Speed paint #22

This morning's Sketch-ercise... "uughh... I'm hit".

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Speed paint #21

Afternoon guys. So here's this morning's Sketch-ercise. Going for full-body designs this week, thinking about shapes, form, posture & strong silhouetting; should be a fun week. Along with my pal Tee Jay, I was joined this morning by my other good friend Chris for a 1st session; here's his warm-up... btw, if you fancy joining in with me on these Sketch-ercises, add me via Skype as sketchlounge. I'm here pretty much every morning from 8am to 9am GMT; always nice to connect with fellow artists/ new people. Either way, I'd really encourage giving this a go as regular daily practice at a time that works for you. It's tough getting yourself to do anything in the morning, let alone draw, but it really is a great way to start the day!

This morning's Sketch-ercise...

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Speed paint #20

Today's Sketch-ercise... Had a bit of an odd request on this one... sorry Ant, couldn't help making him look this sinister.

***DISCLAIMER***
SMOKING KILLS!!!... I DO NOT SMOKE... NOR DO I CONDONE IT... <--- click ; )

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Speed paint #19

Here's this morning's warm-up. Photoshop doing weird things this morning [randomly messing with my colours each time I'd adjust a layers hierarchy]; managed to tame her just enough to get this out at least...

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Speed paint #18

Here's this morning's Sketch-ercise! Check out my buddy Tee's warm-up too.

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Speed paint #17

Today's Sketch-ercise folks! Time to call it a day. G'nite from London Town...

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Speed paint #16

Morning! Here's this morning's warm-up. Had a nice little session with my bud Tee Jay. He's just started a new blog, check out his piece & drop him a 'follow'. Have a Posi+ive day folks!

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Speed paint #15

Here's this morning's sketch-ercise. Another week done! Hope you've enjoyed these lovely ladies as much as I've enjoyed painting them? However, next week I'll be moving onto 'male portraits'; still within the '1940's-50's Hollywood glamour' theme. Btw, these sketches are actually all in colour, just thought I'd have a bit of fun keeping in line with the "look" of this period... I remember there actually was a point in my childhood days whenever watching B/W movie classic, I did half believe life back then was completely monochromatic.... don't judge me, you did to!

Anyways check out these colour photos of life in the early 1900's... this one's pretty amazing too... I may post up my colour versions later this eve if you'd like to see those too?

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Speed paint #14

Morning! Here's this morning's warm-up.

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Speed paint #13

Today's sketch-ercise...

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Speed paint #12

Today's Sketch-ercise...

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Speed paint #11

Hi guys, here's Today's Sketch-ercise... This weeks theme...? 
'1940's-50's Hollywood Glamour'.

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Sketchpad doodles...

Hope you're all having a good'ol weekend? If not, don't worry, here's a bunch of mostly disgruntled faces to cheer you up = )

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Speed paint #10

Here's Tuesday's Sketch-ercise...

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Speed paint #9

Hi guys, here's Monday's sketch-ercise... Originally thought I was gonna end up with some sort of misty lake-type scene but then my hand did this... There's an awesome vid of American painter/ illustrator George Pratt where he explains, "if I just dive in & let the line- let the drawing tell me where it needs to go, I'm open to more happy accidents... trust your instincts"... I try to take this on board as much as I can these days... George is an amazing talent; he gives great advice & is also a real nice guy- check out some of his online video workshops if you get a chance [definitely worth it].

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