A commission here from a photo. A proud brother and his newborn sibling. A simple black and white sketch captures just enough detail to show the viewer a beautiful moment in time.
If you would like a sketch from a family photo then please get in touch via email HERE.
What a day, I can’t wait to get back outside in the sunshine. Just a quick post to show you this recent commission. I have included a couple of close ups below so you can see the detail that goes into my commissions.
An A4 illustration like this one costs £65 mono and £78 in colour. If you are interested in ordering an EdinburghSketcher original then please get in touch HERE to talk it over.
The illustration is in black ink and then I picked out a few prominent colours with watercolour paint.
This relatively new cafe between the Shore and Newhaven is fast growing a reputation for great home baking, and now has the added appeal of being the latest place to show (and sell) EdinburghSketcher prints.
The sketch is of Natalie, the owner. Say hello and be sure to head down there early to grab the comfy chairs by the fire!
Today I’ve been working on a commission for a friend. I didn’t want to post the whole picture as they haven’t seen it yet, plus it’s a gift and although it’s for someone overseas you know how small the world can be.
So here is a sneek preview, and as soon as I can I will upload the full image.
A sad day today when a member of the family had to say goodbye to their dog, Barney. It can be an incredibly difficult decision to make and one I have had to make in the past, but I think you know when the time is right to say goodbye.
Although I never met Barney I wish I had he looks full of energy. Rest in peace pal.
Commissions coming in thick and fast as the run up to Christmas begins. This one was for a tweeter fan to give as a present, and got a great reaction: ‘It’s exactly what I hoped it would be, thank-you’
Contact me now to order yours in time for Christmas. contact@www.edinburghsketcher.com
This is a close up so you can see a bit of the detail, here.
A beautiful day in Edinburgh today, great for a family walk through the Botanics and Stockbridge. I’m glad I was disciplined last night and worked on a couple of commissions, so no more today. This is a close up of one I was working on, a mother and her son which is now finished and ready to send.
Mother Laura, made a successful bid for the portrait in a recent online auction for the Countthekicks campaign, making £70 for the charity. I hope she likes it 🙂
Here is the full image of Mother and son:
Here is a close up of the dog portrait I was working on at the weekend, four jack russells running on a beach. I’ll upload the whole thing once I’ve delivered it.
Here is the final version of my illustration of my gorgeous twins, Zoe and James, aged around four months.
I left it in black and white, just using a black fine pen. It will look lovely in the bright yellow frame I picked up today in Habitat at the West end. The shop is closing down so has some great offers on at the moment.
No sketching today as I was consigned to my bed with a killer migraine. So instead a look at Rubie, a horse portrait I have recently finished. I posted the pencil sketch a few days ago, but here is the final ink version plus one where I have added a contrasting coloured background.
I like both versions but what do you think? All comments welcome, really 😉