I went back to watercolor pencils for this piece. Pencils allow me to use a more familiar workflow and concentrate on creating the basic shapes that make up the object(s). Surprisingly, it's the color of these color pencils that really throws me off. There is a world of difference between the color on the pencil and the color on the paper (and that is further exacerbated by the addition of water). As I was working, it felt like I was just guessing the whole time.
I love the leaves protruding from the top: it was fun to try and assemble the shapes while thinking about the overall color. I am not such a big fan of the...um...pineapple skin? I got lost in the texture and rushed through the forms that make up the outside. The colors aren't even close. Still, it feels good to complete something this challenging. I want to take another attempt at this fruit before I finally decide to eat it.
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