Digital vs. traditional

I've been experimenting with different techniques for my illustrations and decided to create a digital version of my Sleeping Beauty painting, using Adobe Illustrator. They have both turned out so different, I'm not sure which one I prefer! Time wise, the digital one took me a few hours, whereas the painting took several weeks! Also, the "undo" button would be very handy if it could be applied to a painting as well as computers...

Sleeping Beauty in digital - Adobe Illustrator

Sleeping Beauty in acrylic on canvas

The Sketchbook Project

"It's like a concert tour, but with sketchbooks." I love how inspired The Sketchbook Project (www.arthousecoop.com/projects/sketchbookproject) has made me feel. Encouraging anyone around the world to create a themed sketchbook that will enter into a permanent collection at The Brooklyn Art Library, where they will be available for viewing by the public. 

Not sure I will hit that particular deadline, but, in a world of technology and computers, it has reminded me of how much importance my art tutors used to place on keeping a sketchbook on you at all times and building up a picture diary. Something, sadly, that I am very guilty of neglecting! So here goes... back to the drawing board (literally) and a brand new book to fill with my ideas!

So my book has a title... so now what...?

My doodlings

Pirate Pete

It's been a while, but here is the promised boys illustration in my little series for children...