Blog | illustratinglouise

Watercolour creations

I've been exploring with the idea of creating traditional art on a digital device. This creative outlet opens opportunities to explore...

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Feb 26, 20231 min read

Dry brush

For this piece I have utilized the many different techniques with ink. I used a wash first, then using a sry brush I was able to achieve...

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Oct 30, 20221 min read

Developing a style

I’ve been working slowly through MATS re drawing black history. I’m going against the guidance for the course and developing MY style....

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Oct 9, 20221 min read

Ink and wash

I’m currently striving for a happy combination of ink and colour in the form of Derwent inktense. I’ve also enrolled on a free course...

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Oct 2, 20221 min read

Sketchbook freedom

I’m really enjoying my sketchbook at the moment. I encourage everyone to use one. It releases any pressure, the fear of the wasted paper...

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Jul 29, 20221 min read

Sketchbook story

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Jul 10, 20220 min read

Woodblock print

I’m a little obsessed with woodblock prints. I saw ‘The Wave’ many years ago and I’ve been hooked ever since. However I don’t like the...

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Jun 12, 20221 min read

Ink

I’m experimenting with ink again. I tend to rotate my mediums and the ink in all its forms is back! I recommend rotating your mediums ...

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Jun 5, 20221 min read

Ink wash

Today I used ink wash to create depth to this piece before adding line details.

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May 21, 20221 min read

Ink techniques

Ink. You can draw with it, paint with it, print with it and dry brush with it! It’s such a versatile medium. For this fern I used all of...

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May 16, 20221 min read

Getting darker with carbon pencils

If you’re anything like me you’ll love the appeal of tonal artwork. I’ve often found myself frustrated with graphite pencils as they just...

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May 8, 20221 min read

Landscape

Today I wanted to explore a landscape or rather a woodland. Landscapes in pastel have caught my eye recently and I’ve always loved the...

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Mar 20, 20221 min read

The little adventurer

This little one loves adventures outdoors, such a joy to paint.

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Mar 5, 20221 min read

Portrait of Millie

I thought this selfie of Millie was so gorgeous I had to paint it. I’m now using my dividers for every piece and checking my measurements...

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Mar 5, 20221 min read

Portrait practice

Another portrait practice, I really like mark making with pastels and I’m enjoying making these marks visible. I’m also obsessed with...

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Feb 27, 20221 min read

Portrait practice

This week my aim was to paint everyday, I achieved this but not all my paintings were successful. I’m ok with this because with each...

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Feb 20, 20221 min read

Trying a background

I’m using my own reference photo here and I tried putting in some context by adding a background. I don’t usually add background and I’m...

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Feb 15, 20221 min read

Vibrant Pastels

This painting is a special one to me. I used my own photographs and combined them to create the composition. I used vibrant colours to...

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Feb 7, 20221 min read

Ruffling feathers

As I continue my journey with soft pastels I’m making mistakes and learning from them. This piece is overworked and I completely messed...

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Jan 16, 20221 min read

Pastel perfection

Well not quite perfect but I’m really pleased with how this one turned out. I wanted to mix tight details with loos aspects and I have...

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Jan 9, 20221 min read