God, in all things...Finished

Ok...here's the finished piece...i'm really pleased with it. :)

I did put a wash on the snail, and it's subtle, but looks really good with the rest being black and white. 

I also tried scanning the piece for this post, rather than taking a photo like i usually do.  I really like that the whites are whiter.

God, in all things #3

This is finished, except for a color 'wash' on the snail...which i'm still not 100% sure that i want to do. I'll decide shortly.

Details...
5" x 5"
stippling created with a .13mm Rapidograph
surface is illustration board

God, in all things #2

I'm finding that stippling hands takes a different approach than an element - say, the snail - that is made up entirely of dots.  Keeping so much white requires more sensitivity when deciding where to place the dots...and there is more 'consideration' involved.  So, the process is actually a little slower.

I'm trying to decide if i should use color (a light wash) on the snail.  That was part of the original idea...but it's also what ruined the first attempt with the tree frog.  I probably will use color...i'll just start with a super light wash and build it up slowly.

God, in all things #1

In early June there will be a presentation at a local church called, "Choosing Compassion"...part of the ongoing Belko Peace Series.  There will be a couple speakers, music, and artwork.  I was asked to contribute any artwork that might fit the theme of compassion for one another, compassion for our earth, and tolerance for all who exist on our planet.

Two ideas came to mind and, below, is the first one...i've just gotten started on it.  To be honest, this is my 2nd attempt...i ruined the first piece. :(  Instead of a snail, i had used a tiny tree frog, and by the time i added a color wash (the last thing before calling it finished) it was no longer identifiable.  Bummer. Yup...thousands of dots down the drain.  But i'm actually liking the snail better.

This piece is about 5" square and i'll be stippling the entire thing with my Rapidograph .13mm pen

And yes, i'm still working on the blue glass bottle...it's just that this 'compassion' piece has a deadline.