I’ve elected for no background as the picture is busy enough. Here’s my rough drawing that I worked from, it sure changed direction.
I had in mind colour, line and composition when I did this illustration. I guess it’s set on the outskirt of the jungle.
Little girls, big birds ( perhaps a little too big )? Here’s another composition. This time the birds are the right size. I’m not very good at feet so I’ve left them out. I will have to work on them.
This week I listened to the story of Peter and the Wolf with a group of my students. I was inspired to draw these little characters. Maybe I will use these to do some story-telling of my own. I haven’t drawn the hunters yet, but no time now. My washing and housework eagerly awaits!
I found a selection of these old readers at work today. They were written by Selma and Jack Wassermann and illustrated by George Rohrer. They were first published nearly forty years ago. The illustrations are just wonderful. It’s funny how the way you view things changes. A few years ago I would’ve thought how old […]
The children had crazy hair day at school. Note the lovely art work in the background. I am not the only person in this family who likes to draw. So today I am going to feature some of Scott, Jessica and Chloe’s art work. Now it’s my turn. I wanted to make a simple and […]
I am not sure what he has done wrong but this little panda sure looks sorry.
Ages ago I made a poster to stick on the door which had all the morning instructions for my children to follow. Believe it or not, it helped the morning run smoother and every-one get more organised. I am redoing this poster at the moment and here are two of the illustrations.
I’m sure that I should have been doing something else but a quick drawing was so much more fun.