Playing with the Markers

I had to take a break from computer related things because my head was hurting something fierce. I'm not really in a drawing mood, as all I've been drawing lately is portfolio related works (yes, I totally re-did my rotation, and my action poses, and I'm working on my expressions) And I just wanted to do something fun.

In my sketch-folio, I had this drawing of Tina on bristol, that I either wanted to paint or marker, I can't remember; but I wanted to play with my markers.

After months, I've finally come up with a last name for her. I wanted something that sounded french and snobbish, but I was having a hell of a time on the internet. Meaning I didn't like any of the names I found. I sat back in frustration, and checked my email. I got an email from my mother telling me about a Toulouse Lautrec book she'd seen in Stratford and bought for me.

And from there, I found Tinette's last name. I named her after my favourite print maker ever. I like markers, but I really need more practice with them; I have issues rendering things in full colour, digitally OR traditionally.

ISN'T SHE SO SHINEY!? Tinette is indeed very pretty. Jealous.

So yes, today's fun exercise just to get me away from the computer. It was fun.

I am right now watching Beast's magical transformation from Beauty and the Beast. It is one of my most enjoyed Disney scenes in the world!

I spent the night before Valentines at my friend Winters place for a sleepover. I missed the girls from OD very badly, and it was great to see her and Winter again, even if Renee and Stefanie couldn't make it. We watched movies and ate a lot of sugar, because we could. Had a huge amount of giggle fests and kept ourselves up till three in the morning; woke up around lunch, had pancakes and watched more movies.

My two our commute down to her house was a twenty minute drive, can you believe it? I was shocked. But it was worth the two hours.

~Annie

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