MoonGazey

Moon Gazey

This is the first image in a personal project that I've just started.  The piece was created using watercolour paint, crayon, black pencil, pen and finally Photoshop to layer the ink work on top.  I find watercolours a bit quicker than using acrylic paint and really like the textures that can be achieved, especially when layered over crayon.  I would love to see hares staring at the moon, unfortunately, only wild rabbits creep into my garden.

Illustration Friday

"Kernal"

I found this website some time ago but because of university commitments I couldn't explore it further. Now that I have a bit more time, I'm hoping to tackle some of these projects. The deadline that I have given myself is to produce the illustration in a day. This week's project was for illustrations inspired by the word "kernel" and so I came up with the idea of a corn dolly. This was developed a little further and I combined the idea with harvesting and warning hares in a field.  This is what I came up with. The piece was painted in acrylic paint.

If you're interested in joining these weekly projects the link is:
http://illustrationfriday.com/

The Sketchbook Project 2012

I've received my sketchbook and couldn't wait to get started, so I did a rather strange cover and stuck some tape at the side to make it a bit stronger.  I also did a small painting on the first page, (please see my next blog).  I was surprised at how small the sketchbook is (A5ish) and the paper is a bit thin inside for paintings, however, it is ideal for sketching and sticking things in.  I chose a narrative theme from the headings available and have decided to fill my book with paintings, characters and doodles.  I think it will be quite experimental in approach. Some of my inspiration will come from the topics published on Illustration Friday.

The Sketchbook Project 2013

Sketch of Peach Stone
although it looks more like
tangled bodies.

For anyone who just loves doodling, sketching and sticking things in your sketchbook, this project might interest you.  Your sketchbook gets to go on tour and ends its retirement in the Brooklyn Art Library.  The project for this year is now open so you can order your sketchbook.  This isn't a competition but an opportunity to be part of something global.  If you're interested here's a link:

  http://www.arthousecoop.com/

I've ordered my sketchbook and I'm really looking forward to doodling and drawing in it this Summer.  I'll be posting my progress on this blog from the start of my project right to the end which should be around Christmas.