#AtoZChallenge Creating iPad Art Sketches “E”
Hello, Kitten & Dawgs, Last year while drawing people I found the eyes to be really challenging. I wanted to practice purrfecting my inability to capture a realistic eye, so I pushed myself a bit with today’s alphabet prompt with these EYES BEHIND A FAN in my iPad Art Sketch series.
There’s always room for improvement clearly but I enjoyed illustrating this pair of eyes. What do her eyes say to you?
[tweetthis]This is my 5th year of the #AprilA2Z Challenge, please join me all month as I create iPad #Art Sketches. Today’s letter prompt “E” for #eyes![/tweetthis]
Thanks for making me apart of your day. Don’t forget to leave your footprints in comments with your signature (URL) so I can find my way back to you. Please let me know if you’re a new follower, so I can do the return favor. I realized the importance of building social networks.I’m heading off to link up with other fellow AtoZers and you’re invited to come along. Join me tomorrow for more Creating iPad Art Sketches!
X💋X💋,
Cathy
In case you missed a previous A2Z post this time around, here is a quick link to each one:
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I , J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
29 Comments
Ronel Janse van Vuuren
She’s somewhere between shock and hovering near fear 🙂 Great eyes — I always struggle to put different emotions in my drawings (they always seem a little angry or ready to pounce).
kristinkingauthor
“Don’t get too close. I forgot to brush my teeth!” 🙂
Archana (@yenforblue)
Superb! She seems to be amazed at something she has seen… 🙂
-Eugenia
I sense shyness and surprise in her eyes. Good job, Cathy! You’re becoming quite the artist.
Cathy Kennedy
Eugenia,
I think shyness is what Tom saw in her eyes, too. Thanks for the kind words and visit, my friend. Have a good weekend!
scr4pl80
I think they are really good eyes. I always considered Brown Eyed girl my song since I have them 🙂
Cathy Kennedy
Thanks Janet. I tried to sketch as realistic looking eyes that I possibly can with my developing artistic ability. Maybe one day I’ll get it just right!
Ericka @ A Quiet Girl's Musings...
This is cool. I, too, am a brown eyed girl… 🙂
Cathy Kennedy
Ericka,
DH has brown eyes, mine are sorta hazel-green depending on the light but our children have DH’s brown eyes. So, I have two brown eyed girls. 🙂
messymimi's meanderings
Lovely! She is very pretty.
Cathy Kennedy
Thanks, Mimi! 🙂
truenorthbricks
I too have recently acquired an iPad pro and Apple pencil… you are further along in learning to use it than I am though! I have not gotten to color yet, just rough sketching. There is a bit of a learning curve when transitioning from Photoshop on my PC. Keep up the good work!
Cathy Kennedy
Thanks for the return visit. I got my iPad last June at which time I began hitting that I wanted an Apple pencil for my birthday which is in December. DH surprised me by getting me one and I could’ve not been happier! From that point, I have doodled on my iPad every day which has become my favorite pastime. There’s still much to learn. You’ll do great with yours once you get absorbed with it. Your Photoshop artwork is creative and fun.
Comedy Plus
Those eyes looked like they are surprised by something. Very nicely done.
I love the video. I played that many times back in the day.
Have a fabulous day, Cathy. Big hugs. ♥
Cathy Kennedy
Sandee,
Yes, her eyes are a bit wide, so I get surprised. Thanks for visiting today. Big hugs back at you, my friend!
15andmeowing
That came out great. And I love that song being that I am a brown-eyed girl.
Cathy Kennedy
Ellen,
Thanks! I will continue to sketching eyes. I really admire anyone who can draw people for a living. It’s just amazing to see what some can do with a pencil. 🙂
Jacqui Murray
Eyes are very difficult. They can’t be flat because they’d never be windows. You’ve done well!
Cathy Kennedy
Jacqui,
I’m happy that you think I did well with my subjects, eyes! It really is difficult to make them look life-like. I’m a long ways from that but I feel I got a little closer than I was a year ago to a more realistic look.
XmasDolly
Cathy, love this tune… hmmm maybe cuz I too have brown eyes.. hehehe So, exactly what subject did you pick? I’m trying to find where they have the subjects so I can remember what I picked. Anyway… love love love your picture. Girl, you have such talent. Absolutely wonderful…. you go girl… hugs … Oh, and do they have a list of people we can pick from to visit??? You know, that you know of???
Cathy Kennedy
Marie,
Here is the A2Z Master List. The hosts used for bloggers to sign up. Now, they have daily link ups and just below it, there is a separate link to view the daily link ups which kinda looks like a spreadsheet that can be sorted (name, category, etc). Does that make sense? If not, visit today’s A2Z post. You can’t miss you it, you just have to read the content (it’s very short) to find the two links I’m talking about. You asked what subject I picked. On the Master List I put my blog under personal since I can’t say I do a particular thing but for the challenge, I listed my blog under “ART” category. I’m doing iPad art sketches this year. Let me know if I can be of any more help.
Birgit
Van Moreison’s song is perfect for today. Her eyes look wanting and has a touch of fear in them as well but hopeful.
Cathy Kennedy
Birgit,
What does she want, her first kiss, the guy across the way, or a big slice of double chocolate cake? Maybe the later is fear, fear that if she eats that double chocolate cake she’ll add ten pounds to her thighs. lol
Birgit
To hell with the guy…give her the chocolate cake🤣
Cathy Kennedy
Birgit,
So that’s what she’s thinking? She’s my kind of gal. I’d say give me that chocolate cake, too. lol
Martha Reynolds
I see trepidation, maybe fear, behind those very well-drawn eyes. Beautiful, Cathy.
Cathy Kennedy
Martha,
Yes, maybe she’s afraid of something or as Tom pointed out that she seems a little shy. She has an air of mystery for sure.
Thomas Anderson
Hi, Cathy!
Happy “E” day to you, dear friend. The eyes have it! 🙂 That is a glorious sketch! You brought that girl to life purrfectly. She has a very natural looking gaze. Her eyes are hypnotic. To me they reveal intelligence and vulnerability. They seem to be saying “I am attracted to you, but I am young, shy and inexperienced, so please take it slowly.”
How well I remember Van Morrison’s signature song “Brown Eyed Girl.” I am also reminded of the Beatles lyrics:
Suddenly someone is there at the turnstile
The girl with the kaleidoscope eyes
Thank you very much, dear friend Cathy!
Cathy Kennedy
Tom,
Thanks for lovely comment on EYES BEHIND A FAN. I have a long way to go before I can say I nailed sketching eyes but I’m not discouraged in the least, even if I never ‘nail’ it purrfectly. The bottom line for me is to have fun and if I see any improvement then I’m tickled. I thought about sharing song lyrics about ‘eyes’ but I figured song titles would be easier and more recognizable. Great to see you here today, my friend. Have a gr8 day!