Color Pencil is my third medium. It is as relaxing as rug hooking but even slower! I have won awards for my pencil work and will be starting some new pieces this year. My first experience with color pencil was to color plan my rugs. This led to more experimentation and I realized it wasn't just for kids anymore!
In addition to a good tool in color planning, it also combines well with watercolor. I begin with 300 lb hot press watercolor paper and lay down the washes of color with the paint. I develop the design on top of the wash using the pencil. Occasionally I throw in a little ink.
This piece is a favorite. I love to break borders using positive and negative space.
