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 Thirty Fifth Doodle

I think it's really good to revisit old ideas, sit and look at them, and think about how you would do them now.

I reckon it's a great way to see a) if you've improved at all, b) see how your style has developed and changed and c) see how or IF you'd do anything differently. Basically, it's sort of like time travel, only less scientific. And you can't go back to Medieval times and watch a joust, as awesome as that would be.

The Fifteenth Doodle

Oh my, deep down I still love skateboarding/bmxing/surfing/snowboarding. I am useless at all of them, yet adore watching them. I did go surfing in Australia which was fab, but after a nasty fall in the shallows have suffered with the ghost of a torn back muscle ever since. Awesome.

So I am clearly meant to sit and watch these people, and draw them. Which I love.

Though sometimes egos get in the way. I have often been treated like a 'groupie' by those doing said extreme sport, which makes me furious. The same happens if I'm doing any sort of musical/band pictures.

Errrr don't flatter yourself mate. I am a talented and independent lady in my own right, and I am not here to whimper over you and draw attention to myself in order to ensnare a skater/guitarist boyf. No spanks.

I draw, and I love to watch things that inspire me. Too bad the people who do it can often (not always, but often) be so narrow minded.