Journey of a Portrait

Hello, hello

Well, I've been holding back on this post for quite some time as it is a little bit special for me. About 6 weeks ago the incredibly eloquent and beautiful Malin James commissioned a portrait. I would usually tweet my progress with my drawings, but there is something about a portrait that is fragile, secret and raw. I didn't want to share it with anyone but Malin just in case she didn't like what I'd done. But happily, she likes it so I can show it off now.

With all my work, it takes me a long time thinking about it before I even put a line on the page. This was no exception as I had to make sure I was happy with the contrast and composition so the first picture really ought to be a blank canvass... I'll spare you that one, just imagine it. :D

Initial tentative sketch

Blocking in the shadows

Adding the drama

Almost there

Ta-dah

So there you have it - the journey of my portrait of Malin James.

You should definitely pay her an online visit.

Check out my other portraits and drawings on my drawings page :D

x x x

Journey of a Painting

Well hello y'all

I'm not felt like writing much recently I'm afraid so I have no little gems of anything wordy to share but I was commissioned to do a painting for the lovely author, Ms Samantha Darling. It took longer than I should have in coming up with the actual idea but once I got going I think it went pretty well.

I thought I'd share the steps...

1 - Think up the image you want to depict. This can take the longest time and usually results in several failed attempts. If you can't quite work from imagination use a model or a photo of your model. I like to work with dramatic lighting so that every shadow and highlight is emphasised.

2 - Rough sketch.

3 -Define the outline with pen.

4 - Gently paint in the shadows with diluted ink.

5 - Add further definition with the shadows.

6 - Think you're finished? Leave for a day then check for strangeness.

7 - Final touch ups then unveil :D

8 - Package up and send away.

Hope you like it Ms D!

See more on my drawings page. Thanks x x x

Smut for Good! Blog Hop

Come and join in the curvaceous frolics for a good cause... we're raising money for Pakinsons UK. Help us spread the word and hopefully reach our modest £100 target - I'm SURE we can do it! If you leave me a comment below, I'll pop you in a draw for an ebook of A Clockwork Butterfly.

Smut for Good: Curves Rule is a blog hop with prizes galore to raise funds for Parkinson’s UK as this is Parkinson’s Awareness week. To find more curves, and seek out further prizes please visit http://smutters.co.uk/smut-for-good and if you can please visit the Smut for Good: Curves Rule Just Giving Page at http://www.justgiving.com/curvesrule and donate whatever you can to help us reach our target of £100 to raise awareness of Parkinson’s and to support the charity Parkinson’s UK http://www.parkinsons.org.uk/ who help those with the disease learn to cope with the challenges, give out information and search for a cure.

The Worshipper

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