Kosara

Kosara. colored pencils on paper, 11"x14"

 This is a commission piece I did for my uncle to give to my aunt of their granddaughter (what does that make her- my cousin once removed? They're also on my step-dad's side, so riddle me that) for their anniversary. Sadly, I have never met Kosara, but she's good looking, apparently! I took some photos during the process to show the progression if the drawing.

My work desk, i.e. kitchen counter.

Updated Self-Portrait?

Scary freaky big-eyed me

I decided that since my self-portrait is about 8 years old or so, I should do an updated one. So I grabbed a random photo and some colored pencils. Then I decided, why not give myself the features I'd like to have- a smaller nose, bigger lips, and then (since it was clearly not going to look anything like me) I decided to give myself giant anime eyes. It doesn't resemble the original photo (below), and I think it actually looks really weird and creepy. Next time I'll just try and make it look like me, flaws and all ;)

The real me!

If anyone would like me to do a portrait of them or a loved one- a realistic drawing or something else altogether, I am available for commission work. Since most of my visitors are friends, I'll give you all a good deal:) Just need something to draw and someone else might value my work more than I do. Personalized art can make good gifts 'n stuff. Ok, marketing ploy over, although I may do another one in the future;)

Cockatoo

Cockatoo. 9"x12", colored pencils on paper.

Usually I sketch drawings out before beforehand, but this time I put the photo (taken from an old calendar, which, by the way, are great sources for pictures) on a light box and just began the drawing with the colored pencils right off the bat. Light boxes, much like graphing the drawing, feels like cheating to me, but I guess drawing is not a contest, at least not in this case;).