'Reflecting', colored pencils 20 x 30 cm

This picture (20 x 30 cm, colored pencils on paper), was created for the November issue of Colored Pencil Magazine (you can order a printed or digital copy online). In a 3-page article, I explain in 7 illustrated steps how I build up my portraits.

'Boy', portrait with Caran D'Ache Grafstone crayon

Caran D'Ache Grafstone crayon 6B, on paper.
Size is about 80 x 40 cm.

'Lieke', commissioned portrait drawing

Commissioned portrait in colored pencils on paper, 30 x 40 cm.

'Yiannis', 2012.

'Yiannis'.
Caran D'Ache Grafstone 6B crayon on paper, 42x42 cm.
Not for sale.

Portrait drawing made with Caran d'Ache Grafstone

I treated myself to some new material, and have tried out the Caran d'Ache Grafstone 6B crayon. I like it! I want to combine it with a white crayon to add extra detail in a light color.
This picture is 42 x 42 cm, and part of my personal collection.

Color pencil drawing of more steps in Oia, Santorini (40x60cm)

This picture is for sale for € 800,- ex VAT.  International shipping possible.

Maybe you recognize this door; I drew the view in the other direction before (see below). These steps are in Oia, Santorini (Greece).
Color pencils on paper, size 40 x 60 cm.

Portrait drawing of Aion, color pencils on paper 38 x 59cm

This portrait made with color pencils (40 x 60cm)  is part of my personal collection.

Color pencil drawing of 'Door in Oia', Santorini

Original color pencil drawing on paper, size 42 x 59 cm.

For sale: € 950,- ex VAT. International shipping possible.

This picture was exhibited on Santorini, from August 1st - October 1st, at Aghios Artemios traditional houses in Vourvoulos during the Santorini Biennale of Arts.

These steps can be found in the village of Oia, Santorini; (there used to be a post office here many years ago). The view to the other side is sensational!

Colour pencil drawing of steps in Oia, Santorini

Original color pencil drawing (42x42cm) of steps in Oia, Santorini (Greece).

For sale: € 950,- ex VAT. International shipping possible.

This picture was exhibited on Santorini, from August 1st - October 1st, at Aghios Artemios traditional houses in Vourvoulos, during the Santorini Biennale of Arts.

Colour pencil drawing 'Perissa Cat'

Original color pencil drawing, 40x60 cm.

SOLD.

This picture was exhibited on Santorini, from August 1st - October 1st, at Aghios Artemios traditional houses in Vourvoulos, during the Santorini Biennale of Arts.

This is a color pencil drawing of a cat named 'Princess'. She belongs to the owners of hotel 'The Best', in Perissa, Santorini (Greece). Princess loves to doze in this flower pot on the terrace outside one of the hotel rooms.

Colour pencil drawing of Nika, 40x60 cm

This is my latest drawing, of our dog Nika. She has been with us since October 2011, when she was flown over from Crete. Her ears are not always in this position, but the look and pose are very typical.
This picture is part of my personal collection.

Portrait of Jerom

I have just finished drawing this portrait of my youngest nephew Jerom.
It is sized 40x60cm, and made with colour pencils (Caran D'Ache Supracolor Soft & Pablo).

Color pencil drawing of a gate in Oia, Santorini (Greece)

Color pencil drawing on paper, 40 x 60cm

For sale: € 950,- ex VAT. International shipping possible.

This picture was exhibited on Santorini, at Aghios Artemios traditional houses in Vourvoulos, from August 1st - October 1st, during the Santorini Biennale of Arts.

If you walk down the main street in Oia, and turn left, and then left again, before you reach the windmill, you will find this lovely spot. Even in August, there were not too many tourists, probably because there are no bars and restaurants. I walk down here every time I visit Oia.

Color pencil drawing of cat in Emborio, Santorini

Color pencil drawing of a cat in the village Emborio, Santorini (Greece).
Size: 40 x 60cm.

For sale: € 850,- ex VAT. International shipping possible.

I visited Emborio for the first time in August 2011. Unbelievable, since I have been to Santorini at least 12 times!  And the old part of Emborio is beautiful! It was an eye-opener for me.
This cat looked at me as if it was saying: "I am completely at ease", while at the same time expressing that it was ready to jump up and escape if I got too close. I was intrigued by this expression, but also by the textures in the cat's fur, and in the wall and the ground. The coolness of the wall and ground, in contrast with the heat of the really hot day in August. And what a wonderful colour the wall is! An artist can't not see this!

Stairway to heaven, colour pencil drawing

Original color pencil drawing of a stairway in Pyrgos on the island Santorini, Greece.
40x60cm, color pencils on paper. 

For sale: € 950,- ex VAT.. International shipping possible.

This picture was exhibited on Santorini, from August 1st - October 1st, at Aghios Artemios traditional houses in Vourvoulos, during the Santorini Biennale of Arts.

I found this wonderful spot on Santorini one day in 2010, when I traveled to Pyrgos from Perissa by bus. Pyrgos is a mountain village with an authentic character, and it's not too touristic. It has some wonderful views.

New drawing, colour pencils 40 x 60 cm

Colour pencil drawing (40 x 60cm), of own dog.
I found her in a bush, together with her brothers and sisters, in 2001 in Perissa, Santorini (Greece).
We had seen the puppies the night before, searching for food and adventure at the terrace of restaurant 'Lava'. There were always cats at Lava, so the owner was not keen on dogs...
The next morning, I got up early and went out to look for them. Their mother was also around, she was a very sweet black labrador mix. But there was little hope that the puppies would survive the winter since the mother's owner didn't want them in, or around his house. We called the local animal protection group, SAWA, They collected the puppies and took them to their shelter.
A few weeks later, our 3-month old puppy was living with us, and our two other Greek dogs, in Holland. She is almost 11 years old now. She is happy, fit and healthy and most probably the sweetest dog in the world.

Portrait drawing of Marloes

Finished! The drawing, size 40x 60 cm was made with Caran D'Ache colour pencils on paper.

Marloes, photo

The nest portrait I am going to draw is of 5 year old Marloes.
I will be using this photograph.

Mickey, Coco en Kira

Size: about 40x60cm.

Beagle 'Bosse'

Bosse is the fourth beagle I have drawn for the Bakker family. Now their dog family gallery is complete!

Drawing of a horse for Art Magazine 'Atelier'

...and this is the result!

Drawing of a horse for Art Magazine 'Atelier'

Art Magazine 'Atelier' had asked me to provide an article on how to draw horses. They would like me to show 8 stages, from the beginning up to the final result. I will upload the stages soon!

An article on my work was published in this magazine once before, you can view it on my web site www.susanbrinkmann.com, under 'Publications'

Meanwhile, here is a photo of the horse I am drawing.

Status drawing, 27 dec 2010

Status drawing Mickey, Coco & Kira, Dec.13th 2010

The size has become 40x60 cm. If it had been 50cm high, there would have been too much empty space at the top and/or bottom of the drawing.

Luka

My most recent drawing, in colour pencils, size 40x60cm.

Portrait of Mickey, Kira and Coco

I am now going to start working on a portrait of these 3 dogs.
 Last week I took some pictures of them, and their owner Zsa Zsa and I then decided on the composition above. About 7 years ago, I drew a portrait of the dog on the left, Mickey, and am grateful to have been approached again now for this commission.

It will be a drawing in colour pencil, sized 50x65cm.
You will be able to follow the process with regular updates in this blog.

I hope to have it ready by January 18th, as it is to be a surprise for Zsa Zsa's partner's birthday.