#karmira

I also started one of the largest projects I’ve ever attempted. This initially started as a Christmas/Birthday/Anniversary present for my boyfriend, but it’s extended well past those dates as it’s so large and intricate (perhaps they could be next years presents?).  It’s a fan art of The Witcher’s castle Kaer Morhen. Inspired by the game (The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt) that my boyfriend made me play, and I subsequently fell in love with.  It’s a 3 dimensional artwork, large scale with small details of dotwork and fine lines. The shading has been killing me but when I get to step back after a few hours of working on it, it’s all worth it. Watching it some together is very satisfying.  I hope to drive this bad boy down to Sydney to scan it professionally when it’s finally finished, so I could possibly create prints.

I don’t post many WIP shots of my zodiac artworks, so here it is. I usually start with the hair and body first, and shade the fabric last as not to over contract or make it too dark overall. So nice to be back in the swing of things!

My progress so far.  Having to make sure everything is to scale just by eye, and fitting it all together before even starting on the details is draining, if I’m to be honest. But I get a strange rush when the details are done and I can fit them all together and see it come together. Long way to go yet, though.

In other news, my little surrealism sketch turned artwork recieved a “Highly Commended” in a regional competition and sold. Putting my work out there in competitions has been so much fun, and I love hearing the feedback! 

Perusing old tumblr accounts and found this gem.  19yr-old version depresso version of me. Gotta love my velvet stage. Almost ten years ago (internal screaming).

Last but not least, I taught myself how to book bind and made myself my very own sketchbook. I’m currently using it for my Art Therapy course, but I want to bind a new book with 600 pages and try to attempt the 600 page sketchbook slam challenge. Even if I don’t have a good crack at it, I’ve always wanted a huge sketchbook to crack open and work through. I’m still experimenting with different book styles and binding techniques, it’s going to be a life-long passion now, I feel it!

I have been pretty lazy on the art front honestly, as life often takes over, but I managed to complete another zodiac sign (scorpio). This one was really fun and it made me decide to continue the rest of the series portrayed as women figures.  I need to get back in the headspace to continue the series, motivation is another story though.