Day 66: A Windmill

Today's sketch is of a windmill. It's not really the type of windmill you'd see at most farms. I was going to do a scarecrow, but I'm not sure how I'm going to do him yet. Without arms or legs... hrm it might not be a scarecrow that's fit for children. I'll have to think about it and see what I come up with. 

Day 65.5: Country Comfort

I was lost at first on what to draw these past couple of days. I've pretty much exhausted on farm animals and farm equipment. At least I don't want to do a lot of mechanical farm equipment. I think I may do some hoes, a pitchfork or maybe a scythe, but big huge mechanical equipment doesn't appeal to me. Feel free to tell me how much my drawings need more mechanical equipment (I may change my mind). I think I may do a scarecrow and a field of corn. Maybe a close up on a windmill. I'm not sure what else I'm going to throw in there quite yet. 

I've got my new computer ordered. I'm not sure how long it's going to take to get to me. Friday I ordered and that evening I got an email saying that my credit card didn't go through. I'm sure it's a minor issue, but I can't do anything about it until Monday, ugh! Hopefully it will be resolved soon, and I'll have a brand new computer to terrorize..er help me with my life.

Day 63: Well, Well, Well

Wells are more and more becoming something of a bygone era. Soon there wont be many left, but when I think of a farm I think about wells. Often, there are little Jimmy's that fall in these wells, but that doesn't mean that they should fade into obscurity. For all of you who have ever made a wish in a well, or wished you had a well to wish in: this sketch is for you.











Also, here are some sketches from weeks 8&9. I'm pretty sure everything is here, but I'm probably missing something little (let me know if I missed anything). I think I may be doing more farm sketches in the near future, because I'm running out of watercolour paper. It's always something isn't it? Ah well, almost 1/5th of the way there!

Final Illustrations, Finally!

I've got my first three illustrations done! I'm happy. Of course finals are only finals after they are published, so if you have any ideas how I can improve these do let me know! I was going to wait until tomorrow to finish them, or to post, but I hate waiting. I also hate making other people wait. For all of you people who slept tonight instead of staying up late for me to post, shaaaammmme shammmeee! I think I'm going to go get some sleep now. Enjoy the illustrations!

Day 52: Sheeeeep

I'm getting closer to finishing my farm illustrations. I can't help but to keep it up. It's too fun making these cute animals! Today I drew a sheep. He looks like the best pillow ever! Gigi commented that these drawings would make a good children's book. I didn't really think about that when I was making them. I know that's what this blog is for, but still! Anyway, it doesn't hurt to have lots of extra animal drawings.

Here is the final farm background. Some things may change in this drawing, but it's basically what I came up with. Most of the things are the same from the sketch I did, but I added the window. I was sad looking at the drawing where there would be all these animals that didn't have a window to look out of it. Yes, I'm a big sap sometimes.

Hopefully the animals will love their new barn. At one point I had hoped to have a little spider in or around the barn. It didn't really make much sense, because none of my animals have feet. I don't think I could make a successful spider without feet. Even if I could, I'd be sad that he didn't have feet. Yes, there is something wrong with that last statement, but I stand by it!

I don't know if this format works better for my blog or not. I thought I'd try something new, and if it doesn't work I'll go back to the old way. I'm not sure if I'll finish my farm today, but I'll give it a go. 

Day 50: A Rooster Almost on the Farm

Today I did a rooster. I figured if I didn't include him he'd come to my house and wake me up at the crack of dawn.

I also did the line work and colours for one of my farm pictures. Now to populate it with animals.

Hopefully I'll be able to finish all three of these farm pictures this weekend.

Day 49: A Horse is a Horse and a Post is a Post

Today I braved the crowds and did a little exploring of down town Vancouver with my husband. We didn't have tickets to any of the Olympic events, but we still had a lot of fun. It was really nice to see the Olympic Flame in person (first time ever seeing it in person!). It was beautiful, but seemed much smaller than it looked on TV. There were lots of street performers, and people selling anything from decorative pins to fine art. There was a small outdoor area for ice skating and people six stories off the ground zipping across cables on  Robson Street. We weren't there very long, but it was nice to get caught up in the high spirits and fun of the Olympics. Hrm, there was something else... oh yeah I did a drawing today!

Today's drawing is of a horse. Everyone knows you can't have a farm without a horse!

Here are all my sketches from week 7:

Day 47: A Family Member and Some Farm Scenes

Ever had a day where you couldn't find anything you need? I have a few days during the month that aren't like that. Today I couldn't find any markers, but I found the pastels I was looking for when I was doing the Humpty Dumpty images (don't worry, no more Dumpty for now... that egg has cracked). I used watercolours instead to colour my Farm images. The final images may be different (No, I didn't get a kid to draw them. These drawings are all me, baby!).

And then there's the family member, Mr. Ducky! There were several people who laughed hysterically when they heard what my married name was going to be. I don't see what's so funny. Duck is a perfectly dignified and classy last name. Quack! ...excuse that.

As you can see I finally have a nice new template. I'm sticking with this layout until I design one of my own. No takebacks! I like the fact that it's raw and a bit messy. Reminds me maybe too much of myself.

If this is your first time visiting my blog, welcome to you. You may not want to read some of my old posts, because I've just now gotten warmed up (after only 40 odd days). If you have been here before, then keep checking back because there will be lots more stuff soon! Please stick with me, because things are just going to get better from here. 

A Sleeping Cat

So I did get my kitty done today. I've been meaning to draw a kitty for a while now, so I'm glad I got him all done.

Day 45: A Cow

Today's drawing is a cow. He was supposed to be a kitten, but there you go. Sometimes things don't end up like they're planned.

Maybe more stuff later tonight. We'll see how my plans end up.

Day 44.5: The Pig and a Flower

So I did a pig and a flower. I'm going to be using all these images in the illustrations that I will be working on in the near future. I've decided to do three drawings with a farm theme. I've got solid ideas for the first two, but I haven't decided what I'm doing for the third, so I'll be posting that tomorrow once I get it figured out.

I think this style is really well for me right now, because my computer can't handle a lot of information right now. I don't like the idea of skimping on things or making a file too small just to work on it on my computer. My husband should be getting a bonus next month, hopefully it's lots and lots so I can get a new computer.

Day 42: A Mousey

And today brings a mousey! Hrm maybe he needs a tail?

Day 41: A Couple of Cute Chicks

I decided to do more drawings along the same line as the bunny I did. Here's the result:

I'd say more, but I have to go have some supper.

Day 39: The Final Dumpty (and a Bunny)

I decided to go back and try to colour Mr. Dumpty one last time. I like this the best out of the other ones I worked on. I do like working in traditional mediums, but I kept trying to hit the undo button when I did something wrong. The real life undo button needs some work. Here is what I came up with:

Here is all the images put together so you can compare them:

And last but not least is a bunny that I worked on today. 

He's a lot different than what I usually work on. I might try some more drawings like this in the future.