Showing posts with label Wimbledon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wimbledon. Show all posts

Sunday, 8 July 2012

Ten minutes


I so wish I had scanned in what this page in my sketchbook looked like ten minutes ago - before I leapt upon it and created Lola.

I will have to resort to a description from memory. It was a textured background dripped with alcohol inks. Pinks with a hint of peach and a simple charcoal outline of a face - hairless and wearing what looked like a swimming cap.

Ten minutes later and Lola was looking at me. She's tapping her shoe to a  flamenco rhythm. She wants to dance, buy first she's going to finish this glass of Sangria and attract the attention of Raoul...

I love to do quick sketches, to watch a face appear and smirk at me ready to tell their tale. I had quite a painty evening - you know it's been good when you discover green and purple stains up your arms and in your fingernails. I'm such a messy girl!

Today is pretty special if you're a Brit and hold even the slightest regard for sport. For the first time in 74 years a Brit will compete in the men's final at Wimbledon. No pressure Andy...
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