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Rough paintings always feel so raw and lively, thought I share one! ;p (created in Procreate, referenced from stock photo)

Sometimes we just need a bit of encouragement to push us along the way. Sometimes life is hard and it does more than give you lemons. Cry, vent and release your frustration in a healthy way, but try and stay strong. You will be glad you did :)

A rererework I finally liked. Opinions are welcome. Done with Kuretake brushes and gel pens. I used a photo from Girli as a reference.

Tried to copy a picture of myself. Doesn’t look like me though... I’ll still use it for my profile picture!

My first real attempt on Procreate app. I’ve never drawn digitally before. Very easy to use. Whatcha think?

Pencil on Paper. Doing portraits is difficult for me...I never seem to be able to capture a persons likeness in a drawing, however if that person is wearing a helmet...

A draw this in your style challenge for _pizzabacon on Instagram. This is her OC, drawn using watercolours in my style.

Been a busy couple of weeks, school holidays are always a bit tricky to find time. I have been working on some illustrations for a software product that my husband and I are building so I can't share those at this stage but I was back at the gallery today sketching with my new drawing group, I spent most of my time with a bunch of Mesoamerican statues. I am starting to not get so freaked out by people watching me draw :)

We continue the #inktober environmental issues series with the #day19 word: #scorched and for this word I tried to illustrate the Urban Heat Island effect. This takes place in metropolitan areas that are warmer than the rural areas surrounding them. The main cause of the UHI effect is the alteration of land surfaces (concrete and asphalt). Heat waste produced by people and their tools (like vehicles and industry) is another cause and also the decreased amount of vegetation. UHIs often have lower air and water quality that have a negative effect on the environment of these areas. It is also considered to be a possible contribution to global warming. © Maria!Bălan, 2018

When you have got the power to think and imagine, why restrict it? Think big, go big and you will achieve big things.

pen and watercolor // 2018 Original

Last week trip-date to Jogjakarta with my Papa and i try to doodle everything that caught me.

Drawing. Fountain pen ink and water on paper.

This is the first little 'Thumbodies' character that I designed during the holidays. She has many other kind, creative & adventurous friends! Online comic & doodles @ doodletowncomic.com

this cold weather is great for hugs) check out my works on instagram @olenkarka

The Look of Love – Orange Tabby Cat painted illustration by Bernadette Sheridan

Second from „Women of the World „ Series .... Beautiful girl from the great city of Düsseldorf in Germany

My notes and demos from yesterday's watercolor sketching workshop at #waltdisneyfeatureanimation. We were talking about quickly blocking in people from life in natural situations. #watercolor #watercolorpainting #pleinair #illustration #disney #disneystud

Sketching people / people watching (Small Fabriano sketchbook)

Day 142 of my project #365daysofpostitpeople

Unicorns… or, land narwhals.

Something very different(ish) for me… a touch of life drawing! It’s been near enough eight years since I last had a go at this sort of thing. Pleased to see I’m not too bad at it… definitely giving it another go when I can :-)

And into 2026 we go! Happy new year folks :-)

Something a little different again before we enter 2026…

Need to create more Dragon Ball fan art, and thankfully I’ve done something about that for the time being!