Sleepy Esme Artwork

This is a new artwork that I just finished tonight. It is based on a photo I took of my daughter whilst she was fast asleep on the sofa with her favorite toy. She looked so cute I just had to take the photo but I wanted to make the painting more fairy-tale. I like this style/technique when using oil paints so would like to try out some more work in a similar vein soon.

 Sleepy Esme August 2011

Close-up

Just what the Doctor ordered!

Had lots of fun last Saturday, attending my first Dr Sketchy event at the Glee Club, Nottingham. I would describe it as 'Life-drawing with added pizazz!'  Models were all Burlesque dancers complete with retro hairstyles, cool tattoos, sparkles and feathers! I would definitely recommend attending one and will certainly be going to more of these events. It's really good value as well, (£8 for three hours + a few performances thrown in!)

 Image above, we were asked to use our other hand to sketch with (5min sketch)

 Above: I liked using brown paper with white crayon.

 Above: My favorite in terms of proportions and composition (10 min sketch)

Above: Great costumes!