Hi!
How you doin'? Hope you've had an awesome August so far. I've had an uber busy couple of weeks and, for the first time in a while, I've not had much opportunity to faff about with arty stuff. Hmmm.... SO, I
do have a couple of posts lined up for you - the next in my "Awesome Artists" series for one...that's been a while getting here.... *tsch*....I'd forget my head if it wasn't nailed on.
In the meantime (so you know I've not forgotten you) here are a couple more of my black and white wildlife illustrations for you to peruse.
And a couple of close-ups just for the heck of it...
This was a gift for my uncle who, like me, had a passion for the sea, ships and marine life.
Li'l 'Papillon Mouse'. I'm almost ALWAYS overly picky with my art and find imperfections that annoy me, but I actually liked this mousey from the get-go... awww... Hope you like him too.
...Butterfly mouse bottom..... hee hee!
If you're interested in art supplies and such, my pen of choice is a Tachikawa fine-nib, something like this:
It has an incredibly fine flat-tipped nib, ideal for fine work, and the cartridges are black india ink so you achieve excellent contrast on white (or even off-white) paper. The pens don't last forever, but you well and truly get your money's worth. They're not the easiest thing to find in shops, but you can order them - and other VERY cool art supplies - here (click the pic) :
Okee - hope you like the post and the pics, and find the link useful. Much like Arnie, I'll be back! And soon! Mooowahaha!!! Hugs - Shroo :)
here from Artists in Blogland. Totally amazing projects-wow!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for visiting! Welcome! And thank you too for your comments - Just visited your blog...LOVELY art!!! Really appreciate your commenting here, best wishes- Shroo:)
DeleteI love, love, love how you incorporated the animal's habitat within their silhouette's. I'm visiting via Artists in Blogland. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for visiting and for your awesome comment :) Love the tags and ATCs on your art & design blog - gorgeous! Best wishes - Shroo:)
DeleteAmazing work!! I'm going to check out that pen!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for commenting- hope you like the pen! It takes a little while to establish ink flow but then it's great - especially for fine detail :) Best wishes - Shroo:)
DeleteComing over from AIB- your piece caught my eye immediately. I love your work- i've been studying the details of each drawing and wow! Just curious how long it took you to draw the fish?? (if you don't mind telling). Glad i found you!
ReplyDeleteHi Beth - thank you so much for commenting :) I also love your work (spent a LONG while enjoying the stunning work on your own blog yesterday - wow!)
DeleteCan't remember exacly how long the fish took - probably about 4 days on and off....I tend to get really engrossed in these pieces and plough on with them in preference to sleep! It's a miracle I can still see! :-) Look forward to seeing more of your work - best wishes for an awesome Sunday - Shroo:)
Oh gosh I love that little mouse with the butterfly on his body. These are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThank you squillions, Sonya! I'm really glad you like them xxx Have a lovely Sunday -Shroo:)
DeleteHow awesome is that? I am glad I took a try at show and tell saturday and than find your blog. Your illustrations are fantastic and a real inspiration.
ReplyDeleteHave a wunderfull sunday - Irma
Thank you so much - I feel much the same way about your work! I particularly love the 'Pile of Stones' (GORGEOUS texture!) Best wishes for a great weekend- Shroo:)
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