Precious Bike

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I've finished the magazine illustration for an article about bikers. I've never drawn a bike like this before so I hope the die-hard bikers will forgive any flaws!

Comments

April Jarocka said…
I did try and try and try Jessie. Loved your chameleons. Hope you get this!
26 February 2009 at 12:59
Jess said…
Oh thankyou April! :) I love getting comments and I'm so sorry people had trouble here. It seems fine now.
26 February 2009 at 14:34
Unknown said…
This makes me smile, Jessie, I drove a bike for over 10 years, when I was young(er:) and can relate to the feeling, this painting seems to express for me, LOL,
great illustration
love
Andrea
26 February 2009 at 14:40
Jess said…
Thankyou Andrea! I've only ever travelled on the back of one, they always seem so heavy to me:)
26 February 2009 at 14:59
Buskitten said…
It's brilliant Jessie - I love the expression on his face as he carries it over the puddle, fab!
26 February 2009 at 15:33
Buskitten said…
Oh, I loved the chamillions (can't spell it!!) too, but it wouldn't let me tell you - the pink one I really liked, that was my fave!
26 February 2009 at 15:36
Buskitten said…
Chameleons. There:)
26 February 2009 at 15:37
Rosie said…
I couldn't draw a bike in a thousand years!
26 February 2009 at 15:40
Jess said…
I'll bet you could...surprise yourself Rosie!
Thanks Liz, I hope the comments section is ok now?
26 February 2009 at 20:35
kathy hare said…
a wonderful image Jess, I'd love to read the article you've illustrated..
26 February 2009 at 22:48
April Jarocka said…
So pleased to see your comments are being accepted again. I've been having problems too. My blog is not updating on your blogroll, but please do pop in from time to time, as Ugly Rabbit is still there.
As for your illustrations, well done. I love them. Imagine being able to lift a bike!
All the best for now
April
27 February 2009 at 12:25
Jess said…
Thanks Kathy, when it's published I'll be sure to let everyone know :)
Hi April, I'll check to see why that's happening.
27 February 2009 at 12:33
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