Showing posts with label teddy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label teddy. Show all posts

Tuesday, 14 June 2011

Fluffy Teddy



Teddies are always such an enjoyable subject. This one is in watercolour pencil in the sketchbook and I was rather pleased with how he turned out.

Thursday, 2 June 2011

Mother Bear

Acrylic in small sketchbook



This is Mother Bear, just a very quick sketch of her in acrylics. I was getting ready for my stint as steward at a local exhibition when she called to me to paint her and I just couldn't resist.


I still managed to get there on time so no harm done, but it just goes to prove to me that the urge to paint can occur at the most inopportune times.








Tuesday, 24 May 2011

Teddy with Cookies

Teddy with Cookies ink and watercolour



Yes, it's Teddy again, this time he has cookies to hand just in case he gets peckish! Whenever I am unsure of what to paint Teddy is there, he is definitely my favourite subject - he is part of my comfort zone and I love him. Now I just need to feel as confident with other subjects.




Sunday, 6 June 2010

Teddy and the Cookie Jar


Teddy with the Cookie Jar - Ink sketch

Pencil sketch

Just sketching some ideas in readiness for my painting. I have already started the painting but I need to add stuff and these are some studies which should help when I get back to the painting.

I have recently been in hospital and unable to paint or even sketch. Glad to say I am on the mend and soooo happy to be getting back to my artwork. I have missed it so much.

Tuesday, 10 November 2009

Another Teddy



Oils on canvas using glazing technique.

Teddy was attracted to this jar due to its shine and the pretty pattern... plus he sits quite comfortably on it. My teddies seem to have a thing about jars!

Soon he is going to venture forth into new territory.

Sunday, 20 September 2009

Teddy's Surprise

60 minute study 10" x 8" oils on deep canvas

It was evident that Teddy was surprised. He had thought there was nothing in the world that could surprise him anymore, he had seen it all. But this.... was something else.

Friday, 11 September 2009

Teddy in Sienna



60 min water mixable oils on canvas paper

Used limited palette of raw sienna, burnt sienna, ivory black and titanium white.

I rather like Teddy's new look and I really enjoyed the challenge of using such a limited palette. It freed me from worrying too much over colour and gave me the opportunity to concentrate more on moulding the form, getting the light/dark contrasts and having a whole lot of fun!

I will be using this palette again I think in a larger work on canvas.

Sunday, 16 August 2009

Teddy with Sunflowers



60 min Ink and wash

This is one of the preliminary studies I did in ink and wash before working on a similar set up for a large oil painting.

I really like teddies and this is one of my favourites - of course the had to be teamed with my favourite flowers too.


Monday, 22 June 2009



Ink using sharpened twig in Moleskine sketchbook

It was so relaxing drawing this. Didn't get it finished as a phone call interrupted me, but it was great while it lasted.

He is one of my favourite models, he has such a way of slouching when he sits and dangling one leg, it always makes me smile.

Thursday, 18 June 2009

Teddy holding Rose


10 min Ink in sketchbook

I adore these little teddies. This one is delightful as she clutches a rose.
Only had a few minutes to spare so out came the ink and stick and I finished this is 10 minutes. I love sketching teddies!

Wednesday, 7 January 2009

Teddy Ty-rone



15 min Watercolour pencil in Moleskine sketchbook.

When stuck for a subject I peruse the Teddy collection. Ty-rone was my model for today! He is wearing his tie to the office.

Sunday, 21 December 2008

Teddy Hopper



12" x 9" watersoluble pencils 50 min

Teddy Hopper sits upon my desk and begs to be the subject of my quick sketch.

Strictly speaking, this was done over two sessions, one yesterday and one today but in all still within my 60 minute deadline being 50 minutes in all!

Edward Hopper is one of my favourite artists and Teddy is of course named after him. I was so sad to miss out on the exhibition in London a few years ago and bought the book as solace for my sadness... not quite the same, but still I live in hope of one day getting to see a Hopper in real life.

Thursday, 11 December 2008

Talking of Teddy



15 min charcoal on A4 copy paper.

Teddy... Never the cold shoulder nor criticism, but always there with a warm hug at the end of a hard day.