Hey Lonnyville peeps! Just to let you know, I've moved over to Lonnyopolis now! You can find me at http://lonnyopolis.wordpress.com for the blog homepage, or visit www.laurenmorse.co.uk, which will take you straight to my portfolio (it's still under consruction, but you can visit the Lonnyopolis blog homepage from there, whichever is easiest to remember!).
I won't be updating Lonnyville anymore, but I am keeping it online. I'll still be blogging as usual, just in a different place! It's much prettier too, promise! So follow me over to Lonnyopolis; can't wait to see you there!
Lauren
Saturday 13 August 2011
Friday 22 July 2011
Journey of an Absolute Rookie
I haven't managed to post much of my own stuff for a while, and I miss it. But I'm going on holiday tomorrow, and am determined to draw more! Especially after reading this link from Spungella's blog: Journey of an Absolute Rookie.
It's about a guy, MindCandyMan, on the forums at conceptart.org, and his journey from total beginner to pretty awesome! He set himself the task of doing one sketch and one (digital) painting every day, and enrolling in some art classes. The progression he makes is astounding (skip to page 69 on the thread to see where he's at now!), and has lead me to decide that I will draw every day while I'm on holiday, see if I can reclaim my drawing skills! I've not done any life drawing, or really, any observational drawing, for at least a year, and I don't want to lose it completely. So, now is the time to get back on it and make it a habit again!
It's about a guy, MindCandyMan, on the forums at conceptart.org, and his journey from total beginner to pretty awesome! He set himself the task of doing one sketch and one (digital) painting every day, and enrolling in some art classes. The progression he makes is astounding (skip to page 69 on the thread to see where he's at now!), and has lead me to decide that I will draw every day while I'm on holiday, see if I can reclaim my drawing skills! I've not done any life drawing, or really, any observational drawing, for at least a year, and I don't want to lose it completely. So, now is the time to get back on it and make it a habit again!
Wednesday 13 July 2011
How to Steal Like an Artist...
I was blog hopping earlier today and came across this - How to Steal Like an Artist (and 9 Other Things Nobody Told Me) by Austin Kleon. I clicked the link, thinking it sounded intriguing, but didn't actually get around to reading it until much later in the day. Better late than never, though. While some of it on the surface may seem a little cliché, the guy talks a lot of sense, and it's certainly thought provoking; gives me that little nudge to get my momentum going again, to make me want to create and draw again. Maybe it'll get you going too. Read it on his blog here: How to Steal Like an Artist (and 9 Other Things Nobody Told Me)
Friday 1 July 2011
Dr. Rocky's FRANKENBOT
Beware the Frankenbot! Second instalment of my set of limited-colour prints. This is Rocky, Peaches' boyfriend, who's unleashed a terrifying invention upon the unsuspecting locals! THE FRANKENBOT. Beware!
Working with only 4 colours, plus white for the paper, sure makes my head hurt... but problem solving is good. It seems impossible, and then you find a way around it!
Working with only 4 colours, plus white for the paper, sure makes my head hurt... but problem solving is good. It seems impossible, and then you find a way around it!
Thursday 30 June 2011
New season, new look!
The new season isn't just summer; now that I've finished uni, I decided my blog needed a little updating looks-wise. I've got a website in the works, so hopefully that'll be looking all shibby and shiny soon, with a super neato custom blog attached!
Since moving away from uni - course-wise and location-wise - my motivation's dropped a little. There's only so much clearing and tidying and unpacking I can take! And it's taking a little while to get used to my new surroundings, but I can feel my old creative self coming out of hiding again! Currently, in amongst some freelance, I'm still working on my second limited-colour print, which I hope to post up by the end of this week! If I haven't, hound me until I do. It's good for me.
In the meantime, enjoy this exciting piece of toast I had a while back. Anybody found the key...?
Actually, I should totally be more excited that it's the summer! Here's to the summer, and all the excitement it brings! (even more exciting than toast with a keyhole)
Since moving away from uni - course-wise and location-wise - my motivation's dropped a little. There's only so much clearing and tidying and unpacking I can take! And it's taking a little while to get used to my new surroundings, but I can feel my old creative self coming out of hiding again! Currently, in amongst some freelance, I'm still working on my second limited-colour print, which I hope to post up by the end of this week! If I haven't, hound me until I do. It's good for me.
In the meantime, enjoy this exciting piece of toast I had a while back. Anybody found the key...?
Actually, I should totally be more excited that it's the summer! Here's to the summer, and all the excitement it brings! (even more exciting than toast with a keyhole)
Wednesday 8 June 2011
SMALL AND MIGHTY THOR!
Ahhh, went to see Thor last night, was really goooooood. And you know when you see a movie and you're still in that little movie bubble you're in when you leave the cinema, all the next day....
(Can you believe it's been a year since I got this notebook! Time flies... missing Annecy this year, but making damn sure I go next year! FO SHIZZLE.)
Oh, and by the way, Lonnyville Peeps, I'm on twitter now. Yeah. Finally crossed over to the darkside. But it's kinda fun! If you wanna follow me, click HERE! Or on that nifty button over on the right!
He's got his Mleu-mleur. Oh yeah.
(Can you believe it's been a year since I got this notebook! Time flies... missing Annecy this year, but making damn sure I go next year! FO SHIZZLE.)
Oh, and by the way, Lonnyville Peeps, I'm on twitter now. Yeah. Finally crossed over to the darkside. But it's kinda fun! If you wanna follow me, click HERE! Or on that nifty button over on the right!
Saturday 21 May 2011
Peaches in Love
First time I've drawn Peaches in a long time! She's a cutie, isn't she? Also wanted to experiment with using a limited palette of colours... I'm liking it! Want to do another two to make a little set!
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