that @jlsplatts character get in your head. He is trying to make you ruin your pictures to make his look good. If and when he does start drawing.
Don’t worry, yours are way better than his trash that he draws.
Dah ha ha ha.
Well done this drawing turned out amazing!!
Whoa whoa whoa. Take it easy pal and mind your own business....Food!!
Now go make your post about who won the first Food Fight Friday Contest. So I can get paid foo
I sure am glad you made it by here, regardless of what Splatt says.
Your food is always welcome here @foodfightfriday, thanks a lot for stopping by!
This is insanely awesome @dandays!
aaand Thank you for resteeming it @weirdheadaches. Glad I got to peep this!!!
You’re very welcome. I really appreciate you telling me what you think!
Thanks a lot for stopping by @thereikiforest and thank you, as well, @weirdheadaches. Happy hump day ya’all!
My pleasure :) Happy Wednesday to you also! <333
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It took a friend to come 500 miles and took the journey to find the pen as well. The locating of the pen is the story behind the pen !!!
I remember saying something about red, maybe it was in a text or something. Just that slight touch of red totally adds a different feel to this drawing.
Well done
I sure am glad you like it! I was hoping you would leave a comment or else my whole post would’ve backfired. This is the part that didn’t go in the body, this part’s to you personally.
I have this ritualistic exercise regiment right.. several miles/day peddling plus the time spent training. Well, during those 2-3 hours each day, my headphones are playing bible.is, that’s what my earbuds play whether I’m lifting or cardio. I look at it like this: cardio I’m working everything I can’t see, weights is everything I can see. I utilize those times to exercise my brain and heart with the Bible in my ears.
Well dude I was thinking about what I should draw for you to complete this red pen request. I thought about it for a couple days, probably a week. One day in my earbuds was either John, 1 John, one of the John’s OR Timothy, it was right around there somewhere and it was either of those 2 apostles. Well.. you know as well as I do they both mention the Tree Of Life several times.
So I’m not sure who, but it was one of those 2. I was trying to figure out what I could draw in red for you and one of them said “Tree Of Life.”
Thanks a lot @jlsplatts, I appreciate the challenge and I’m glad you like it! 👍🏿
That is frickin awesome!! God is Good! What an awesome way to get inspired for a drawing. I’m goin to have to check out Bible.is. I spend a good amount of time in my work truck and would be an awesome way to get some more word in throughout the day.
And let’s not forget two sunsets and three dessert shops in between . Hahahah
My man! And I’m pretty sure you used your phone for this response. You’re doin great chef!
You’re right my friend, 2 sunsets, more than one coconut milk ice cream, 1 chef, a few hours kitchen time, a half dozen meal deliveries.. and the list continues. All for the red pen and it still isn’t the right one!
Thanks a lot for stopping by @chefcory, you just made my day.
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Awesome! I’m glad I was able to catch your attention @creativecrypto, thank you! Thanks a lot for stopping by, I look forward to your future work as well.