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Blustery Grand Haven Pier walk

2/17/2014

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This is the famous landmark of Grand Haven, Mi. We had gone out to see the effects of our frigid winter on the pier and channel. It was below zero windchill that day. In this drawing, I wanted to capture the day where everything was white or gray with the exception of the pier. At this point in our relentless winter, I've had enough of the endless snow and ice and dream of the return of sunshine.  BUT, this is PURE Michigan, and I love the beauty of the seasons. 

My process: I chose a blue-gray paper so that would be the basic color of the scene. I used marker for the line drawing, then used chalk pastel. I added darker gray for the ice and shadow, and light blue for the sky. I used workable fixative to set that layer and then went in with white over the top.
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Steve Billock
2/17/2014 02:39:12 am

Great stuff Ann. Talented!

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Chris Sodini
2/17/2014 03:30:13 am

I like this one, but then the Grand Haven pier is one of my favorites in pictures.

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Terri
2/17/2014 10:09:04 am

It makes me shiver, it looks so cold. Good job!

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Kim
2/17/2014 10:27:36 am

I love this scene and just read the description of how you created it. Nice work, Ann!!

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Ann GR
2/17/2014 10:46:38 am

Thanks to all for your comments and compliments. I appreciate you taking the time to write. Hearing what you like gives me a boost of confidence to keep going and share my drawings with others.

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Janna Smith
2/21/2014 02:30:49 pm

Love this. Beautiful technique! I am soooo enjoying your blog!

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Nancee Marchinowski link
2/21/2014 02:42:12 pm

Ann, this is so beautiful! All of your artwork is wonderful!

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Cathy
2/23/2014 01:40:28 am

Ann, your work is inspiring. Thanks for sharing. The pier of Grand Haven makes me feel I was there.

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