The diet has come to a temporary halt and this bunny made a brave sacrifice. Actually, only a third of it has been eaten so far - there is a surprising amount of chocolate in those ears! I stocked up on some bunnies a couple of weeks ago and unlike real bunnies that multiply like mad, the chocolate ones kept disappearing...
I have millions of quilt books since I took up quilting a few years ago but surprisingly few art books. So last week I treated myself to three books and they are all wonderful - London Sketchbook by Graham Byfield, Venice Sketchbook by Fabrice Moireau and Faeries by Brian Froud and Alan Lee. I've written more about the latter on my other blog but it was perhaps the first really inspiring art book I've read. I've been meaning to buy it since about 1979 (procrastination is my middle name!) so I'm really delighted to finally have it. It was somewhat of a surprise therefore to realise that Brian Froud wasn't the only illustrator. After all these years, I realise that Alan Lee's work has been just as much an inspiration. So I don't know who to credit this copy of one of the sketches to but I suspect it was drawn originally by Alan Lee. I copied it to get a feel of the strokes and how the drawings are done - copying other people's work is not generally my thing but it was quite interesting to analyse.
The London Sketchbook was even better than anticipated. It's an instant favourite. The scenes around London are wonderful as that is where I call home but the illustrations are mind blowing! I want to know how can someone draw such detail, in perfect perspective and in plein air!There must be nearly 200 paintings - how long did it take to complete the book? How long did each painting take? Did he attract crowds? I'm sure there must be a story to tell behind the making of this beautiful book.
9 comments:
Ooooh -- love your chocolate bunny (I ate mine -- the tongue is faster than the pen...)!
:-D Your re-do of the faerie drawing is amazing! I love that book, too!
Some of the questions you ask of the London drawings might be answered by the book Artwork by David Gentleman, although he is admittedly more watercolour and graphic design inclined.
What fun to be building up an art book library!
THanks for adding more books to my list of want to buys. The London sketchbook particularly sounds wonderful. Great chocolate bunny sketch. Easter put a dent in my diet too (or maybe I should say bulge?)!
That bunny is AMAZING. I can feel just feel the foil he's wrapped in.
i love the lindt bunny too. wish that I did a drawing of mine before I sent it off to my college student. It's such a great shape!
Brilliant bunny. A few similar ones have become part of my establishment lately (namely the bottom, and upper arms departments)
Wonderful bunny! Have you ever used colored pencils, Felicity? I can't remember, but I'm sure you must have discussed this on your blog at some point. They would be a natural for you, I think---I can almost see that bunny drawing done with colored pencils.
I feel the same way about Fabrice Moireau's sketches---such detail in many of his complicated architectural sketches and yet he has a fluid and lively line.
Your chocolate bunny is excellent, Felicity. But, I won’t stare at it for too long. I’m on my second week of less sugar eating, and your wonderful choco bunny is just way too tempting (grin & wink). And, that is a great replica of the goblin, looking very much like the one in the book.
Your chocolate bunny looks practically like a photograph! You really are incredible with a pencil. I can't wait to see what you'll do with watercolors. I just had way too much of a large chocolate chicken - there isn't much of him to draw any more.
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