Jessie Lilac Blog

I thought I'd challenge myself with this week's Illustration Friday by painting an ACEO. I was worried about the tiny scale of them but it was fine and I really enjoyed doing it!

I really wanted to do this week's Illustration Friday topic and had various ideas but time was against me. You have no idea how a broken washing machine can rule my life! I did do some sketchbook drawings though,and here they are. I hope they'll do!

I knew I wanted some kind of creature on the stage and as I've been drawing penguins lately, penguins it had to be! Dragonflies can't act quite as well, take it from me.

Continuing the penguin theme. I was going to colour the background but decided to leave it white. I think it gives it a fresher feel and gives the colours that are already here a chance!

It's been a funny old few days for my family what with my son being on Britain's Got Talent . Now he's going to be interviewed on ITV West later on today, so the excitement goes on! (6pm for those who live in the westcountry!) I got distracted there again for a minute! Now where was I? Oh yes, IllustrationFriday ... Well it's an impossibility for Penguins to fly!

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.