Saturday, March 12, 2011

Derwent Coloursoft Tin

Okay so now for the big news. I've been waiting a long time to tell you all about this. Last year  Derwent   commissioned me to make a drawing that "may or may not" be used on their new Coloursoft tin. They wanted fruit on fabric - that's all I was really told.

 The big news is they decided to use it for the tin. I don't think the tin is out yet but a picture of it is on the Derwent website on the Coloursoft product page and it was spotted in a UK artist magazine ad (I'm not sure which one). It's interesting to see the actual artwork and how they cropped it and changed it up a bit to work on the tin. I think they did a fabulous job and I can't wait to see the tin in person!

Just for the other colored pencil nerds... I did the drawing with all Coloursofts on Fisher 400 paper.







22 comments:

Wen Baragrey said...

OMG Nicole, that is incredible news! The tin looks amazing! I love the crop they used of it. I'm totally buying that tin when it comes out :)

Rhonda Bartoe Tucker said...

Nicole - That is so wonderful! Congrats!

Kendra said...

Congratulations! great news.

Gaylynn said...

Congratulations! The your work on the tin is spectacular!

Sarah Knight said...

Congratulations!

Denise G said...

Such a fantastic addition to your series! It will also be interesting to see how your "models" change as you go through this series.

I like Lasting Impression - what do you think?

Great to see your work again - I have missed you!! Congrats on the tin, too. How exciting...

Denise

Carolina said...

Hi Nicole!
I'm so happy for you!!!That's really cool!!!!!
Carolina

Gary Ruuska said...

Congratulations, Nicole! The feather in your cap suits you.

gemmagy said...

Oh, that is such wonderful news Niclole!!! A Big Congrats!! Yayyyy!!!

Belinda Lindhardt said...

Fantastic Nicole woo hoo!!

Mary said...

How exciting! I'd have never been able to keep that hush for so long. lol Congratulations!

Unknown said...

Omygosh thanks everyone!

I am still in denial until I see an actual tin! & I may faint if I see it at a local Michaels, lol.

Actually when I get my hands on it I plan on framing the tin in a gilded gold frame and hanging it above my nonexistent fireplace. :-)

Lupe Backe said...

How beautiful! They are lucky to have your artwork to decorate their tin, Congratulations!

Sheila said...

Congrats, such a beautiful drawing. Your use of colour is striking.

Casey Klahn said...

You are famous, and my friend, I might add. What an honor for you. The drawing is radiant, and perfectly suited here.

This is not a tin, it is a "gold."

Cheryl Ruffing said...

That's a beautiful drawing. I just bought my first tin of Coloursofts (and blogged about it). Congratulations on the commission.

Paula Pertile said...

WOW! :~)

Nancy Goldman said...

Wow, what an honor. Your work is beautiful and looks wonderful on the tin.

Reflections From Life Art Blog said...

Fantastic Nicole! Congratz!!! What a beautiful painting.

Nancy

kim denise said...

that is so totally cool! and what a gorgeous piece!

Anonymous said...

wow. congrats and your piece is amazing

Unknown said...

Thanks so much everyone! I am so excited about this! I just can't wait to get my hands on one! Or see it in the store!!!