My Sketchbook Doodlings and Illustration friday

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Are you ready for lots of pictures? I hope so because today I've got lots here to show!
I've spent most of this week inside my sketchbook. I have a commission to do which I'm very excited about but first I need to build up to it by playing around with a few images.Now I've shown you my little sketchbook, here are a couple of pages from my life drawing one, showing this morning's drawings.

She was a new model and very nice to draw.
This week's word for Illustration Friday is 'Cultivate' and as I had already started a picture along those lines (see top sketchbook photo) I thought I'd finish it off and post it as my submission.
And here it is.....

I've got another idea too so I might even post that one too! Stayed tuned..

Comments

Carol said…
Beautiful, especially "cultivate".
Carol xx
18 March 2011 at 16:45
Jess said…
Thankyou Emila and Carol! :)
18 March 2011 at 18:01
WrightStuff said…
How lovely to share in your work this week.Great stuff.
18 March 2011 at 21:54
Giggles said…
Your art is so diverse! Very beautiful!
19 March 2011 at 01:06
Tammie Lee said…
I loved seeing all your wonderful art

it is lively and beautiful.
19 March 2011 at 06:57
Such a Wondrous Place this Faery Space said…
You should have a line of cards and product! I can see these on mugs, calendars, cards! Xerox your faves and send them to Legacy Publishing Group in Clinton, MA! I think you are really unique in look and each one is so uplifting. Good luck! Amy
19 March 2011 at 13:51
Karen said…
Lovely work Jessie x
20 March 2011 at 00:11
Rebecca Anthony said…
I really like all of your art, the last one really drew me in with her blue hair. Very nice!!
20 March 2011 at 04:44
INDIGENE said…
I love seeing the artistic process! Wonderful post!
20 March 2011 at 11:18
JessiVille said…
Wow you have been busy! Beautiful art. I loved everything! What a feast for the eye, a real treat. Thank you for sharing with us!
20 March 2011 at 16:01
Victoria said…
Wow..such a fantastic post...theses are ALL so lovely and gorgeous and beautiful...your talent is awesome..shien on ym friend...you are a wonderful artist! I was curious what is your favorite kind of art/ to paint or draw in..you are wonderful at it all..from the whimsical to realistic! shine on
Victoria~
20 March 2011 at 16:22
ruth said…
They are all wonderful, but the tree is especially marvelous!
20 March 2011 at 22:12
Julia Christie said…
Love everything here! So exciting about your commission! I'm going back to look at the journal pages more closely!

Smiles
21 March 2011 at 02:20
SaraLynnArt said…
Your pieces keep getting more and more intricate and lovely! I can't even choose a favorite from these. Keep up the beautiful work!
22 March 2011 at 01:49
Jane Massey said…
I especially like the golden tree image.
22 March 2011 at 21:46
renilde said…
I just love the giraffe! x
23 March 2011 at 08:40
tina kirk said…
I LOVE your art! Glad to meet you! I will follow your art journey ! I too have some seeds planted-can't wait!
23 March 2011 at 15:01
barbara said…
Enjoyed so much to see your sketchbook pages, real eye candy!!!
23 March 2011 at 16:21
E Makes Art said…
Your drawings are all wonderful! I love the variety of styles that you can do!

xoEsther
1 April 2011 at 17:19
Cynthia Schelzig said…
ahhhh another character!! Fabulous!!
4 April 2011 at 22:05
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