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Hanami – Inspired by Japan Prt 3

February 19, 2013 by Lorrie

Aquarelle water colour paint and acrylic ink on water colour paper. This piece is loosely based on a traditional Kimono design that featured peonies and butterflies. I used the colours as a jumping off point, though kept the palette simpler.

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Sketchbook Work + WIP

February 6, 2013 by Lorrie

Some sketchbook drawings I completed last year and just remembered to blog. The bottom one is a WIP (which will be available as a print in my Society6 shop, and I think the top one I am going to scan and colour in Illustrator, and also release that as a print. Working on LOADS of new stuff at the moment, including ArtJunky.net, hence the lack of bloggage. Back soon with lots more news.. xx

My Top Ten Tips for Artists

February 2, 2013 by Lorrie

The other day I posted my ‘Top Ten Tips for Artists’ on the Artjunky facebook page, and it generated quite a response, so I thought I would also post it here. These are things to remember when you feel down or discouraged.

Never compare yourself to other artists. What you do is unique.
Draw to please you, not others, and be true to yourself.
Don’t feel jealous of others apparent ‘success’, it’s rarely the true story.
Don’t create work because you think it will sell, people will see through it.
Take a walk every day.
Read a book, visit a museum.
Support other artists, we all need all the help we can get.
Remember to eat, and drink plenty, the brain doesn’t work well without nourishment.
Don’t be afraid of a blank page, just start drawing, the ideas will come.
Keep a sketchbook, keep it with you, and draw every day.

If you also have some, then please post them here. Thank you :)

The Sketchbook Project 2013: Pgs. 22 -29

January 19, 2013 by Lorrie

Finally, here are my last pages for the 2013 Sketchbook project. As you can see I got Luke and Orla to contribute a drawing each. I really wanted them to be a part of it, as they had both supported and encouraged me to get it done in a narrow time frame. I enjoyed the experience very much, and must admit I posted off my sketchbook with a pang knowing that it is unlikely I will see it again. But, it’s nice to know that others will hopefully look through my book many miles from here and gain some inspiration. If I participate again, I will make sure I don’t leave it until the last minute to sign up. It proved to me that I can produce work fairly quickly and to what I consider a reasonable standard.