My WorkThe shading method I used was contour-hatching. I used a 2B pencil for the initial sketch, as well as for the lighter shadows of the object. For the darker shadows, I used a 4B pencil. Then, I used a 6B pencil for the really dark and small details. Stop and ThinkFor each technique, the … Read more
My WorkMy inspiration for this tattoo was the Christian cross, however, I ended up combining different symbols that relate to Christianity. The overall tattoo is in the shape of a water droplet, symbolizing God’s grace. The droplet is divided using negative space, forming a sailboat on top of ocean waves. The boat’s sails form the … Read more
My WorkThis is a drawing of my brother’s boot. I first drew a pencil sketch and inked it with a fine, black pen. Then, I coloured the boot using coloured pencils. The same was used for the floor / background. I used brown, acrylic yarn as the shoelace and coated it in Elmer’s glue before … Read more
AboutMy name is Rachael Lao. I was born in the Philippines and immigrated to Canada when I was six years old. My family and I have been living in Canada for more than a decade now, though we still complain about the cold weather. During my spare time, I enjoy doing art, reading, playing music, … Read more
This is a watercolour painting of a nebula. I did a variegated wash for the first layer, and then I added various textures and colours to create more interest. I used white gouache for the stars by splattering the paint with a loaded brush and tapping it with another brush. Artist Inspirations:Jackson Pollock’s radical methods … Read more
I first divided the sheets of watercolour paper into smaller rectangles using masking tape. Then, I did the basics of applying watercolour paint: wet on dry, wet into wet, flat wash, gradated wash, drybrush, dry on wet, and two variegated washes. Artist Inspirations: Emily CarrWhat do you think Emily Carr’s most important contribution to society … Read more
I drew the lines with a #2 pencil first, and then I darkened them with a hard-tip brush pen. For the colours, I used wax-based coloured pencils. My initials were warm coloured (red and orange), while the background was cool coloured (green and blue). Artist Inspirations: Edvard MunchConduct an inquiry into Edvard Munch’s painting The … Read more
I used charcoal pencils (hard, medium, and soft compressed) for this drawing. For the blending, I used tissue paper that was wrapped around my finger. I also used a kneaded eraser to add highlights on the banana. This was all done on drawing paper designed for pencil, charcoal, pastel, and pen. Artist Inspirations: Heather HansenConduct … Read more
This is a morbid drawing of a creature attacking a bird perched on a thorny rose bush. I used printed images of ink drawings, which are the skull, bird, ribs, talon, and roses. Parts of the images were removed and glued onto the drawing paper. Then, I drew the rest of them using an ink … Read more
I first drew a perspective grid with graphite pencils and outlined the city with an ink pen. To help show depth and space, I used coloured pencils. The objects closer to the foreground are more vibrant and sharper than the objects closer to the background. Shading was also used for the darker areas and around … Read more