Hawkes or Handsaws

A quick look at some of what I was working on today. Still in the underdrawing/sketch phase.

From left to right they are: Penelope and Telemachus, Hippolyta, and a few sketches of an un-designated Greek lady doing her hair.

I read and watch far too many murder mysteries.

Decided that it’s time to get back into a bit more drawing from life. I’d gotten out of practice.

A quick sketch of Ophelia drowning. I’m fairly certain it’s obligatory for everyone to draw this at least once (or so my art history studies have led me to believe). Actually, I draw Ophelia fairly often. Which is strange because, for all that I have an extreme fondness for Hamlet, Ophelia is a character to whom I spare relatively little thought in the play itself.

A mock logo for The Hatter’s Tea Room. I’m thinking this could make a fun t-shirt, actually. I just need to decide on the colours. At the moment, I’m leaning towards purples….

I re-discovered a watercolour Moleskine I had completely forgotten I’d had. I also started reading The Iliad today. So, I decided to do a watercolour sketch of Helen of Troy.

I do realize that she never sees the golden apple that starts this whole mess, but I liked the image.

Guess what I’ve been listening to.

(This is actually a drawing off of the back of a folder. Posting it to just say: I’m not dead yet! And I’m still working on plenty of things. Don’t go away.)

I’m sure this will come as no surprise to anyone, but I love the character Kate Bishop.

(Also, anyone who is not yet reading Matt Fraction’s run of Hawkeye comics should check it out.)

It’s been a little while since I’ve last drawn archers. This needed to be remedied!

(thanks to Sycca’s Stock and Kxhara for photo reference - much easier this way)