This week in addition to trying to figure out how to make rocks under water here are my experimental ACEOs.  First is just a quick pencil sketch, middle is pen and ink, done with Staedtler Triplus fine markers, and third is a dragon fly done with pen and ink and color pencil on a colored paper.  Need to do some more work on next dragon fly to really try to capture the delicacy of the wings. 
Thanks for stopping by and hope you are having a great week.

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renate said…
Hi Nelvia:) Your ACEO's are very nice. I love the colors of the one in the middle but the dragon fly is my fav. Hope you are doing fine.I write you a mail this weekend. Miss you!xxx
October 25, 2013 at 2:31 PM
Beatriz Abel said…
Nelvia su trabajo de las piedras debajo del agua me pareció muy acertado, y el tronco hecho con pluma es realmente hermoso,
Estos últimos ACEO también están interesantes, saludos
October 25, 2013 at 7:07 PM
hmuxo said…
Nelvia!!! I love the dragonfly! Always my favorite!!!!
October 31, 2013 at 10:06 AM
Nelvia said…
Thanks Beti, the ACEOS are fun to do and quick, easy to try new things. I like the tree trnk too and it was fun to find the pattern.
October 31, 2013 at 10:55 AM
Nelvia said…
Thanks Sweetie, hope you are feeling ok
October 31, 2013 at 10:56 AM
Nelvia said…
I too love the dragonflies there are more in my future. The wings fascinate me and I want to figure out how to really draw their delicacy.
October 31, 2013 at 10:59 AM
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