Must post something, Uma Thurman?

Sometimes I spend time on a drawing and think I've got it, only to find I scan it in the computer and it just hasn't worked as well as I thought. It's the old proximity thing.

I attempted Uma Thurman, I wasn't trying for a caricature but I think I did one. I'm still trying to get to grips with the inktense pencils. Her lips are much darker than I intended. I'm not a happy girl...Very frustrated at the moment.

Having said that, I managed a nice outdoor sketch at lunchtime, might scan it in tomorrow?

I also took this lovely picture of my dog.

Uma Thurman - pencil sketch

A pencil offering today and a regular portrait, I don't seem to be doing too many normal portraits. I'm trying to post more often, so I thought I'd publish now. - even though it's late. There just aren't enough hours in the day to do all I want... So here's Uma,

I've decided I'm going to enter the Royal Academy's Summer exhibition. Not long to do it, entry is mid March and handing in day's in early April. I have an idea so I ordered 2 canvases on Sunday and they arrived today. The only trouble was there were 2 vertical tears about 6 inches long right down the middle of one. I phoned the company who are sending a replacement and I get to keep the pair with the damaged ones. So waste not want not - I feel a collage coming on - Shoelaces and eyelets might be featuring heavily...

Watch this space.

Uma Thurman

Happy New Year! First offering of the 2009, Uma Thurman a la "Kill Bill", I'm not sure whether I'm happy with this one. Had to fiddle, as it went wonky on the lines during the inking in, and I never feel quite as happy when I have to fiddle. It's taken me a while, we were away over the New year although had time to draw my youngest kept bouncing over me which makes drawing a challenge, to say the least. The drink and lack of sleep didn't help much either. I knew there was a reason why I don't drink very much! Listen to me, New Year's resolution, stop moaning and keep working on things until I'm happy with them!

So, now for my next effort...