Christiane Gerlach's Faves

Known for The Shape of Water.

Pencil on paper

Start of a watercolor...

Have been trying to improve the way I draw faces :)

I believe there may be a better way to get children excited about animals

I have been lucky enough to have the opportunity to paint a design on a rather large gorilla! I am so excited to do this. It's taking an age but getting there slowly. When he's all done he will be going on show at Paignton Zoo.

Pencil Sketch

Gouache

So many steps!

Couldn't fit the fish on one page

So much gold paint on this one, it's difficult to capture in a photo !

This comic art is related to my previous work 'diving in'. The protogonist has been swallowed by the creature in the diary.

I incorrectly shaded the dimples in this peanut and couldn't recover from the mistake. I post this as a reminder that the path of success is cobbled with failures.

12” x 16 “ acrylic

Drawing sketch of a character im working on, it is an image monster that can manipulate reality

Tackling a personal project of illustrating 3-ingredient foods using watercolors.

This piece is part of a private collection.

This piece is part of a commission that celebrates kindness.

silky doodle

And here is the promised watercolor. Unfortunately, I can't get it to orient correctly. Tilt your head, and enjoy!