Monday 7 December 2009

The art of looking efficient.


Ok, so this isn't my usual style but this is the little sketch I did after following Teesha's drawing instructions here. You can see my original sketch here. I just did this on a scrap of paper one night in front of the TV and I didn't want to lose her or waste her so I decided to colour her in, cut her out and stick over a quick wash of acrylic paint. This is in my very small A6 journal and she took up nearly the whole page. I added a little journaling around her about mastering the art of 'looking efficient'!! LOL! I think it's sometimes called 'duck syndrome' ie: looking serene, graceful and in control whilst paddling like mad under the surface :-)  In the current climate however there is a serious undertone to this . . . . . . .
Bye for now, off to work. . . . . .

Posted by at 11:07

15 comments:

  1. ViolaMoni7 December 2009 at 12:52

    Wonderful work!

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  2. katy7 December 2009 at 13:20

    Lol, love it Kate....xx

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  3. Lesley Edmonds7 December 2009 at 13:35

    I love this page! Such a quirky sketch and the journalling just adds to it perfectly.
    Lesley x

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  4. Mary7 December 2009 at 13:58

    Kate look at you go!! I love this page!

    ha! the duck syndrome - never heard of that. It's a good one!!!

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  5. sharon7 December 2009 at 14:01

    She's adorable and vibrant!

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  6. Terri Kahrs7 December 2009 at 14:14

    She's awesome! I'm so glad you decided to "keep" and embellish her! Hugs, Terri xoxo

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  7. Sarah Anderson7 December 2009 at 15:50

    It's her eyelashes I love!!! She looks great Kate :) xx

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  8. Sandra Hall7 December 2009 at 16:43

    Fantastic page! Love the drawing - how talented you are! x x

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  9. Jester7 December 2009 at 18:46

    it's great - love the colours and vibrancy.

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  10. Paper Paradise7 December 2009 at 19:51

    It's brilliant!!!!! How rewarding it must be to actually DRAW something yourself, I am so impressed. x

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  11. flutterbycrafter8 December 2009 at 10:53

    Wow Kate, I think it's lovely. Your drawing skills are very good and I love the colours.

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  12. Lady Di8 December 2009 at 11:30

    Just left a messsage on flickr 'cause I'm having blogging issues, but got through to you ok tonight, so am leaving a comment too. I love your drawing, it's fantastic.

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  13. Jill8 December 2009 at 23:16

    She definitely looks serene and efficient - spot page in your little journal.

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  14. lilylovekin10 December 2009 at 04:27

    This might not be your style, but you sure made it look awfully cute. I love it.

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  15. Cathy11 December 2009 at 16:39

    it's awful cute.

    i recognized the hair right away...from my own sketches inspired by teesha's blog. i've used the hair 2x now--i just love it!

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