Vlada Roslyakova - Vogue Nippon Beauty

Magazine: Vogue Nippon Beauty (September 2006)
Model: Vlada Roslyakova
Photographer: Ben Hassett

Hello Friends!
Well sorry for the long absence from posting.
I've been painfully swamped on projects, and have been working non-stop.
i'm really happy to show you this new painting.
I love Vlada & Vogue Nippon, and Ben Hassett's photo was incredible.
Just seemed like a perfect photo to paint.
I really hope you like it :)

Lily Cole - Character Sketchbook 138

Hi, everyone! How is your week going so far?!
As usual, I am super busy haha
But I'm working on a project that
I am really excited about that I
can't wait to share with you all!

Today's post is another painting from my Character Sketchbook!
It is Number 138 and is of the Lovely
Lily Cole of IMG Models. As you may know,
Lily Cole is one of the models that I
learned to draw off of. So she has a
special place in my heart. Haha : )
What do you think? I hope you like it!

Annabelle Belikova - Character Sketchbook 208

Hi, friends!
How are you all doing?
I'm not sure if I posted this already,
but I really like it and just wanted
to share it with you.
It is a painting of Annabelle Belikova
and is Number 208 from my Character Sketchbook.
I hope you like it! : )

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.

You Got to Love Charlotte Free

Morning!
Well, spent all yesterday painting and sketching up a storm,
and needless to say my studio is so so so so so messy,
so some cleaning is in order today. ;)
Also I'm happy to say, i started up working on my Character Sketch Book again!
It is like an old friend i've missed a lot.
That book/series is definitely my favorite and most personal series,
so I'm glad to get back working on finishing Volume 3! (though I'm still at the start)
The Drawing today is Character Sketchbook drawing 205,
And it's of IMG Models Pink Haired Girl Charlotte Free.
I took this picture backstage at Charlotte Ronson Fall 2011 Show and knew it would make for a great drawing.
I really like how it turned out. I love her expression in the drawing.
Makes you kind of wonder what she is thinking about, don't you think?
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 :)

Theres Alexandersson - Top Newcomers Spring 2011

Well, My Friends, I'm actually about to go to bed but i thought i would get a quick post up for you all :)
This is one of 11 pictures i did for Models.com Top Newcomers Spring 2011.
It is of Theres Alexandersson.
Theres Alexandersson has a super interesting look.
And this backstage photo at the McQueen show stood out to me in particular.
I like how it turned out. :)
what do you think?

Oh also found my new favorite time wasting tool today...
Pinterest! Haah Not sure if i'm using it right but I started one thanks to my friend jenna.
Basically i created each of my boards as a sort of photo essay prompt and when i post on it i complete the prompt... if that makes sense?
Any ways hope your having a great night!

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!

Crossing the Dragon Gap

Well, the drawing today is from my "Character Sketch Book" which i started right when i really started drawing...
Which was 4 years ago. So weird to think i've only really been drawing constantly for 4 years.
It seems so long ago. haha.
Well, the Phrase "Crossing the Dragon Gap" refers to traveling into the unknown,
because in the olden days map makers would draw dragons in places no one had traveled.
Well, learning how to draw was the first real dragon gap i had crossed...
And as i set goals for this next year, and mapped out my dreams for the year,
Looks like i will have to cross another "Dragon Gap".
I'm a little nervous/anxious, but I'm also so painfully excited to share the journey with you all.
Needless to say, this Image is perfect for expressing what I'm feeling right now ;)

Random story.... I Drew this in the bleachers of a wrestling tournament when i was couching wrestling with my dad. :)

Miss Mona Johannesson & the Hat - Part 1

Hey Friends!
How is it already August?
i can't believe Fashion Week is just a month away...
so much to do & so little time!
Today's Sketch is just part 1 of this picture of Mona Johannesson.
I really want to do a polished painting of it.
I love Mona Johannesson,i think she has such a wonderful look. :)
I hope you like this sketch.

Frida Gustavsson - Vogue Germany

Hey friends!
How are you doing?
Your weekend going well?
Mine has been wonderful!
I got to see my friend Sarah Jaffe perform last night.
And oh my, oh my! She is amazing, it was such a Brilliant Concert!
Then today, i've just have been hanging out with my brother and my friend Sean.
We went to a vintage book store and i got some books,
then I sat and played piano for the first time in a while this afternoon...
Ah yes, so relaxing.

