Thursday, June 30, 2011

Issa


I was particularly pleased with this drawing for the main character, Issa, in the new book I am illustrating, as I made it without reference, and I think it is pretty convincing in the figure's anatomy and emotion.
I made a half-hearted effort to get models for this book, but I really wanted to do another book, like A Christmas Carol, that is drawn primarily from the imagination.
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6 comments:

  1. Larry MacDougallJune 30, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    PJ - Fabulous drawing ! I agree with your decision to work without photo reference. I think your work will be stronger. Good luck !

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  2. NatalieJune 30, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    I wouldn't worry about it not looking convincing - when I first glanced at the picture I thought you'd forgone your usual medium to draw a life figure in pencil. I especially like the nose and lips.

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  3. AnonymousJune 30, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    I love it!

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  4. PJ LynchJuly 1, 2011 at 1:29 AM

    Many thanks guys!
    PJ

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  5. AmalJuly 1, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    Beautiful and poignant expression. Great to see how you move easily between drawing from life and from imagination.

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  6. PJ LynchJuly 1, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Thanks Amal. I do think that the life drawing feeds into the imaginative drawing.
    I'm glad you like this one.
    Best wishes
    PJ

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