Friday, January 8, 2010

Twigs and String - Faerie Witches




Some sketchbook activity from the past few days - planning for a personal piece I have absolutely no time for.
With these ones I'm really interested in their hair and drapery - flowing and morphing it all together - string, moss, spider web and twigs. I want them to look like they just animated right out of the ground.
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12 comments:

  1. Thomas Haller BuchananJanuary 8, 2010 at 12:46 PM

    I am so enamored of your sketches. Absolutely wonderful. And it's not just cuz your subject matter is some of my favorite. woosh. I haven't checked with Bud Plant, do you have printed sketchbooks for sale out there?

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  2. Larry MacDougallJanuary 8, 2010 at 3:43 PM

    Hey Thomas

    I don't have a sketchbook out yet. It's on the "to do" list but thanks for asking. Cartouche Press published a small collection of my work back in '03 called Witching Hour.

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  3. The Art of Kim KincaidJanuary 9, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    Such wonderful expression and life in your sketches. But how do you get them to hold still for you??

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  4. Esther SalomonJanuary 9, 2010 at 12:55 PM

    Beautiful sketches!!! I love the pixie witches, the profile with the hair ornament is really nice. I will love to see a printed collection of your sketches.

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  5. Larry MacDougallJanuary 9, 2010 at 2:59 PM

    Kim - Thanks so much for stopping by. It's actually quite simple to get them to sit still - if you set up a mirror, they will be so fascinated by their own faces that you can draw them in the reflection :)

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  6. Larry MacDougallJanuary 9, 2010 at 3:01 PM

    Esther - Thanks so much - I'd love to get a sketchbook out this year - here's hoping :)

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  7. IceFyreJanuary 11, 2010 at 9:29 PM

    Your concept sketches are extremely beautiful. I can not wait for your sketchbook. Definitely looking forward to it if you do get to make one. Your concepts are just amazing.

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  8. Larry MacDougallJanuary 12, 2010 at 4:37 PM

    Icefyre

    Thanks so much. I'll be sure to announce the printing of my sketchbook when it's finally completed.

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  9. Steve PrescottJanuary 13, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    How did I NOT know YOU had a blog?!!! I'm not a very thorough and brainy internet scourer I guess. Anyway, I'll be checking yours out frequently - LOVE IT!!!!

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  10. Charlène Le ScanffJanuary 14, 2010 at 4:51 AM

    Waw! I just have discovered your blog and your art! Impressive! It's really cool. Your pencil drawings are very dynamic!

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  11. Larry MacDougallFebruary 3, 2010 at 8:35 AM

    Thanks Steve. I guess we'll need to swap links.

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  12. Larry MacDougallFebruary 3, 2010 at 8:36 AM

    Hi Charlene.
    I'm glad you found me. I hope you stop by again :)

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