I haven't participated in Illustration Friday for awhile, but thought this week's theme sounded fun. Using my old watercolour pad, which I discovered on Thursday has deteriorated, I thought it could produce any interesting fog-like atmospheric background. I've ended up with quite a naive painting I think, but as I had fun doing it I thought I would post it regardless.
Although I am sure the Guy Richie / Robert Downey, Jr. version is great (I haven't had the opportunity to see it yet), I wanted a more traditional image of Britain's most famous detective. I found my reference photo on the Private Investigators forum. Can you believe there is such a thing?
ah yes I see what you mean. i love the soft edges and the posture of great intent. lilly
ReplyDeleteI love your Sherlock - believe me - don't waste time on the Downey/Law film. You are much more creative :)
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful!..and perfect for this weeks IF theme! I also really like your blog. Your sketchbook illos are just beautiful. I LOVE looking at others sketchbooks!
ReplyDeleteI think it is wonderful! And so well done!
ReplyDeleteThank you all for the lovely comments.
ReplyDeleteDonna, I am flattered by your comments as I was in awe looking at your blog earlier.
I think you've captured "detective" wonderfully! I've enjoyed looking at your other work here too. Thanks for visiting my blog and for your comment.
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic... It has an earthy nostalgic feel to it...Well done! :) I have absolutely NO idea how I am going to tackle this theme...must let it mull aroung in the mind a bit...LOL :)
ReplyDeleteThe fog worked out beautifully! Looks cold and damp... and mysterious!
ReplyDeleteWell done! (and thanks for looking at mine).
ReplyDeleteI googled some images for detective but didn't find anything as good as Investigative Detectives Forum!
What DID we do before the 'net?
Can't wait to look through your illustrations to see more of Southern Italy. (First husband was 2nd generation Sicilian... but I gather that's a different world.
Thank you all for your generous comments.
ReplyDeleteMargaretAnn I'm sure you'll come up with something.
Knitting Painter - I haven't done too much in southern Italy yet, but hope to remedy that in the summer.
very nice drawing!
ReplyDeletewow this looks great!! love your work. thanks for the comment.
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casey
Very lovely illustration! Your foggy background works really nice with those watercolours!
ReplyDeleteI don't think it's naive at all. I love the loose watercolor fogginess of the illos.
ReplyDeletei stayed on Baker Street once :)
ReplyDeleteit is a fond memory as i am a huge fan of Sherlock Holmes ;)
Very beautifully done :D