I didn’t want to May to finish before I did at least one #mermay drawing! This is a blue color pencil and pen sketch of eel like mermaid concept that might feature in the comic I’ve started.
I think I still need to refine the character more working on the balance of alluring but frightening.
Seeing Craig, our model, share one of my drawings on Instagram reminded me that I had forgotten to share my sketches from the start of the month!
These sketches are from Covert Character’s Robin Hood themed night. I think there was a great Classical feel to the poses like each one could be a sculpture or figure from an old oil painting.
More information about my up coming life drawing classes can be found on the Covert Characters Facebook page>
There are only a few days left to place a bid on my original painting “Princess Leia” for The Force Kick Brain Cancer charity auction.
My piece can be found here>
This is for the original ink and watercolor artwork not a print. The pieces comes framed and the artwork measures 340 x 480 mm.
Follow this Ebay Link to see all of the great artwork donated to support awareness and funding to cure brain cancer.
As part of Free Comic Book Day, All Star Comics Melbourne has an Artist Alley where local artist do free sketches to raise money for the charity, Beyond Blue.
This was my second year participating and this year we set up the camera to record the afternoons sketching.
“Little Boy with Headphones” is probably my favourite drawing of the day. You can see through out the video the boy’s hand pointing at the photo of himself on the phone.
Thank you to everyone that came by to watch, support the cause and request a sketch!
Last weekend was Free Comic Book Day and I want to thank the crew at All Star Comics Melbourne for inviting me back to their FCBDÂ Artist Alley this year!
Thank you to everyone that stop to watch me draw, get a sketch and make a donation to this year’s cause – Beyond Blue.
It was especially nice to have friends and family stop by to support me
If I had to pick a favourite sketch from this year I would have to pick the little boy in the headphones.
Last month was crazy! I am just starting to catching up on posts and updates now.
These are sketches from my last life drawing class in April for our Samurai themed session with Chris Masters Mah as our model.
A special thank you to Tristan and Wyman Young for lending us their beautiful wooden katana.
Speaking of updates- I will be hosting Covert Characters Life Drawing tomorrow night May 10th in Fitzroy.
The theme will be Robin Hood. For more details check out the Covert Characters page.
I will be hosting the “80’s Rock Queen” themed life drawing session at Covert Characters this Weds night, March 8th, at Workshop in Fitzroy. I will be speaking a bit about proportion and drawing while observing the figure at the start of the class and answer any questions and providing more tips during the mid point break.
Covert Characters is a great class for anyone new to life drawing or artist wanting to join a causal friendly group to enjoy sketching.
I will be teaching more classes this year and hope to announce them more in advance in the future. Be sure to follow the Covert Character’s Facebook page to keep updated on up coming events 🙂
Examples of my sketches from the last few sessions this year:
Last week I had the pleasure of doing a surprise teaching session at Covert Characters with the always fierce and fabulous Miss Jane Doe  burlesque performer. I hope the many first timers that joined us had an enjoyable introduction to sketching from life!
Thank you to all of you that joined me for my first class teaching life drawing for the year! Our fantastic model, John, took inspiration from classical statues for the night’s poses. It was truly lovely to hear that my tips on drawing proportion and observation helped. I was very impressed with the quality of everyone’s drawings that evening.
I will announce when I will be hosting my next class soon.
Wishing everyone peace and prosperity in the Year of the Rooster. May it bring you strength and luck.
Good Bye Year of the Monkey
Happy Chinese New Year!