Titanic: History

Amanda Gilbert ©Haunted House

photoshop CS5

Amanda Gilbert ©

Ghost Ship

Ink 

Peter Rabbit

My Pet

 Sunset North Devon

My Photo

Luke and Me go walking with dog is Rockey, about 5pm.

Amanda Gilbert ©lost ghost    

 My drawing with ink pen with black paper. 

My drawing make christmas card

Red Fox Amanda Gilbert ©

Run Run away from Bunny! 

fox wants to keep red balloon!

Amanda Gilbert ©

I have made these christmas cards to hand out during the group meetings of likeminded artists that I plan to attend. This is one of the ways I hope to promote myself.

My Print! 

Amanda Gilbert ©

I love art is Doug Hyde. he real good art like love and soul and new art xmas

http://content.yudu.com/Library/A1uns4/wwDougHydeTheLostRei/resources/index.htm

  

Gary Benfield

"The world around me is a continuous sequence of fortuitous events. Objects and figures intertwine in my mind; they dance, they fuse and one adopts the colour and life of another. I find myself drawn into an intimate world where sensuality and delight in life's form are combined in a flight of frolic and fantasy."

Summer Romance

The Curious Hare

 

Gary Benfield's paintings represent a world of objects which combine figures, mythology, nature, and still life. Despite the casual appearance of his compositions all his imagery is highly organised, and after long observations one finds the hidden symmetry and beauty beneath the layers of finery. The background to his paintings is soft, reminiscent of Leonardo da Vinci's sketches and sepia tones, most of it defined only with pencil and a slight highlight of colour. Gary has a natural talent for depicting things as seen. His work is spontaneous and reflected by his drawn lines and dashes of colour. His figures dissolve in and out of their backgrounds and move across the canvas.

http://www.bluedotfineart.com/artists/Gary+Benfield/id/1212/artists-profile.asp 

Alphonse Mucha

"The fundamental starting point of human communication is the expression of the face and the movement of the figure that is connected to it." Alphonse Mucha

By Alphonse Mucha

My Photo Caerphilly castles 

HALLOWEEN BUNNY!

Halloween Bunny Amanda Gilbert ©

Halloween Bunny! ©

The Bunnies Find the Big Pumkin.

I am always drawing my pet Peter and the pumpkins I grow in my garden. I love this painting 'Halloween Bunny!' It could be used as part of a children's book illustration or card. 

I drew this image last year on the eve of Halloween.

Peter Rabbit

This is my pet Peter Rabbit, I love him, I play with Peter in my garden, he loves it in the garden.

Peter has a new friend; a Hamster called Rosie.

Little Red Riding Hood

Little Red Riding Hood - Amanda Gilbert ©

This is my interpretation of littile red riding hood. I made this image using a watercolour base and pencil sketch on top. This is not for a children's book illustration but more designed for an older audience. This is due to the darker more scary elements inspired by Victoria Frances' work.

http://www.victoriafrances.es/main.php

Butterfly Woman ©

This is my contribution towards the top trumps illustrators edition. Watch this space for link to full series.

By John Howe

Welcome

I am currently studying Illustration at Plymouth College of Art. I have been drawing since  I can remember. I work mainly with themes of nature, animals and fantasy landscapes. My work is linked with the imagination of youth and the wonderment of childhood. Using watercolour, acrylic and ink fundamentally. I create illustrations which realise the magic of the natural world and take this into the realms of fiction. I am inspired by children's books and hope to use my college degree to improve my skills and professional development. This blog will archive my creative process and professional development, showcase my work as I progress through the course, and highlight the work of others which inspires me.

I am looking at book cover designs and particularly like this one by Julie Bell.