After I unveiled my David Lynch themed comic, a couple of friends were surprised at the art-style. Not my usual more cartoony work. Please note I do not use “cartoony” as a negative adjective as some people do.
I’m definitely being influenced by taking some Portrait & Life classes over the last half a year or so. First time I’ve done Life drawing since Art College, where frankly I never really appreciated it.
It’s great to sit, observe and just draw or paint, not worrying about story, character or context. The techniques learnt have crept into my comic and illustration work.
Ink wash Portrait 16.1.12
Hmmm… maybe the eyes on the face below do look cartoony, but as I say, that’s not a negative in itself so I don’t care!
Ink wash Portrait Face 16.1.12
Ink wash Portrait 13.12.11
I’ll post some more pics from my Portrait & Life sessions soon!
