I was commissioned to draw this singers latest album cover as a Christmas gift for him. The detailed embroidery was to say the least very time consuming and a challenge. I used a 3b for the darkest tones and H for most of the mid to light tones, drawn on Vellum Bristol and took 30+ hrs.

Here is my latest drawing titled "Red Red Wine". I posted a few short videos of the process below. For this drawing I used only a 3b mechanical pencil and a blending stump on a few tiny areas, the size is 11 x 14 inches and it's drawn on smooth bristol. The reference is a SXC free stock photo.

This beautiful bride is the last drawing I worked on (from 8-28-08 to 9-9-08) and it's the first detailed bride commission I have ever done. I enjoyed drawing this one and spent many hours going over areas and adding fine details. I used a 3b mechanical pencil, B, and H pencils, plain tissue(TP), small and large blending stumps, kneaded eraser and an electric eraser. I truly hope to get many more bridal commissions over time.

Progress images:

Thanks for stopping in and if you have any questions please email me. ~Linda
imaginee_art@midtel.net