Well, the painting today is of the Lovely Swedish Model
Frida Gustavsson on the cover of Vogue Germany.
I saw this cover for the first time about a month ago,
and i was blown away!
The picture is so bright and electric,
and Frida is so captivating on the cover.
So, of course, i've been dying to paint it,
and finally got around to painting it.
I really hope you like it :)

1 Millionth Visitor!

SO....
I Finally had the 1 millionth Visitor today!
That's seriously mind blowing!
2 years ago when i started this blog,
i honestly didn't think anyone would ever read this blog....
Amazing. Thank you all for your support.
You blow my mind daily... Seriously!

The Drawing day is my third plane Sketch of Frida Gustavsson.
Seriously, I have so much fun drawing her.
Thank you alice for helping me stumble on to her :)
I hope you like this drawing.

P.S. Posted my first outfit in awhile on my Lookbook.nu, you can check it out here :) :)

Frida Gustavsson Plane Sketch Part 2

Well, hello my friends, how was your weekend?
Mine was so nice!
Just finished watching "It's a Wonderful Life"....
Oh, my, that movie is so good!
I have to say Frank Capra is my All Time Favorite Movie Director.
Such incredible stories and story telling.

So the Image today is Plane Drawing #2 from My Flight to New York last week.
It was my first day drawing model Frida Gustavsson.
It was the day I fell in love with drawing her too! :)
She is adorable :)
I can't wait to do a more polished Painting of her.
I hope you like this sketch.

Also I spent this weekend helping my friend Alice, revamp her site.
Alice is the one who is helping me design a little clothing collection...
She has a wonderful blog (which I've posted some images from for inspiration friday)
but we revamped the site and her blog really didn't have a name,
so we came up with the name for it "Clouds & Candy".
Cause if you look through her site, it will remind you of Clouds & Candy. Haha
Check it out @ www.cloudsandcandy.com ! and enjoy!
make sure you tell her hi :)

Frida Gustavsson Makes Flights More Enjoyable

Well Hello Friends!
I'm back from my 18 hours in NY!
Prom was amazing!
Thank you Sophie for going with me,
and thank you Claudine for having me come out to it!
It was a blast! :)
I posted a couple pictures of it on my image diary

Well, on the flight i drew for the first time a model that my friend Alice showed me.
Her name is Frida Gustavsson!
I have to say, she is currently my Biggest Model infatuation right now!
I love Drawing her, she is amazing.
So elegant & sweet.
I ended drawing like 6 or 7 pictures of her on the flight. This is one of pictures i did.
i was on a roll. hahaha
Well, i hope you're all doing amazing. :)


P.S. I posted this video of this 6th grade kid covering Lady Gaga Song on "Inside my Brain".
Check it out. It's mind blowing! haha It is!

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

A Ballerina Named Sasha

Hello, friends! How was your day?
Mine was great; been working on a painting. Hopefully i will have it done by tomorrow...
It's a really fun picture, full of major fashion "Power Players". Hah
I'm working on it for one of my friends. I think it's going to turn out nice. :)

Oh, ok, so the drawing today is Drawing #70 out of volume one of my Character Sketchbook.
Wow! It seems like light years ago that i drew this picture...
ah... such simple times... :)
I think this was one of the first color pictures in the Sketchbook.
The picture was drawn with these super cheap fine tip pens,
and it was of Sasha Pivovarova.
She looked to me like a Ballerina in it.
I don't know why, but i think i've always had a crush on ballerinas.
They're so graceful and magical!
Like Cate Blanchett in the "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"... so wonderful!

Well, my friends, I hope you are doing great!
Right now... not sure why, but i have a big 'ol headache right now... ah! not good...
but good night :)

Girls with Blue Eyes and Red Stockings - These are a Few of my Favorite Things

Hey friends,
Wow, it's so, so, so cold in Southern California today!
Well, just finished Christmas Shopping today!
How about you?
Wow, such a busy time.
There was something about this old Lily drawing that reminded me of Christmas.
Maybe it was the red tights...
Not sure, but i thought i would post it.
I hope you like it, and I hope you're having a very Merry Christmas! :)