Julia

Second Wave

Even though I haven’t been posting, I’ve actually been doing a lot of art! Huzzah! I’ll start with this big piece I’ve been working on over the last month. About 5 years ago when I was in my first year of university I created a smaller version of this piece. It was based on myContinueContinue reading “Second Wave”

Lack of motivation

I’ve been finding recently that I don’t have the same patience/attention span for art. When I was younger I could work on something for HOURS and for days on end. I think a big difference is that as an adult there are always other things I feel I need to be getting done. I knowContinueContinue reading “Lack of motivation”

Lamp

Hello lovebugs! I was watching an episode of Death in Paradise and wanted to get a bit of drawing practise as I did. Here’s the lamp that I was copying: And here’s the start of my drawing (about 40 mins?) I’ve started watching The Big Painting Challenge – what motivational TV! I love that theContinueContinue reading “Lamp”

Art Deco Dolls

For Christmas my brother got me a book on graphic and illustration from the art deco era. I wanted to work on proportion and scale, and generally speeding up a little bit. In general I think I’m getting better at making the initial sketch part more accurate and speedy. It’s still taking me a veryContinueContinue reading “Art Deco Dolls”

Seaside Break

Hi all! I’m currently away by the sea on Suffolk on a mini break with my boyfriend. It’s been a lovely chance to rest and enjoy some out of season seaside loveliness. I didn’t bring my drawing pad because I didn’t think I’d get the chance to do anything, but our trip turned out toContinueContinue reading “Seaside Break”