Days 15 - 21
Last week I had fun playing with perspective.
Well, this week I had the not so bright idea of sketching a few portraits of various bloggy pals, only I quickly realised that once I had posted them, I probably wouldn't have any bloggy friends left!!!
It was too late to catch up by replacing my sketches with other things. So I stuck with a few but quickly moved on to our dog, Sherlock, who I can practically draw with my eyes shut and our Grandson, Casey-James - Neither of whom knows how to be offended! :0)
So, these were about getting a vague likeness in a short time. Usually I spend hours on a serious portrait - these sketches took minutes - Forgive me!!
Day 15: I quite like this one...
Day 16: But this one, I aged her by about 10 years! Oops!...
Day 17: I like this one...
Day 18: This one went catastrophically wrong... (sorry!)
Day 19: Easy-peasy...
Day 20: I'm reasonably pleased with the likeness for such a short sketch...
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Day 21:
Day 22: This is Hubby's favourite...
I haven't written any names, for fear of getting sued! Next week, I'll do something less risky!!! ...What was I thinking?? Gaaaagh!!
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Like any good artist, you were being ambitious and daring. Love your sketches, Sandra, especially the ones of Sherlock!! He is a very goo model :)
ReplyDeleteKathryn XX
Thanks Kathryn... I like the ones of Sherlock too - I find him very easy to draw :0)
DeleteThey are fabulous, I wish I could do them half as well. There is one particular drawing that I love. Think you know which one and it is fabulous. I love it and the person. Your sketches are amazing.
ReplyDeleteVon.
Yes, I can guess the one Von - I don't think she has seen it yet... Either that or she is so insulted that she's no longer speaking to me! Gulp! ;0)
DeleteHardly insulted... In fact I teared up a little bit... And good tears too... Of course I think I deserve a special thank you as I gave kindly provided bugger all hair to draw... Which makes it easier I would think... Love you both to bits...xx
DeleteOh yes you absolutely do Tracey! It was the easiest eyebrow I've ever drawn, that's for sure, lol! ;0)
DeleteHa, well I'm flattered that you drew me and amongst such great company as well! You've totally made up my mind to grow my hair though-am not liking it here at all and that's not a reflection of your drawing as you've dive it exactly as it is! ! Love Sherkock's sketches-he's got a face to be painted!
ReplyDeleteLol, thanks Nic - actually I am quite sure it is my sketch and not your hair that is the issue! :0)
DeleteOh Sandra...you just made me chuckle!!! So funny! LOVE, LOVE these sketches...Sherlock is amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Hilda! Very scary post indeed! :0)
DeleteFunny sketches, original the first! Arianna
ReplyDeleteThanks Arianna - I think the first is the winner! Everyone seems to like that one the most :0)
DeleteThese are all great. I love the Sherlock and frisbee one.
ReplyDeleteI'm way behind on this, so kudos to you for continuing.
Thank you... Not anymore Sue - I have been so busy on the latest bear that I only did one this week! Gaagh!
DeleteI like the first one too, in fact I like them all!
ReplyDeleteIt seems the first is the favourite! Quite whether the model will like it remains to be seen - Eek!! ;0)
DeleteI love it... Seriously love it... It was a touch confronting taking and using the photo with the whole chemo hair thing but it is lovely as a drawing... Thank you sooo much ... I am touched and honoured
ReplyDeletePhew! I am so glad you are still talking to me! It occurred to me that I ought to have asked! I liked it best because of the composition I think - and there was less to draw so more chance of a likeness! ;0)
DeleteThese sketches are wonderful, Sandra! I love them all! I recognised the first two instantly....well done on all!
ReplyDeleteSo I guess we must follow the same bloggers Serena? So similar tastes. Great minds!!
DeleteThanks so much for leaving a comment - Makes my day when another pops up! :0)
You are so funny! I had to laugh at your comments - but all your work strikes me as filled with energy and joy! What could be better than that?
ReplyDeleteThanks Susan! It seems everyone took their sketchy faces very well considering! :0)
DeleteSandra, your portraits are AWESOME!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Painting,
Nora
Thanks so much Nora :0)
DeleteBonjour ma chère amie,
ReplyDeleteJe ne sais pas si tu es satisfaite ou pas Sandra, mais tes dessins sont adorables.
Je les aime beaucoup, ils ont une vie et à tout instant je m'attends à ce qu'ils se mettent en mouvement !
Continue de nous séduire...
Gros bisous ☂
Merci Martine. Vous êtes très gentil: 0)
DeleteGreat sketches, Sandra! I particularly like the last one!
ReplyDeleteMarielle
Thank you very much Marielle! I think that's one of my favourites too :0)
DeleteI think your portraits all look great, and I especially like the soft inky effect of the human ones. And all your subjects seem very pleased with them. For me, that's always the ultimate test - If they like it and recognise themselves, then one did a good job.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kay. There were one or two disasters, but usually we don't show those ones do we! ;0)
Deletei love to see your sketches. so inspiring. wonderful work...all...even what you call disasters!!
ReplyDeleteHi Suz
DeleteThank you!
I never did finish Inktober. Had to prioritize and get a commission completed! It's done now and having a little break while I contemplate new directions for 2015 :0)
I'm so impressed with all of your sketches - jealous too. One of these days, I hope to be able to draw and paint people. Sigh.....
ReplyDeleteI'll be sure to check back to see your next ones.
You are so kind to drop by and leave a comment, thank you Nancy! And you leave me a little confused... From what I can see on your own blog, you paint beautifully! I need to get back to my studio! Pre-Xmas chores have been getting in the way as they always do at this time of year. But, I'm getting the creative itch!
DeleteGreat sketches, Sandra and then you don't post for three weeks :0) but who am I to talk? I haven't done any drawing/painting for 8 months ... but now I'm back, and as it was you that got me blogging in the first place I thought I had better report for duty to your blog ... so ... here I am!
ReplyDeleteHi John
DeleteI am really glad to see you back! And yes, I have neglected my blog for a few weeks. Mainly because of a commission I have been working on (now complete) but I have been unable to share in case the recipients see it (it's a gift for their parents). And of course the lead up to Xmas means shopping begins to take over! But I am twitching to get back in to the studio to paint! Hopefully I'll be back on track in a couple of weeks :0)