Two of my Favorite Sisters - Character Sketchbook

Well, i wasn't sure if I was going to finish this drawing in time, but i finished!
So my sista from another mista, Sophie Ward, posted a while back on her blog Paper Castle Press
an article she wrote for Australian Harpers Bazaar.
In the article, there is a picture of Sophie and Gemma at age 5 & 7,
And it pretty much is the cutest picture i have ever seen.
i've been meaning to draw it for years, and finally I couldn't resist drawing it.
i miss Sophie. It was so much fun painting the sisters :)
I hope you like it.

One of my Favorites - Blast from the past

Hey Friends!
How did your day go?
Well, I've been working on learning new skills today...
So far, i'm a slow learner... but hopeful things will click soon.
I thought i would post of my favorite pictures i've made of Gemma Ward or anyone really. :)
I did this one a few years ago.
I really like how it turned out.
It has a really strong look to it.
I thought i would post it for some of you who haven't seen it :)

Gemma Ward - Character Sketchbook 134

Morning!
How are you doing today?
Me? (Yawn)
I'm still waking up...
Went to see my friend Sean play in a new band he is in called "Foster the People".
They are incredible! Really great and fun music.
Actually, their ep just came out today on itunes. You can get it here.
The Image today is from Volume 2 of my Character Sketch Book.
It was a pen drawing i did of Gemma Ward, but once i outlined it, it seemed like it needed something else so i added acrylic, and then color pencil.
I'm not sure what it is about this one, but it's one of my favorites in the series.
I hope you like it :)

First Ink Painting

I was looking through Volume 1 of my Character Sketchbook,
and i just had to post it.
It's actually my first ink painting i had ever done.
It was the 45th picture in the series and the picture of Gemma Ward just looked like it should be painted.
I don't know why i love this series so much.
It's pretty raw and they aren't my best drawings, but for some reason it's one of my most favorite projects i've done.
I really want to start working on Volume 3 now.
Well, i hope you like it!
Oh, also if you have questions for the video question and answer with me and my brother, please ask it ;)
Hope you're having a great night!

Lily & Gemma Book Picnic - Remember When

Wow wow wow! Remember, November 1, 2006! haha
haha Ok, so today's "Remember When" Post is the 14th & 15th drawing from Volume 1 of my Character Sketchbook.
The name of Volume 1 is "The Lily & Gemma Book" named after Lily Cole & Gemma Ward,
cause they are the first two people i drew to learn how to draw off of. :)
Seriously, i can remember where i was and what i was doing when i drew every picture in this book!
haha It brings back so many memories!
i love it! Well, i hope you are having a relaxing Saturday!
I think i might be going to the beach...
went yesterday and it was amazing!
:)

6th Character Sketch - Remember When Saturday

OOOOOh ok so,
I ♥ Saturday's!
hahah How's your day going?
Been having a relaxing day with my family.
I had an idea today for a posting series I'm going to start...
Since i've only been able to draw for about 3-4 years,
I thought i would start a weekly post called "Remember When".
It's going to consist of drawings that i did back when i was starting to learn how to draw.
Thought it could be a cool/fun way to encourage you all that if you like something and want to learn something,
With some hard work, you can do anything. :)

The drawing today was my 6th drawing ever of Gemma Ward that i did 4 years ago.
It's from Volume 1 of my Character Sketchbook.
If you don't know about my Character Sketchbook i have some info on it here. ;)
I hope you like it.
Hope you're having a wonderful Saturday!

Will You Be My Valentine?

