"I'd forgotten I could draw"

Discussion in 'Members Hobbies' started by Sian in Belgium, Feb 3, 2017.

  1. Sian in Belgium

    Sian in Belgium Total Gardener

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2011
    Messages:
    2,987
    Location:
    Just south of Brussels
    Ratings:
    +9,230
    My friends can't believe it, but after wanting to persue art, and then stopping (local art college didn't recognise clay sculpture as art) I sort of forgot about it for years....many years....

    Then last October an illustrator friend was challenged to take part in INKtober, where you are challenged to draw to a daily theme, for every day of the month. I said I'd join her - and I haven't looked back since! (Why I've been quite quiet recently).

    Here are some of my ink studies, i hope you like them!

    My first attempt at drawing in 35 years... IMG_2796.JPG


    A study of a full-blown rose IMG_2172.JPG

    A wasp
    IMG_2264.JPG

    Can't remember if the theme was "pigeon" or "flight" for this one IMG_2268.JPG

    ...no, I think this one was "flight" IMG_2284.JPG
     
    • Like Like x 20
    • JWK

      JWK Gardener Staff Member

      Joined:
      Jun 3, 2008
      Messages:
      30,680
      Gender:
      Male
      Location:
      Surrey
      Ratings:
      +45,627
      You are very talented Sian.
       
      • Agree Agree x 8
      • Like Like x 1
      • Sian in Belgium

        Sian in Belgium Total Gardener

        Joined:
        Apr 8, 2011
        Messages:
        2,987
        Location:
        Just south of Brussels
        Ratings:
        +9,230
        After a little practice, I am getting better!

        I re-visited my first drawing, in mid-November
        IMG_2506.JPG

        The theme for this was "busy"
        IMG_2372.JPG


        And this one was "creepy" IMG_2517.JPG

        People started to allow me to use their photos, which was great... IMG_2674.JPG

        ...and I love drawing sheep IMG_2542.JPG

        They are just so full of character! IMG_2779.JPG
         
        • Like Like x 17
        • Phil A

          Phil A Guest

          Ratings:
          +0
          Lovely Sian :spinning:
           
          • Agree Agree x 4
          • Like Like x 2
          • "M"

            "M" Total Gardener

            Joined:
            Aug 11, 2012
            Messages:
            18,607
            Location:
            The Garden of England
            Ratings:
            +31,885
            :wow: :love30: :wow:

            I am sooooo poor at art I can't even draw Hangman! :rolleyes:

            You have a natural talent there Sian. How wonderful that INKtober reawakened your interest - thank you for showing us your work, I think they are smashing! :thumbsup:
             
            • Like Like x 6
            • Sian in Belgium

              Sian in Belgium Total Gardener

              Joined:
              Apr 8, 2011
              Messages:
              2,987
              Location:
              Just south of Brussels
              Ratings:
              +9,230
              Thank you for your kind comments!

              It has been a real joy to draw again, although I will have to ration myself in the summer, or the garden will turn into a jungle! I'm averaging about 2 drawings every 3 days at the moment....

              I've even started to do some commission work, as people ask me to draw their pets for them. It is lovely to be earning money again, after so many years of being a "kept woman".

              Here are some of the "commission" drawings...
              IMG_2377.JPG

              IMG_2435.JPG

              IMG_2580.JPG

              IMG_2694.JPG


              IMG_2729.JPG
               
              • Like Like x 13
              • Phil A

                Phil A Guest

                Ratings:
                +0
                Fantastic :) :thumbsup:

                I can draw too :)

                5.jpg
                 
                • Like Like x 5
                • Funny Funny x 2
                • Friendly Friendly x 1
                • Victoria

                  Victoria Lover of Exotic Flora

                  Joined:
                  Jun 9, 2006
                  Messages:
                  30,123
                  Occupation:
                  Lady of Leisure
                  Location:
                  Messines, Algarve
                  Ratings:
                  +49,900
                  Very impressive Sian. You certainly have a natural talent that has been hidden for far too long.
                   
                  • Agree Agree x 3
                  • Like Like x 1
                  • Friendly Friendly x 1
                    Last edited: Feb 3, 2017
                  • clueless1

                    clueless1 member... yep, that's what I am:)

                    Joined:
                    Jan 8, 2008
                    Messages:
                    17,778
                    Gender:
                    Male
                    Location:
                    Here
                    Ratings:
                    +19,594
                    I don't believe you. Everybody has art in them. Different people have different ways to express their art. Some draw. Some paint. Some make stuff. Some dance.

                    Personally, I like to throw people at the floor, but even more, I like being thrown at the floor. The more different ways I spin out of control as I'm thrown, the better. It's all art. Life is art.
                     
                    • Like Like x 5
                    • Agree Agree x 1
                    • Friendly Friendly x 1
                    • Jiffy

                      Jiffy The Match is on Fire

                      Joined:
                      Aug 25, 2011
                      Messages:
                      11,167
                      Occupation:
                      Pyro
                      Location:
                      Retired Next To The Bonfire in UK
                      Ratings:
                      +31,459
                      :wow:

                      Truely Billiant!!!!
                       
                      • Agree Agree x 3
                      • Like Like x 1
                      • Friendly Friendly x 1
                      • Sheal

                        Sheal Total Gardener

                        Joined:
                        Feb 2, 2011
                        Messages:
                        35,545
                        Gender:
                        Female
                        Location:
                        Beauly, Inverness-shire. Zone 9a
                        Ratings:
                        +52,310
                        Wonderful drawings Sian! :dbgrtmb: There is a lot of talent amongst members here on GC and a lot still to be discovered. :)
                         
                        • Like Like x 1
                        • Friendly Friendly x 1
                        • Sian in Belgium

                          Sian in Belgium Total Gardener

                          Joined:
                          Apr 8, 2011
                          Messages:
                          2,987
                          Location:
                          Just south of Brussels
                          Ratings:
                          +9,230
                          a friend asked me to draw some Swaledale sheep - they are wonderful animals! IMG_2791.JPG

                          I've always loved horses...
                          IMG_2815.JPG

                          And trying to keep challenging myself, here combining watercolour and pen-work, interpreting one of the photos my father took, many years ago... IMG_2842.JPG
                           
                          • Like Like x 6
                          • Creative Creative x 2
                          • Phil A

                            Phil A Guest

                            Ratings:
                            +0
                            Love a good sheep :)
                             
                            • Like Like x 2
                            • Funny Funny x 1
                            • Informative Informative x 1
                            • clueless1

                              clueless1 member... yep, that's what I am:)

                              Joined:
                              Jan 8, 2008
                              Messages:
                              17,778
                              Gender:
                              Male
                              Location:
                              Here
                              Ratings:
                              +19,594
                              Reminds me of a joke I know.

                              In fact two.
                               
                              • Like Like x 3
                              • Agree Agree x 1
                              • Funny Funny x 1
                              • Sheal

                                Sheal Total Gardener

                                Joined:
                                Feb 2, 2011
                                Messages:
                                35,545
                                Gender:
                                Female
                                Location:
                                Beauly, Inverness-shire. Zone 9a
                                Ratings:
                                +52,310
                                Beautiful drawings Sian! :dbgrtmb:
                                 
                                • Like Like x 2
                                • Agree Agree x 2
                                Loading...

                                Share This Page

                                1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
                                  By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
                                  Dismiss Notice