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Gouache Portraits - lockdown series, Illustration

Lockdown Art: Daily Portraits – Day 9 to 18

Lockdown Art: Daily Portraits – Day 9 to 18

Day 9 to 18 of my lockdown art portrait series.

Everyday Sketching, Sketching, Urban Sketching

A Day At The Cafe – Drawing The Smell Of Coffee

A Day At The Cafe – Drawing The Smell Of Coffee

As I draw the last entry of my sketching people at work competition, I ponder on what makes good sketches? To me, it is the ability to communicate feelings, which is just what I tried to achieve when I drew Amy working at the Cafe.

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.

News, People Sketching, Sketching

State of Calderdale 2018 – Simple Reportage Drawing

State of Calderdale 2018 – Simple Reportage Drawing

Discover how I tried to sketch the feel, energy and content of a local council conference. Reportage drawing is simply an awful lot of fun!

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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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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