The Reindeers Are Coming.

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I felt like drawing reindeers so here are a couple of pages from my sketchbook. In the bottom one I tried out a partridge too, with a bit of artistic licence with the 'pear' tree!

Comments

rachel awes said…
these are the most loving reindeer i've ever seen. i hope they can feel the big hug i'm sending them.
i can sure smell the pie they are baking in the oven...(i just know they are that sweet). xox
7 October 2010 at 12:09
Cynthia Schelzig said…
REally the coooolest reindeer ...love their faces....so fairytale like...down to their Maybelline lashes:)
7 October 2010 at 12:20
Robin Larkspur said…
What an imagination you have, great reindeer, beautiful colors, and I love the partridge.
7 October 2010 at 13:28
Foxglove said…
Jessie your reindeer's are very cute, so whimsical. I can't believe that Christmas
will be here soon!

Have a gorgeous day. xxxx
7 October 2010 at 14:26
Anonymous said…
Cute reindeers! Love the softness and colours. Always loving!
Loads of love!

Julie
8 October 2010 at 17:28
Anonymous said…
cute.. love the partridege on the pear tree:)

blimey! it's almost that time of year again..this year has flew in.

xx
8 October 2010 at 22:48
Tammie Lee said…
these are both adorable!!!
10 October 2010 at 03:06
Jess said…
Thankyou :) You're very kind. xx
10 October 2010 at 09:36
BonnyBadger said…
i love your subtle use of colour - watercolours I guess?
10 October 2010 at 09:57
noelle said…
ooh! i hadnt seen these, you are very talented x x x x
10 October 2010 at 18:45
Jess said…
Yes these are watercolours. :) I like the Maybelline eyelashes description. I shall always think of that now when I'm drawing them! Don't worry, it's not that time of year (yet!) ;o) xx
11 October 2010 at 08:44
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