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Sophie Peanut - Illustrator

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Everyday Sketching, Learn to Sketch, Sketching

Lily Flower Drawing – Four Ways

Lily Flower Drawing – Four Ways

A fun lily flower drawing experiment, trying four different approaches and materials to understand my subject better.

Illustration, News

Behind The Scenes – Square Chapel Anniversary Illustrations

Behind The Scenes – Square Chapel Anniversary Illustrations

Here are some illustrations I was commissioned to draw for the Square Chapel’s 30th anniversary. A cover illustration of the historic Halifax building and a page illustrating the story of the Arts Centre.

Sketching, Urban Sketching

A Day At The Garage – Watercolour Pencil Drawings

A Day At The Garage – Watercolour Pencil Drawings

Where I ask a strange question and get to draw Sam – a mechanic, while he fixes my car for my second entry for the ‘Sketching People at Work’ competition.

People Sketching, Sketching, Urban Sketching

A Day in The Life of a Hairdresser – Reportage Illustration

A Day in The Life of a Hairdresser – Reportage Illustration

In April I entered a sketching competition about drawing people at work. For my first entry, I decided to make a reportage illustration of ‘A Day in The Life of a Hairdresser’… I’d like you to meet Tracey.

Everyday Sketching, People Sketching, Sketching, Urban Sketching

It’s Time to Get All Your Toys Out… And Play with Urban Sketching Techniques

It’s Time to Get All Your Toys Out… And Play with Urban Sketching Techniques

When I get all my art supplies out and play with different urban sketching techniques.

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  • Christmas Illustrations: I Was Really Thrilled To Draw Film StarsChristmas Illustrations: I Was Really Thrilled To Draw Film Stars
  • Lily Flower Drawing – Four WaysLily Flower Drawing – Four Ways
  • Behind The Scenes – Square Chapel Anniversary IllustrationsBehind The Scenes – Square Chapel Anniversary Illustrations
  • A Day At The Cafe – Drawing The Smell Of CoffeeA Day At The Cafe – Drawing The Smell Of Coffee
  • A Day At The Garage – Watercolour Pencil DrawingsA Day At The Garage – Watercolour Pencil Drawings
  • A Day in The Life of a Hairdresser – Reportage IllustrationA Day in The Life of a Hairdresser – Reportage Illustration
  • State of Calderdale 2018 – Simple Reportage DrawingState of Calderdale 2018 – Simple Reportage Drawing
  • It’s Time to Get All Your Toys Out… And Play with Urban Sketching TechniquesIt’s Time to Get All Your Toys Out… And Play with Urban Sketching Techniques

About Sophie Peanut

Sophie Peanut

 

Hi, I am illustrator based in Halifax (UK). I draw and paint in a variety of media. I like to sketch the world around me and tell stories through pictures.

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