Penguins and Chameleons

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Oooooo I'm been away from here for a while haven't I?
The schools have been off for a week for half term so my painting grinds to an (almost!) halt. I have however, found a few minutes to draw a little penguin for my penguin mad daughter.


We went for walks in the woods.



I've also been thinking about chameleons and how they can change colour. This one is done with a purple biro but I can feel the need for some watercolour splashing coming on! I'm off for an overdue dose of paint and I'll be back soon with the results.



Comments

soulbrush said…
so funny the way one gets withdrawal symptoms being away from the buzz...great can't wait to see it all.
23 February 2009 at 12:01
Buskitten said…
Wow, that's gorgeous Jessie!
23 February 2009 at 17:24
tlchang said…
wow - great chameleon!
26 February 2009 at 08:46
Jess said…
Thankyou Tara :)
26 February 2009 at 09:08
Unknown said…
So cute this little pengouin, I'd like to cuddle it:) and the cameleon looks so very wise, it's done so delicately, great work as
Andrea
26 February 2009 at 14:42
sketched out said…
Ahhh, so this is where the chameleons from the later post came from! Gorgeous detail!

Love those little guins, as well. Soooooo cute and full of personality.
26 February 2009 at 19:58
kathy hare said…
Oooh I love penguins and he is really gorgeous!!
26 February 2009 at 22:43
Unknown said…
LOVE the penguins!!! Your artwork is so lovely, I'm enjoying my visit to your blog and will try to get back here again soon :)
3 March 2009 at 23:31
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