Fly Away - Sketchbook

Minimaid

Posted Jul 7, 2005, 8:34:12 PM UTC

Another one. LOL! Just sketchbook form drawing class in college. I had fun with this one.

Comments

Dennis
Jul 12, 2005, 2:48:48 PM UTC
I do like this one (as I do all of your other pieces). I must admit though that when I saw the thunbnail I thought you had done some cubism. This is very pleasing to the eye.
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- Minimaid
  Jul 12, 2005, 2:58:37 PM UTC
  Cubism, unfortunately, is something I've never been particularly good at recreating. After Analytical Cubism.... I just don't think I could do that. It was so beautiful in those very first designs of Picasso and Braques.
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  Dennis
  Jul 12, 2005, 3:03:50 PM UTC
  I know what you mean. I once tried cubism but failed miserably at it as I just lack the eye and thoght process I guess.
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Gilgamesh
Jul 8, 2005, 1:45:40 AM UTC
Another very nice sketch , I always love your amazing backgrounds, you're really talented
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- Minimaid
  Jul 8, 2005, 1:49:24 AM UTC
  *blush* That's just the texture of the paper. I know at the stage I am with my artwork now, I could make that kind of background, but at this point in time I was pumping out a lot of work in a short period of time because of due dates, and I didn't have much time for experimentation. *sigh* I'm sorry so many people think I painted that background.
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  Gilgamesh
  Jul 8, 2005, 1:51:14 AM UTC
  its ok if you didn't paint it , the choice of paper is commendable . Anyway I alway's enjoy you're artwork so no problem
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  Minimaid
  Jul 8, 2005, 1:54:36 AM UTC
  Aw, thank you so much, Gilgamesh. You're so kind to say that!
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Okami
Jul 7, 2005, 2:25:52 PM UTC
I love your style, it is unique, keep going!
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- Minimaid
  Jul 7, 2005, 9:52:41 PM UTC
  OK! Thank you I will.
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Lilimayhem
Jul 7, 2005, 12:08:04 PM UTC
wow, yur very good at this. Its almost 3 different kind of art...cubism, surrealism and observation! I like it a lot, you used charcoal and watercolor...very interesting composition. My teacher would have loved you!
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- Minimaid
  Jul 7, 2005, 12:10:57 PM UTC
  No, no, I didn't use watercolour here. Just charcoal on patterned paper. I hadn't even started watercolours yet at this stage in my art. Thanks for your comments and appreciation, though, it's all very encouraging!
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  Lilimayhem
  Jul 7, 2005, 12:12:36 PM UTC
  well you had me there, its great anyway
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  Minimaid
  Jul 7, 2005, 12:13:58 PM UTC
  Well, I can't have you going on false beliefs. Though at this point in time, I might be able to draw a background like that. I just don't think I have the patience.
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  Lilimayhem
  Jul 7, 2005, 12:15:51 PM UTC
  lol, i understand you on that...Damn i have to get back to work..tee hee!
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  Minimaid
  Jul 7, 2005, 12:16:39 PM UTC
  Me too.. Or rather, I have to get TO work. LOL! Have an awesome day, hun.
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  Lilimayhem
  Jul 7, 2005, 1:02:18 PM UTC
  lol you too Minimaid
  
  Hugs and kisses!
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Stealthnerd
Jul 7, 2005, 12:00:09 PM UTC
Wow, that's cool! I really love the check pattern here; is that watercolor over pencil or ink or ???
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- Minimaid
  Jul 7, 2005, 12:01:13 PM UTC
  It's the paper. I drew the hands and did the writing in charcoal, cut out the top part of the paper, and put it over the other paper... I like playing with patterned papers.
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  Stealthnerd
  Jul 7, 2005, 12:02:21 PM UTC
  Wow! That's really cool. You must know a lot of awesome techniques to get all those great visual effects you use ^_^
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  Minimaid
  Jul 7, 2005, 12:04:13 PM UTC
  I just playa round, mostly, and find things through happy accident. I'm glad you like it so much!
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  Stealthnerd
  Jul 7, 2005, 12:05:09 PM UTC
  Wish my accidents were so happy, lol! You should author a how-to book ^_^
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  Minimaid
  Jul 7, 2005, 12:09:27 PM UTC
  I would author a how-to book, but I really suck both at writing and explaining things. LOL! Really, I'm a very tactile person. To teach someone something, they need to be in front of me so I can watch what they're doing, and give them pointers.
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  Stealthnerd
  Jul 7, 2005, 1:04:48 PM UTC
  I understand what you mean Maybe you could have someone help with the writing, and you could do all the art! Hehe ^_^
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  Minimaid
  Jul 7, 2005, 1:20:27 PM UTC
  Now there's a thought that could work!
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MissezNoll
Jul 7, 2005, 11:38:54 AM UTC
Okay... now you are just showing off. LOL Just kidding. I love it. I hate birds, but I have made this movement with my hands before. It looks like it was hard to draw. But then again, hands ARE hard to draw for me. I like your skethes. You make it look so easy. My love always.
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- Minimaid
  Jul 7, 2005, 11:49:01 AM UTC
  Ask, and I shall provide. You asked, StealthNerd asked.. I'm providing. This wasn't too hard. I drew the hands seperately, both from my own hand. That why the one looks kinda backwards. They are the same hand. Hands are NOT easy. Not even for me, and I've drawn them so many times I can't count. I have endless troubles with the things...
  
  You know I love you too. Aww, that was sweet.
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  MissezNoll
  Jul 7, 2005, 3:50:17 PM UTC
  Well you can never tell that you struggle with drawing hands. You make yours look flawless. I cannot believe how hard hands are to draw. Of all the things that should be hard, it is the dang hands that I have the most trouble with. I guess that is why I must keep practicing. Thank you for your constant help. I owe alot of my newly developed skills to you. Thanks for always giving me that extra little push to become better. You are awesome. Much love.
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  Minimaid
  Jul 7, 2005, 9:33:30 PM UTC
  Oh posh! If you didn't give yourself the drive and determination, you wouldn't get anywhere! You need to give yourself more credit for your wonderful accomplishments, my dear.
  
  And yes, I struggle with drawing hands... Especially when I'm drawing the figure with them.
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