As much as I enjoy painting I’m not that prolific creating it (not because I don’t want to, but usually because of self doubt and other such issues). Beside a few [...]]]> I’m currently taking an online art class which is run by my friend Tam. It’s called World of Whimsy and it’s a lot of fun!

As much as I enjoy painting I’m not that prolific creating it (not because I don’t want to, but usually because of self doubt and other such issues). Beside a few sketches the below portrait is the first ‘finished’ piece I’ve created using the skills and techniques Tam is teaching. I absolutely love the shading techniques she uses, they’re quite easy and produce a subtle but nice effect.

I’m really proud of this one actually! The scanner hasn’t really done it justice though. Come to think of it, I really need to clean it, there’s a ton of dust and little specks on everything I scan.

This one doesn’t feel finished yet but I ran out of ideas.

Started a while ago, still in progress. I’m thinking of adding a little pocket where I can insert the little cardboard bit.

Andrew gave me a watercolour Moleskine and some awesome watercolour pencils (Faber-Castell. Love [...]]]>
Inspired by Suzi Blu‘s prompt to ‘Start with a Flower‘.

This one doesn’t feel finished yet but I ran out of ideas.

Started a while ago, still in progress. I’m thinking of adding a little pocket where I can insert the little cardboard bit.

Andrew gave me a watercolour Moleskine and some awesome watercolour pencils (Faber-Castell. Love them, they are so soft) for my birthday. So I’ve been trying those out. I have to say I LOVE working on watercolour paper. It feels a lot more versatile than regular sketch paper.

Googly eyes!!