OK! Happy Monday! Here is my weekend drawing post which very nearly didn't happen this week due to the fact I slammed my index finger i.e. my main drawing finger in a door at school last Tuesday. Wow, wow! Let me tell you that hurt quite a bit. However, I was able to put it on ice on and off for the rest of the day and it looks like I'm not going to loose the nail with a bit of luck... It still feels very odd though almost a week later but has stopped throbbing. So, these drawings were made without my trusty index finger with its precision grip and direction but instead with his understudies: second, third (ring?) fingers and thumb. It was a bit tricky!
The first drawing is Ellen. I have named her after a very chic blogging pal who has a very good eye for vintage wear and looks very chic in a twin set and pearls! I thought this young New York society gal looked a little like her and I think the real Ellen wouldn't mind wearing this particular dress either. This is Ellen's blog: A Wild Tea Party. ...and she has a vintage shop on Etsy here.
...and then there's Gus the Seagull.
Gus is quite partial to hot chips and loves an aerial dog fight above the beach with his mates particularly when it's windy.
In other news, it is getting quite warm here in Sydney so getting up in the morning has been a lot easier thankfully.
Hope everyone has a good solid week that is satisfying and rewarding.
Oh Sam! I am so very, very thrilled and flattered. That's a real compliment! (And yes, you're absolutely right.... I would definately wear that dress!)
I hope your finger feels ok by the by, nothing is worse than slamming your finger in a door or drawer :(
Posted by: Wild Tea Party | September 06, 2010 at 08:49 PM
Exquisite gown, darling!
So perfectly rendered!
xoxox,
CC
Posted by: Couture Carrie | September 06, 2010 at 11:36 PM
Ellen is gorgeous! I hope your finger recovers soon- ouch!! At least you're perfectly capable of creating lovely things while it heals. :)
Gus looks like a mischievous little fellow! I'm glad to hear it's warming up over there. New seasons are always fun!
Posted by: Rebecca | September 06, 2010 at 11:54 PM
She's so delicate, love it!
Posted by: diana | September 07, 2010 at 02:08 AM
Oh, my goodness...so so so beautiful.
You are amazing.
love love,
Fritzi Marie
Posted by: Fritzi Marie | September 07, 2010 at 07:27 AM
I'm loving the girls in dresses!
Posted by: Saltina | September 07, 2010 at 01:53 PM
Sam, sorry to hear about your finger but I'm glad it's better now and that you were able to draw with it! I ADORE Ellen and her gorgeous gown. I also love the way you drew a flower in the background. Your work never ceases to astound... hope you're having a good start to the new week! I'm off to look at Ellen's inspiration now... ♥
Posted by: Gabbi | September 07, 2010 at 04:13 PM
GUS GUS GUS! I love Gus. I do. you kill me always with your delightful birds, always so oozing with personality. love it!
hope your fingie is doing better, i know all too well about hands and fingers in doors....YOWCH. painful and numbing.
Posted by: Kathleen | September 08, 2010 at 11:37 AM
Ouch! That doesn't sound good at all but glad to hear you're doing better. I'm amazed that you were still able to draw! And to manage to draw so beautifully with such an injury! Wow!
Posted by: Tracy | September 09, 2010 at 07:27 PM
Wow, Ellen is stunning! I'm sorry to hear about your finger injury. I hope it's on the mend and doesn't slow you down. XO, Marsi
Posted by: Marsi | September 12, 2010 at 01:43 PM