Monday, March 31, 2025

Redwall Abbey ink illustration

I've been a fan of the works of Brian Jacques for quite a while, which inspired this piece.


Redwall abbey ink drawing
An attempt at an Ink illustration of Redwall Abbey from the classic TV adaptation of Brian Jacque's work

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Trying new canvas paper

 Generally, when I use watercolour or gouache it's on hot pressed watercolour paper. I feel the colours of the sky blended better on the canvas.



Comet event on canvas paper
Gouache painting of a pretty night sky complete with a passing comet








Monday, March 17, 2025

Karasu Tengu drawings

 After watching some videos on Japanese folklore, I was inspired to depict the legendary Karasu Tengu. 

Yokai - Kerusu tengu 
Digital interpretation of the famous crow headed Yokai, the Kerusu tengu.



Karasu tengu - watercolour and ink 
Watercolour and ink illustration of a Karasu Tengu as a continuation of my last pic. This one came out more youthful than my last depiction of the Yokai

Sunday, March 9, 2025

March 2025 ink landscapes

Ink sketches of some places I like

Ink landscape of Durham Cathedral
 Ink landscape of Durham Cathedral drawn in a vintage sketchy style.


Coral Island drawing 
Ink illustration of Blackpool's famous arcade/casino, Coral Island. I used to waste a lot of pound coins playing games like Time Crisis there.


Angel of the North landscape 
Ink illustration depicting the iconic Angel of the north sculpture you can find in North East England.



Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Rabbit inspired illustrations


February 2025 has seen me drawing/painting a lot of cute anthropomorphic rabbit characters drawn in a vintage style illustration using a lot of watercolour, gouache, and ink. 


Blue coat bunny 
Watercolour and ink illustration of a dapper bunny sporting a cute blue coat

Sitting in the grass 
A continuation with the story book stye illustrations depicting cute rabbit characters. This guy is just chilling in the grass on a summer's day.





Sense of Defiance
Gouache/Watercolour and ink illustration of a regal bunny looking defiant, perhaps a general of a great bunny army?



 

Saturday, February 15, 2025

February 2025

A collection of new pieces focussing on mostly Animal/Nature themed artwork; Including a serpent piece for the year of the Snake. 



Digital tabby cat drawing 
Here I tried to do a realistic attempt at a sweet tabby



Year of the Snake 
Watercolour and Gouache painting of a blue serpent chilling on a branch that I did for the year of the serpent.



Young hare interpretation

Watercolour and ink recreation of Albrecht Dürer painting, Young Hare. Obviously Albrecht's 1502 painting is way better than mine but it's fun to experiment.


Young Flemish giant
Ink drawing a Young Flemish giant! The Flemish giant is the largest breed of domestic rabbits weighing an average of 15lbs







 

Thursday, January 30, 2025

My wildlife inspired art of 2025

 

Ink drawing of a tiger 
Traditional ink drawing of a Bengal tiger where I attempt to capture the majestic beauty and fierce spirit of one of nature's most iconic big cats.



Digital drawing of a European badger
 Digital drawing of a European badger, meles meles! I tried to make the badger look somewhat realism.





Grey wolf abstract watercolour 
Watercolour and gouache painting of a grey wolf stalking amongst tall grass.

Redwall Abbey ink illustration

I've been a fan of the works of Brian Jacques for quite a while, which inspired this piece. Redwall abbey ink drawing An attempt at an I...