I have always enjoyed drawing; for me it is something to let my stress and frustration out in a positive and creative way.
A couple of years ago I dedicated a few months to drawing and since then I haven't picked up my pencils.
Yet, recently I have been under a lot of stress juggling looking after Dad, taking him to his different therapies, parenting, work and home education. I needed something to escape into and once again thought I would draw.
Each drawing is usually large and fits on a A3 sheet of paper and I use a selection of shaded pencils. I thought I would share the productivity in my madness and see what you think!
The Owl
I had a Owl idea in my head for a while so thought I would try that first.
Although it started quite basic the final piece, below, took a total 13 hours to complete.
Final Fantasy: Edea
Last weekend was my lovely Hannah's birthday. I wanted to give her something personal so thought I would gift her one of my drawings; her favourite Final Fantasy character, Edea.
This was the first picture I've done with special pencils that help shade in colour. I was quite wary but am pleased with how it turned out. The picture took 9.5 hours in total to finish!
I have a few ideas for what is next. The important thing though is the time I'm taking for myself to create something positive.
Youre really are a talented so and so Mr K. I particularly love the owl picture. Still need to work on that dragon one though ;-) Mrs A xx
ReplyDeleteWow you have such a creative mind and a real talent to transfer this onto paper. Thank you for sharing, I hope there will be more pictures and less stress to follow for you.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more about finding time for art Martyn. So often our time is taken up but it's important to de-stress and do something that is just for you and takes you away from everything. Art is brilliant for that. Your drawings are great and I hope it's started the creative spark and your stress will diminish. Enjoy and I'll look forward to seeing more creations :D
ReplyDeleteExcellent Martyn! I am one of those people who would love to able to draw, but what's in my hand can't portray what's in my head. I do like to doodle though and find that therapeutic. Never stop creating!
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My word Martyn, you really are a very talented illustrator. Such effort and time put into theseimages, I love it. You really must share more of your creations with the world. So impressed with your talents!
ReplyDeleteI'm so proud that you've shared these beautiful drawings. You're so talented. I love that i own one of these and I proudly tell anyone who asks and tbh anyone who walks in my house that my boyfriend drew that fan art for me.i hope you share more in the future xxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteVery talented, these are incredible .
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You're so talented.
ReplyDeleteWow, those are beautiful! You are very talented and it's great that it is something relaxing for you too.
ReplyDeleteThese are bloody fantastic! #mysundayphoto
ReplyDeleteWow mate these are fantastic very talented #mysunfayphoto
ReplyDeleteBlimey Martyn, these are amazing. You should show us more of what you've done. Such talent!
ReplyDeleteI did say to you years ago you should do more drawing Mr K.
ReplyDeleteThe fan art is brilliant. The colours are amazing.
Those are amazing, you are talented!! #mysundayphoto
ReplyDeleteThey are brilliant well done. It's always important to take time to let your creativity out, no matter what form it takes. It's very therapeutic.
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You are very talented. These are fantastic! Well done you x
ReplyDeleteBlimey, I'm impressed. Your drawing has always amazed me, I wish I was that talented. I love the owl and didn't expect to like the one of the girl but I do, it's incredible.
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What wonderful pictures. You have talent. I loved both versions of the owl picture. I find taking time with art the most wonderful way to deal with stress. Turning a negative into a positive. For me it is needlefelting. I can start cross, but by the end I'm enveloped in calm. (When my children see me needefelting they always ask what's upset me.) I've never added up the hours! #MySundayPhoto
ReplyDeleteLovely illustrations. Definitely something to keep doing . If we have a telent it's a shame not to use itv#mysundayphoto
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