Mountain Art

by Jeff
(Olympia,WA,USA)

This is a sketch of a mountain scene I created messing around with reflections.

I used Irfanview (a free image program) to open a scanned copy and used the negative, sharpness, oil paint and sepia picture effects to create the final image.

I can't remember the effects I selected for the midnight blue one as the order the effects are applied results in different results. Anyway I would suggest trying it out, it is fun and can create some rather interesting versions of your art.



Note from Kerry:
Hi Jeff
Isn't it amazing how those colors can make it look like a different drawing?

I love your drawing and I enjoyed viewing the different versions, so thanks!

Mountain Lake Scene Using Sharpie

by Jeff
(Olympia, WA)

This is a scene I drew using a black sharpie. I experimented with trying to create reflections in the water. With the sharpie though, there is no going back so this was my first pass.

I have also included several version using Irfanview effects.


***Note from Kerry:
Hi Jeff
I really like the original (of course!) but the 'emboss' and the sepia ones turned out really well, too. I think it has terrific effect with the ink, you've done a good job my friend.

Peaceful landscapes

by Jeff
(Olympia,WA,USA)

This is a series of drawings I did over this past week. I am still experimenting with finding a certain style for my mountains.

In all my drawings I do not start with a pre-determined scene I just let them happen and flow out the pencil.



Note from Kerry:
Hi Jeff,
I love that you use the option to have 4 images (thank you!) - I think it makes your pages so very interesting and it's great to compare what comes out of your pencil time after time.

I think of you when I try to imitate your style, off the top of my head without reference - and I can't do it!! It makes me admire you even more. Your drawings are always lovely.

Large Mountain Scene

by Jeff
(Olympia,WA)

Marty, funny you should mention drawing on a door. This is a drawing I did about ten years ago on the inside panel of a garage door we replaced.

This is the biggest drawing I have done and was one of my first that got me started on doing what I do now.


***Note from Kerry:
Hi Jeff
Please keep a lookout for a lot of doors heading your way. I would love this!!

Actually, I am going to do this on my garage door - great idea! Since the door is still in use and upright, I might have to draw something like a waterfall.

Do you have this door on display anywhere? I sure hope so!