As an illustrator most of my time is spent drawing relatively cute and pretty pictures aimed to appease conservative publishers and appeal to a young market. Thus, my private sketchbook is a haven to unfetter my brain on paper... (If you are looking for my usual work in children's literature, check out my regular blog at http://benredlich.blogspot.com/)

Monday, September 24, 2012

BIA Life Drawing Group 24/9/12

I felt like trying a different medium this session, so I thought I'd give pencil and gouache a go. I struggled a bit, as I'm a lot quicker with a pen, and this method slowed me down. I think these look a bit rushed.

This model is Emma.

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Thursday, September 20, 2012

Train People

I hate public transport, purely because Brisbane's is a shamble, but my transport of choice, after my car, is the train. I get motion sick trying to read or draw on buses, but trains aren't so bad. You get some interesting sorts on the train too...


Monday, September 17, 2012

BIA Life Drawing Group 17/9/12

I though I'd try out some life drawing at the Brisbane Institute of Art at Windsor, only about 10 minutes from where I live (with miles of parking!!). This model's name was Jenny. So many beautifully pronounced curves to draw, perfect!
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