Sketchy sketches

I wanted to keep it simple for these studies so used only a HB pencil and a quick rough hand to try and create texture in these images. Even though this photo isn't the best, I quite like how part of it is not in focus. This almost mirrors a few of the photos I had taken and helps the drawings feel stylised and less polished. Which is a look I often revert to.

Some photos

 I wanted to be inspired by whats around me so took at trip down into Falmouth yesterday. Looking at the dockland and atmospheric sea mist. I was inspired to create a story for Rapunzel and how she fit into this world of muted tones.

Almost finished . . .

Before colouring the image I was contemplating adding line work but decided against it as this was distract from the bright colours and over complicate this already busy image. I used copic markers, HB pencil and a white gel pen for highlights. This is my go to way of adding colour to my drawings but I will be using other materials in future studies such as ink, coloured pencils and oil pastel.

Rapunzel

This is the first page in my sketch book, it's not finished yet but just wanted to show some stages to my process.