Swing

This is another drawing I did for the #Tekenuurtje challenge on Instagram. I thought the angles and weight of the pose would provide me with a suitable challenge and they really did. I did a lot of fussing over the legs in particular. However, I think I actually rose to the challenge as I believe I have everything looking “right” in the end. The proportions are not spot on but it wouldn’t be my style if things weren’t at least a little awry. I cannot find a way to link to the original photo so you can click a link to my Instagram post and swipe to see the source image.

Rainbow Art Journal – Polka Dot Girl

This illustration is based on a photo shared as part of the #Tekenuurtje challenge on Instagram. I was drawn to the billowing, triangular shape of the clothing and the polka dots. I really enjoyed working on this illustration and found painting all of those polka dots very meditative.

*The only way I can figure out to share the original image is via the post on my Instagram account where swiping will take you to the source photo.

Pink Haired Girl

This illustration is based on a photo shared as part of the #Tekenuurtje challenge on Instagram. I thought the pose and clothes would be fun to draw and I really did enjoy working on this illustration, especially the hair and the folds in the sleeves.

*The only way I can figure out to share the original image is via the post on my Instagram account where swiping will take you to the source photo.

Stylish Couple

One of the things I really need to practice and refine is the drawing of poses and of more detailed clothing. Therefore, when I stumbled across the #Tekenuurtje challenge on Instagram, I thought I would have a try at participating. The host artist, Linda van den Berg, shares photos and artists are invited to create an illustration of one of the images in whatever medium they like.

I was immediately enchanted with a portrait of an older couple wearing stylish clothes, complete with statement hats and scarves*. It was fun drawing their poses and all of the elements of their clothing. I think I will try participating in this challenge again.

*The easiest way I can share the source photo with you is to link to my Instagram post.