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Ok Friends, don't worry, i haven't lost my mind...
I know it's not Valentine's Day...
But i thought i would paint a valentine for yawl,
but also, i though it would be cool to give you it early so you can download & print and share the love!
Yep, yep, that is your homework assignment, give this Valentine to someone you care for, or love, or have a crush on! :)

p.s. i made the box the size of the mini Nerds box... cause those are the best V-day candy! :)


P.s.s if you want to download other Valentines i've made over the years, just click here to see them :) .... yea, i like making valentines... haha

{colour inspiration: white + a brand new year}

. . . a cold and bright early january morning and glitters of white floating outside the window, in perfect alignment with the fresh and blank slate of a brand new year, and after a long good-bye to the past year in a little white dress, delighted to come across the magic that is tim walker in shades of white and gold -- white for all that's new, and gold for the dreams yet to be . . .

hope the new year is off to a beautiful start,
xo

{p.s.} more of the dress above

{editorial: the handmade's tale; models: gemma ward, caroline trentini, lily cole; photography by tim walker for vogue australia february 2006 via brilliants of nataliya`s life}

My Own Hitchcock

Hello, my friends,
How are you all doing?
I thought i would post this old Volume 1 Character Sketchbook Drawing.
As you can see, i made a little Alfred Hitchcock like appearance in this one...
hahaha Well, it's begining to look a lot like Christmas!
and i'm really getting excited. :)
Trying to plan out 2010...
Yikes! Scheduling everything is way tougher than one would think.
Hope you all are having a wonderful weekend! :)

The Ladies of Meisel

Hello, my friends. How did your day go???
Mine flew by so fast.
Since you all had so many nice words about the Character Sketchbook....
I thought i'd post an image from Volume 3 of the Character Sketchbook,
(which is the Volume i am currently working on).
This picture is from a photoshoot of one of my favorite photographers, Steven Meisel.
I thought i would censore the painting cause i wouldn't want anyone to be offended :)
But if you want to see the original version of the picture Click Here.
I hope you like it!

So i was sitting looking at some fashion collections from a few years ago,
which makes me have a few questions for you...
1: What year in the 2000's do you think had the best Fashion Collections?
2: What year in the 2000's do you think had the best editorials?
3: What year in the 2000's do you think had the best models?

I got my answers... Excited to hear your thoughts! :)

Attack of the Crazy Models

Hey Friends, how is the weekend going for you?
Anything exciting?
My weekend has been super laided back and chill (which is the way i like it!)
Watched one of my favorite movies, Hook!
It's been so long! i love that movie! "Rufio Rufio Ruuuufiiiiiioooo!"

The drawing today is Number 172 out Volume 2 of my Character Sketchbook.
If you are new to the site and don't know what the Character Sketchbook is, Click Here to read up on it...
it's one of my all time favorite projects.
And if you do know about it...
I have a question for you.
How many of you would be interested in getting the Character Sketchbook if i find a publisher?
I thought it would be cool project to publish because i think it shows anyone can learn how to draw,
it just takes hard work and practice. ;)

Oh, on another note, i had a really funny dream last night involving a supermodel and an adventure on a resort island! haah i might have to post it ;) haha

Well, i hope you like the drawing. It's kinda fun/crazy ;)

Lily & Gemma Book Drawing 100

Wow! Today went by quicker and longer than i expected.
You know those kind of days?
Well, i just had one of them.
Spent the day drawing and catching up on work and emails.
Also, spent a little time looking through some of the NYFW shows i didn't go to...
I have to say, i sure wish i had gone the Rodarte show!
I mean, wow! They busted out the sharpie and went to town! haha
The Collection is so awesome!
It looked like some of the hair and make up was inspired by Tavi's amazing Borders & Frontiers shirt ;)

Well, tonight i present you with Drawing 100 which is the last drawing out of Volume one of "The Character Sketchbook".
It's a couple years old now...
but it's always fun looking through that book...
I really hope you like it! :)

P.S. I picked up my artwork from the art show tonight. I was like a kid in a candy store to have all the framed pieces back home. Posted a picture up on my Image Diary of me with one of the pieces~!
Click here if you want to see it

