Friday, 1 May 2009

Socks and Undies!



I am really pleased with this one, so I was all exciting and wanted to show it to you! It was a sunny afternoon yesterday, so I put some undies on the line, then thought it made quite a good subject. I am still trying to get comfortable with the ink, so sketching all sorts.

It was tricky to make out in black and white: too much going on, as you can see from my original drawing above, so I did some colouring in Photoshop. I intended it to be fairly simple tinting, like yesterday's self portrait, but that didn't work very well with the stone work, and I ended up turning it into a proper painting.

By the way, the big knickers are John's not mine!!

6 comments:

Jess said...

I love ordinary subject matter like this, however I don't do it very often myself! It's a lovely drawing and painting, you've inspired me now :)

Joanna Dover said...

I think you've cracked it! all of a sudden the ink looks less 'inky' - very simple and confident, and the 'colouring in' looks fantastic - subtle, and it really adds to the picture. Great stuff!

Buskitten said...

Nothin wrong with big knickers Lynne!

Nicola said...

This is great!!! Who'd have thought that underwear could be so exciting!!! :o)

❤Yisin said...

Is that a polka dots knicker? heeheee...

what a lovely drawing ^-^

John said...

I love everything you do hahahaha R. Crumb is one of my faves as well. Love his use of line and ink.
I'm a follower and a fan as well. You seem to have captured his Ideal in your style and work. I also love your kids books work! wish I could just sit and watch you draw!