The Seventy Eighth Doodle

Well well, I obviously haven't been drawing much after coming out of tut hospital *sigh*. Being in pain, dull as it is, is terribly time-consuming and irksome. And exhausting. Bother.

Yet here's a longboarder doodle I've been able to do, standing in the kitchen or lying on the sofa (how rock 'n' roll) -

Normally an illustration like this would be done within a couple of hours (including tea breaks) but this took a week. LOL. Oh dear. But it's a start! Plus I bloody love a rad, badass longboarding lass, especially with pink and purple hair! 

The Fifty Fourth Doodle

 

 She started as a quick sketch last week, and here she is all finished now. I like experimenting with the pens and ink, and I like these bold, almost neon colours that are coming out. And you all know I love the old extreme sports. I wanted this image to be very feminine but hardcore and gritty too; the purple/pink colours help to emphasise the 'yes, this is a girl' sort of thing, but the edgy drawing and layering helps to give it that grungy look I love so much. Pretty chuffed with it considering how long everything takes me at the minute!

Ok, more stuff that's been happening (LOL 'happening') while I'm getting better-

 

1) GETTING CAKE AND FLOWERS IS VERY NICE

Well, getting spoilt is what's it all about isn't it. 

 

2) WANTING TO GO OUT BUT NOT REALLY BEING ABLE TO ALONE

Seriously, it's like being a toddler. I get so tired and sore when I try to go out for little walks I always need to go with someone else just in case, well, I need them to carry me home.

 

3) FINDING OLD CRAP I'VE MADE MY PARENTS

God bless people who have creative children, 'cause they're always more likely to get hand made gifts. In some cases, it is wonderful. In others, I'm sure the olds are thinking 'well it's sweet, but I really wanted a book'. But hopefully my ma liked this, as who doesn't like teapots ey? They help us drink tea.

 

4) FALLING IN LOVE WITH SMALL THINGS THAT HELP ENTERTAIN ME

Pens. I love pens. Pens keep me happy. Paint is too tricky at the minute, so pens are my saviours. Yehhh.

 

The third Doodle

Music has always been a huge influence and love for me. I'm pretty sure most artists/designers/illustrators listen to music when doing their thang, whether it's rap, pop, grunge, rock, classical or r&b. Each to their own.

This particular doodle is very simple, but I enjoyed doing it. I like that it's not so obvious that the figure is playing guitar, it's a less cliched pose. Maybe that isn't a good thing, but hey ho. I'm pleased with it.