I came home the other day to find that my boyfriend Sam had bought me a new scanner as a surprise. We had been talking about getting one since the last one bit the dust after falling off a chest of drawers - they don't bounce!
Anyway, I needed one to scan artwork and designs ready for printing and I'm very happy with the quality of the scan. For those who are interested, it's an Epson Perfection V370 Photo and seems good at colour and black and white scanning, as well as photocopying text.
I finished off a few doodles this week so put the scanner to the test!
I've been interested in the artwork of doodle artist Kerby Rosanes and Lei Melendres recently - their clean lines, detail and style of shading have really inspired me.
This was started sat on the beach, watching Sam fishing. I included everything I could think of at the time, from mussels and birds to cupcakes and puppies!
This next doodle was introduced in last week's blog post but with one thing and another I took a while to finish it.
Both doodles contain many of the same elements.
I can't help including the chunky little octopus, he's so much fun to draw!
A few people have suggested that I colour them in, but I'm not sure if that will take away from the lines and detail. I think I'll give it a go with my next one.
If you are interested in commissioning any artwork, including portraits, doodles or paper cuts, please don't hesitate to get in touch via the 'contact me' section (tab at the top).
I also have a giveaway running pinned to my Facebook page, don't forget to enter!
I'll leave you with a few photos from my weekend, it's been glorious here in North Devon!
I'm sharing today's post on the following blogs: Handmade Harbour, Manon Popje's Illustrations, Nifty Thrifty Things, Be Different Act Normal and Tatertots and Jello.
I just love your artwork! You are so talented x
ReplyDeleteLove the doodles Clare, not sure about colouring in though, or maybe just add one colour on one of them x
ReplyDeleteI love your doodles, all of the characters are so cute. You could scan one of your doodles in and then print it off and colour it, so that you can compare the two.
ReplyDeleteThat's a really good idea Lucy! If I get time I'll have a go at that.
DeleteWhat a fabulous doodle! I think it looks sharp and clear without colour - but I like and black and white work, so probably biaised. Hope you have a good week.
ReplyDeleteWonderful doodle work. You are clever to do that. Everytime I look at it I find something new!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteI just love your doodles, although I think the word doodle somehow does not give them enough worth. The photos of North Devon are exciting for me, as I will be off there later in the summer. Can't wait.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I hope you have a lovely holiday up here :)
DeleteWOW.. both photos and doodles are great ... I tried to colour one of mine... I did it on a copy of the doodle original so that was worth to try?.. Thanks so much for sharing
ReplyDeleteThat's a good idea, thanks Mariane!
DeleteThat's a good idea, thanks Mariane!
DeleteGorgeous doodles. Glad to hear you have been able to enjoy all this fab weather too.
ReplyDeleteThanks Julia :)
DeleteThese are FANTASTIC _ I LUV both of them :-) I think they are just super FAB in B/W.... maybe hust 1 character coloured might be a laugh but they are really perfect just as is :-D
ReplyDeleteHugz
IKE xxxxxx
Your playful doodles are very lovely! I can imagine you have fun working on them :-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of the place you live!
They're a lot of fun Ilona, especially as I'm not sure how they'll turn out in the end!
DeleteOooh lovely photos! You drawings are fabulous too :) perhaps you could have a go at colouring them digitally to see if you like how it looks? x
ReplyDeleteMy dad's just given me a drawing tablet so I could do that! Thank you!
DeleteYour doodle is amazing so jam packed and full of detail and irntricate, so much to look at I love it x
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteThese doodles are fabulous, I love the details and the black and white! The photo of the boat is very captivating! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks Renee!
ReplyDeleteYour artworks are something to be proud of, so that scanner is just the perfect gift. Anyway, why don’t add some color in it? The lines look well defined, so I doubt it will lessen the detail. I hope that posting your artwork, portraits, and doodles online will open up more opportunity for you. Cheers!
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