My first illustration of 2016!

This year I want to focus on creating more illustrations.
Two years ago I tried to draw every day, last year I wanted to create a pattern for each week of the year. I failed both times. Probably because after a certain time I didn't make more time to commit to these challenges. It reached a point that I was so behind that I couldn't be bothered to continue.
So this year I want to make it different. I want to draw something new every weeks of 2016. It can be a scribble, a drawing or a finished illustration. It doesn't matter if it's work or a personal illustration. I just want to draw.



Materials used in "Looking back" Illustration
Copic Ciao E35, E53, E11, E00, B18, R17 and W-1
Kuretake (or ZIG) brush writer in light grey
Kuretake Fine black marker
0.1 Fine liner (black marker)
White gel pen

I've just got a few new brush pens in the mail, and I wanted to share them with you!

Used kuretake bimoji extra fine tip, copics ciao (they were purple but look like grey in the background) black fine liner in 0.01 and white gel pen ( uni-ball signo)

A few drawings on card size and toned paper. A while back I've purchased some cards in kraft type paper to make drawings. But I've always struggled with what to draw in such small size.
In the last few days, whenever I need a break from work I simple doodle something in these cards and voilá these are a few of the drawings that were born.

I used kuretake bimoji extra fine, copic ciao R27 - Cadmium red and uni-ball signo in white

Used pentel brush pen, kuretake bimoji extra fine, copic ciao markers and uni ball signo white gel pen

Another #inktober drawing. This one was birthday gift for a friend. Done with kuretake bimoji brush pen, kuretake brush writer in light grey, ecoline (liquid watercolour) in scarlet, watercolour pencil in blue and black fine liner.

Finally catching up with #inktober again. Used pentel brush pen, black fine liner, white gel pen and copics

14th day of  #intober - again in a Halloween spirit. Channelling my inner Wednesday Addams! Used Kuretake bimoji brush pen and Kuretake Brush Writer in Light Grey

Something different for 15th day of #inktober - Black Fine Liner, Kuretake Brush Writer in Grey and Copic.

Hello! This is the 16th day of #INKtober! I love to draw common objects - like vintage telephones. Used Kuretake Bimoji brush pen, Copics and Black Fine liner

17th day of #INKtober and I'm back to black and grey with Pentel Brush Pen, Copics and Kuretake Brush Writer in Light Grey

5th day Humm I feel Like I'm being watched.. | Used Pentel Brush Pen, Black Fineliner and Copic markers.and Kuretake Brush Writer in Light Grey

Walking in day 6th of #inktober still thinking about cosy clothes and sweater weather. Pentel brush pen, fine liner 0.01, Copic markers and Kuretake Brush Writer in Light Grey

Pumpkins and pumpkins... I'm slowly getting in the Halloween spirit!! #thisishalloween and still doing the #inktober 7th day and in this one the line art was made with pentel brush pen. Colours with copics and grey shading with kuretake brush writer in light grey

8th day of #inktober ... Fall hasn't arrive here yet. We can still dress light skirts and short sleeves. Used Kuretake Bimoji and Copics Ciao - B12, RV21, E00 and E11. Drawing, look and pose inspired by @kittenhoods

9th day of #inktober today I'm into pastel plaid and flowers. Used kuretake bimoji brush pen and copic.

10th day of #inktober today only in black ink. Done with kuretake bimoji brush pen

11th drawing for #inktober it sort of reminds me Enid from ghost world. Used kuretake bimoji black pen and kuretake brush writer in light grey and grey. White gel pen for stars and 0.1 black fine liner for details

Last week INTober illustrations
More about Inktober here.

5th day Humm I feel Like I'm being watched.. | Used Pentel Brush Pen, Black Fineliner and Copic markers.and Kuretake Brush Writer in Light Grey

Walking in day 6th of #inktober still thinking about cosy clothes and sweater weather. Pentel brush pen, fine liner 0.01, Copic markers and Kuretake Brush Writer in Light Grey

Pumpkins and pumpkins... I'm slowly getting in the Halloween spirit!! #thisishalloween and still doing the #inktober 7th day and in this one the line art was made with pentel brush pen. Colours with copics and grey shading with kuretake brush writer in light grey

8th day of #inktober ... Fall hasn't arrive here yet. We can still dress light skirts and short sleeves. Used Kuretake Bimoji and Copics Ciao - B12, RV21, E00 and E11. Drawing, look and pose inspired by @kittenhoods

9th day of #inktober today I'm into pastel plaid and flowers. Used kuretake bimoji brush pen and copic.

10th day of #inktober today only in black ink. Done with kuretake bimoji brush pen

11th drawing for #inktober it sort of reminds me Enid from ghost world. Used kuretake bimoji black pen and kuretake brush writer in light grey and grey. White gel pen for stars and 0.1 black fine liner for details

Last week INTober illustrations
More about Inktober here.

 

Today I thought I would share some tools that I have been using in my drawings and illustrations. If this is something that interest you keep reading...

Could be a INKtober drawing, but it wasn't. Just a rant about a crazy monday.
My reaction to last Monday morning. I was expecting a quite and productive morning, instead there was noise, constant interruptions and no work done.

used:
Pentel Brush Pen
Black Fine liner 0.1
Copic Ciao Markers
Sketchbook

Could be a INKtober drawing, but it wasn't. Just a rant about a crazy monday.
My reaction to last Monday morning. I was expecting a quite and productive morning, instead there was noise, constant interruptions and no work done.

used:
Pentel Brush Pen
Black Fine liner 0.1
Copic Ciao Markers
Sketchbook

1st day - Used Pentel Brush Pen, Uni pin Fine Line 0.1 and Copics

2nd day - Used Pentel Brush Pen, Uni pin Fine Line 0.1 and Copics

3rd day - Used Pentel Brush Pen, Uni pin Fine Line 0.1 and Copics

4th day - Used Pentel Brush Pen, Uni pin Fine Line 0.1 and Copics

More about Inktober here.

This month I decided to try something new and list a few of my favourites in a drawing format!

1) 2015/2016 Planner - Handmade by me (Nuts for Paper.)
I was trying a new product design and ended up to stay with the tester for me. It's a mix of book cloth (the red part) and pattern design paper with ladybugs and butterflies. Of course in my favourite colour combo - red and blue.

2) Messenger Bag (from Asos brand)
I both this bag in the beginning of summer, but only now I'm starting to use it. I love this style of bag. I just wish it was a little bigger so my computer could fit in.

3) Blue Baker's Twine (from Made in Paper)
I've stock up my Baker's Twine - at moment I have it in three shades of blue. If I find more blue shades I might feel tempted to add it to my "collection".

4) Copic Ciao Markers
I've been building on this collection of markers in the past months. At the moment I have 73 different shades and I'm very happy with it! and with the perspective of creating more original artwork with them.

5) Curls Curls Curls Curls
At last, after so many months of pushing it back, I went to my hairdresser and make curls. I feel like myself again!

6) Hobbit Day!! (22nd of September)
If you don't know what Hobbit Day, it's Bilbo and Frodo Baggins birthday! (Yes, I'm a huge nerd and fan for Tolkien books, and also Peter Jackson movie adaptation). With that in mind I've started to re-read The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring!!

7) New Pencils
This month I got a few new colour pencils. I hadn't use them for a few years, and I'm very excited to use them again.

8) and Fall/ Autumn is here!!