Commissions - Drawing Our Loved Ones

I was so fortunate to be allowed to turn an adorable family photo into a keepsake this past week.  

A Facebook friend posted the most beautiful photo of her father who turned 88 a few weeks past, after a bit of conversation I began work on this rendering.

Maureen messaged me her photo and I began to play with the image to see if it was indeed usable.  Often old photos are very grainy but this was fantastic.

She decided on a size and I went to work.  This drawing came to life in a matter of days, I just couldn't leave it be, every spare moment I was back at it. . . it called to me.

I began with laying down my under drawing and was suppose to take progress photos but I got so caught up in the creating that his legs were complete in a mater of hours.

I think it was the beautiful curl on the top of his head that melted my heart and the squinty-eyed look every cherub of that age can cast on you.  In another day the little boy was complete then I only had the background to finish.

This is the completed rendering.  What a treasured keepsake Maureen now has to share with her family.

I hope she enjoys her drawing as much as I enjoyed creating it.

Thanks for stopping by

Sheila

Monograms...Drawing in Pencil

Good morning my Artsy friends.  I wanted to share a little of what is going on in the studio lately.  Busy, busy busy...I love it!

I think I may have been a calligrapher or scribe in my previous life. . . I simply love ornate lettering and drawing them by hand.

The term Monogram actually means a motif made by overlapping or combining two or more letters or other graphemes to form one symbol according to Wikipedia.  I love the simplicity of a single letter standing alone on 140 lb. watercolour paper.  The texture is Divine.

I used a variety of pencils to achieve this detail. . . Prismacolor Premier and Verithin.  The Premier gives me the rich hue and the Verithin allows me to create the fine lines needs in the swirls.

I have created these with multiple letters together in various sizes and colours. . . makes a lovely wedding or anniversary gift.

This is a welcome sign for a front hall. . . you can see how a 'name' would appear framed, the key is finding the right frame first and making the name to fit the opening.

So many possibilities. . . 

Enjoy and we'll talk soon.

Sheila

Letter Perfect

Coloured pencil is so versatile, they are just so fun to play with. I created this monogram as a gift and soon found they were very popular, people identify with something personal so much so I also taught this as a workshop. Budding creators can't imagine they can produce something of depth but they soon find desire is the greatest part of being creative. This unique drawing is a one of a kind (no two are the same) set in an 8x8 mat and would make a truly personal gift. Price $50. 'The only limit to creativity is your imagination'...author....me.