Sunday, December 19, 2010

Sunday sketches

This is a quickie doodle that I did in front of the tele this evening. I feel like I've been neglecting my drawing lately as I've been consumed by my jewellery making. So I really needed to sit down and sketch as I was feeling a bit rusty, its amazing how quickly that can happen when you've had a bit of a break from drawing.
I also approached this face differently. Normally I draw the shape of the face first then fill in the features but today I started with the eyes and did the shape of the face after the features and I feel like she really took on a personality of her own. I went against everything I've ever been taught in a drawing class, hehehe I'm such a rebel! ;0)
The words read 'She didn't care if it rained, she was happy and that was all that mattered.....'
Hope you are all having a great weekend!
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15 comments:

  1. LouiseDecember 19, 2010 at 8:46 PM

    She's lovely, none the worse for being birthed in rebellion. Don't neglect your drawing, Nicola.

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  2. DianeDecember 19, 2010 at 9:56 PM

    Oooh, I love your style!!

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  3. TiffanyDecember 20, 2010 at 1:39 AM

    love.....

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  4. Cathy BuetiDecember 20, 2010 at 5:17 AM

    Love this Nicola! I know what you mean about feeling rusty! I have been doing more painting lately and then sometimes when I go back to it I feel like I am learning all over again!

    Great work! :)

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  5. lissaDecember 20, 2010 at 5:59 AM

    I like her eyes, she looks like she's dreaming

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  6. HeatherDecember 20, 2010 at 10:47 AM

    hi there,
    i do like her eyes, too! pretty hair and the tiled head give an nice expression! xxoo

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  7. Tammie LeeDecember 20, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    I love how art takes on a personality of its own. Like the spirit is asking us to bring it to life. She is lovely~

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  8. PennyDecember 20, 2010 at 11:17 AM

    Love the little details that you put in Nic like the strap over her shoulder and the raindrops falling on her head. Lovely xxx

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  9. Heather FoustDecember 20, 2010 at 11:39 AM

    She is so cute. Very nice! I know what you mean about not being able to take the time. Busy time of year!

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  10. Brian MillerDecember 20, 2010 at 3:20 PM

    i think her attitude is reflected in how you approached the pic as well...sometimes you just got to throw the rules out the window and have fun...

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  11. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfDecember 20, 2010 at 8:39 PM

    Great scketch, Nicola! :) And I love your pendats! I haven't been commenting much lately but I have been following your progress on FB. :) Great work!

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  12. MarleneDecember 21, 2010 at 1:06 AM

    She does have a personality, she is lovely and you can see her happiness in your sketch.

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  13. LenoraDecember 21, 2010 at 2:34 AM

    is she a day dreamer or just satisfied in life? the words speak the latter - maybe she is both

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  14. Kristin DudishDecember 21, 2010 at 6:06 AM

    I love the thoughtful tilt of her head... very expressive.

    xo
    Kristin

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  15. ChristineDecember 21, 2010 at 12:10 PM

    that's pretty good for just a quick doodle. Love her eyes.

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