Bonnie Watson's Blog, page 7

Lady Mary from Downton Abbey

After visiting with family after the Easter holiday, I decided I waned to draw something. So this is Lady Mary from the Downton Abbey television series. I also recorded it on LIVEstream. Enjoy!

 
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Wisdom Novels® on Patreon

I started writing "Wisdom" back in 2000. Eight revisions later, I realized I had a trilogy going for me. By 2015, I had completed the third novel, published everything, and was steadily working on a second trilogy. At the time, Wisdom Novels® was becoming a standard name to call the series. So after some thought about getting it trademarked, I submitted a request to have it done and waited about a year before it was officially approved. 

So welcome to Wisdom Novels® Patreon!

My main objective is to just finish the series. I have seven books in mind. The first six will comprise of two trilogies, while the seventh is a stand-alone. During the course of writing, I'll be continuously sketching, painting, sculpting and creating music. All of which you guys will get to see as I share spoilers and much, much more!

https://www.patreon.com/wisdomnovels

Hope you enjoy!

Copiic Markers Character Test

 
For my first test drawing, I use a sketch already drawn out from a previous work. These markers are double sided, but I feel what sells them is the flexible brush tip. I don't even see the need to have a regular marker tip unless you want a wider range of color. But, to me, the marker side feels like I have to scrub the tip into the paper for it to work. 

It's an alcohol-based marker, and they come from Japan. They are a nice quality marker for professional artists. I may look into more colors later on. For right now, though, I'll stick with what I have just because they're expensive (about $7.99 per marker).

LIVEstream Face study

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Face Color Test

 After watching a youtube artist demonstrating his coloring methods, which you can watch here:


I decided to try my own version without looking at any references.

I started with the LineART, because I’ve been having trouble getting smooth lines in Photoshop. When it came to painting the face, I wanted to try the technique seen by the artist, but it wasn’t working for me. I continued to add and delete from the face, pushing and pulling lines, until he started look more semi-realistic rather than anime.

Still working with him, but so far I’m pleased with how he’s turned out. This was meant to be the main character from the Wisdom Novels® series, Ketih Larson (aka Master Wisdom).

So here's my little face study: Program used - Photoshop.

March Sketchbox Review

A quick review of a monthly art subscription called Sketchbox - March

March Sketchbox Reveal

So for this month’s Sketchbox, the theme is Line Art. So to celebrate the feel of this, they include Ironlak® Permanent Marker 0.4mm, a set of Ironlak® Fineliners in color, and a COPIC wide-tip marker.



I haven’t used them yet, but plan to ;)   You can subscribe here: https://getsketchbox.com/

Shafari ~ Character Doll

Finally finished him, and doesn't he go well in the snow! Character from book four "No'va" - Shafari. I wanted his clothing fairly simple, though I might add some embroidery later on. I picked up this really pretty multi-color thread that just went so well with the crimson robe. 

This is his younger version, as book four reveals more of his past and the start of his path that leads him to use curses more so than magic.

Churches from Victoria, VA - Pen/Ink

Eastern Clan - Pen/Ink

So based off of what I've learned drawing the churches in pen and marker, I decided to try my hand at the Eastern Clan as written in the novel. I don't go into great lengths of description, but this is what it could look like. 
I used an older illustration I did of it a while back and just expended on it. It had a lot of foliage and I wanted to show more angles. So far, this is what I have. The perspective's a little off, but it'll do for now.
Getting ready to shade!