Fashion Week Build Up

Well, my friends...
The race is on... The countdown has began and the mid-night candles are a burning!
haah Well, 11 days left till i fly out to New York.
I am currently staring at my multiple page "to-do before I leave list",
and trying to figure out how it's physically possible to finish everything in time.
Yesterday, i dropped off with my framer, all of my art that is going to be at my September 11 art show.
He is amazing! I'm really getting excited for the show now.
I dropped off my 5ft X 4.5ft X 1ft layered painting at the framers, too.
It's the first time i will be showing this piece, i'm so excited about it.
If you don't know which painting i'm talking about Click Here to see it.
The Video up on that post shows the process of me making the piece. :)

The picture today is from Volume 2 out of my Character Sketchbook.
Since i drew it last year in Bryant Park at NYFW, i thought it would be a good little sike up.
I still don't have my official schedule settled yet, been getting invites over the last few days,
but once i have everything finalized, i will post the schedule! :)
Well, hope you all are doing great!

Edit: The amazing site Modelina has featured my work on there site in an incredible slide show click here to check it out!

Character Sketchbook 7

Hey Friends wow thank you so much for your overwhelming Response
on My new Speed Painting Video!
It really means alot. Had over in 6,000 of you watching it of the last day or so. amazing! :)
thanks again.

The Drawing today is the 7th drawing from my Character Sketckbook.
did it back in 2006 right when i started that book... aw the good ol days...
I really hope you like it! :)

{all the time in the world}

. . . for a few days, just the two of us and summer skies, talking until dawn, languid mornings and all the time in the world . . .

Have a beautiful, beautiful weekend!
xo

{a few lovely links:}
* lacy details
* isn't this sweet?
* summer love+ side project
* the making of
* backstage at phillip lim

{image: editorial - like a virgin}

Gemma Car Drawing

Hello my friends,
Well, today is my last day in Texas;
i fly out bright and early tomorrow morning.
i drew this picture in the car, 2 going on 3 years ago.
It's got a nice 1950's theme going on.
haha Well, this drawing also is from my Character Sketchbook.
Well, i hope you all are having a great day!

Runway Zombie Day

Hello my Friends,
how are you doing today?
I'm currently living as a Zombie!
Wait a sec, that might be an oxymoron...
i guess Zombies can't be living....
i guess I'm currently existing as a Zombie... haha

Well, last night, my really good friends
flew in and we picked them up at 1am at LAX,
and by the time we were settled down to sleep, it was far too late.
So basically, today I'm running on way too much coffee! ahhaah

The painting today is one from way way, way back.
It's just a basic water color and pen painting i did back when i was in school.
It is of Gemma Ward walking on Chloe's Spring 2007 runway Show.
I have to say, this was my favorite collection Chloé has put together.
It has such simple and complementary style.
I hope you like the painting,
and how's your Friday going???
;)

Looking Back

Well, my friends, today was a good day of getting organized.
I cleaned my Studio! You should see it; it's all shiny and clean.
I thought of a little concept for a short film, if i ever get time, i want to make it.
The drawing tonight is out of Volume 2 of my Character Sketchbook.
For some reason, i really like how it turned out
It's kinda simple but the lines in it just seem right. :)
i hope you like it!
and i hope you all are having a great night or day (depending on where you are ;)

A Few More Sketchbook Drawings

Hello Friends, sorry for the little absence.
Went to a wedding up in the San Luis Obispo area.
One of my friends since i was in kindergarten got married last night.
It was really a great wedding,
but now i'm back and super tired/sick, but going to try to get some work done.
I hope you like theses two pages out of my Character Sketchbook. :)

Etsy Part 2

Oh dear Friends, how are you today!?
Wow, today was an action packed day...
been packaging prints all day.
i decided to hand write letters to all you lovely people who got prints.
So, needless to say, it took a while,
but i just wanted to let you all know how much it really means to me. :)
So what have you all been up too?
My mom rented Roman Holiday and i think my whole family is going to see it tomorrow.
So i will let you know what i think, i'm really excited about it!
i think i might invent a time machine to meet Miss Hepburn!
hahah ok wow! i'm tired...
i put up some more prints today.
Let me know what you think :)
Night!

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