Each year I draw my hot cross buns with my watercolour pencils at Easter. This year is no different.
I bought some from a local bakery (they must have peel ! ) One hot cross bun has sat on my desk for a few days while I drew it. I tried to remember to take photos along the way. The second drawing was a lot quicker. They are best when toasted in the oven and buttered. These buns were great to draw but did not live up to my ideal bun to eat. But I managed to anyway!
As a work in progress
my table 
The basic shapes
Building up the colour 
Oops I put one of watercolour pencils in my water bowl. They are also called watersolouble or aquarelles. The pigment dissolves when water is added and that is that the wonderful thing about them. You can see the range of colour and tone that you get from one pencil. Faber Castell Walnut Brown Watercolour Pencil
BUT this is what happens when you leave it in water. Then I touched the tip and it fell off. However, I left it to dry out overnight and sharpened it, and is right to use again.
I have lots of projects over the Easter long weekend. There have been walks and catchups with friends and of course, sketching. Whatever you do, have a safe and happy Easter break.
The hot cross buns look so real and the blog this week is just as informative and aspiring as other weeks. Easter greetings to you.
Beautiful sketch! I’ve never tried watercolour pencils before.
Thank you! Watercolour pencils are such fun If you get a chance, try them .
Thank you for your continual support !