The Art of Ramona: October 2011

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Foxes and Frames!

I must update you all on the things I have been working on the last couple weeks. I have finished the Disney frame for the craft fair coming up!

The whole thing took me around twenty-three hours. Completely worth it!

The other week my friend and I carved pumpkins, I did scar. I took this picture today, after it had molded quite a bit (I know, sick!). When I can get the better picture I will post it.

Earlier today I did a study on fox's because I love them and want to draw them better!

I love fox's sooo much and will one day own one! But for now I need to settle for drawing them.

Here is a couple more sketches that I will use for Christmas cards. I'm not too sure if I want to use the puppy or not yet, but I will for sure use the mermaid and the fox (my two favorite things).

Poor little fox!

Is it just me or do the newly released versions of the Disney movies lack a certain something? They are too polished. I like the grainy and sketchy quality of the old ones!

P.s. I'm watching the Fox and the Hound at the moment!

Friday, October 14, 2011

Disney Cel Frame

One of the projects for the craft fair, that I am doing, is a Disney Frame. The outside is covered with Disney Characters, and inside there is room for a fairly large picture.

I have completed the drawing portion so far, and need to paint it. To paint it, I just turn over the acetate paper (clear sheet), and paint on the back.

(the pictures are not great, but heres a preview)

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Early Start on Christmas cards

I have completed more Christmas cards here they are -

As promised here are the updates of sketches in my sketchbook.

This last page is sketching ideas for more christmas cards. The starred one of Stitch will be the next one on my list.

Like I said before, I'm making these Christmas cards for the Craft Fair at my church. This will be the first time I have sold any of my work. Usually its for gifts, or practice. Quite exciting!

At the moment I am watching Bambi.

Bambi and Little Mermaid are for sure my favourite Disney movies! Bambi is drawn gorgeously! I cant get over it!

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Updates.

Hello all!

so sorry for my lack of updates. I shall just fill you in on the goings-on in my life at the moment. I will have more drawings for you from my sketchbook, hopefully tomorrow.

First of all, my mermaid tail came in! It is so much fun! Here is some pictures..

My friend and I are having this craft table thing at my church at the beginning of December, so there is much to prepare for. Christmas cards are to be made, picture frames painted, cupcakes decorated, and lots more. I have finished one card so far, though it may go through some more changes before being printed.

Thanksgiving was fun. Had some friends and relatives over.

Aaand last on the updates, I am currently reading Brighid's Quest, which is the sequel to Elphame's Choice. I think I'm liking the second the most.

What are you reading right now?

The Walrus and the Carpenter

The sun was shining on the sea,
Shining with all his might:
He did his very best to make
The billows smooth and bright--
And this was odd,
because it was
The middle of the night.

The moon was shining sulkily,
Because she thought the sun
Had got no business to be there
After the day was done--
"It's very rude of him," she said,
"To come and spoil the fun!"

The sea was wet as wet could be,
The sands were dry as dry.
You could not see a cloud, because
No cloud was in the sky:
No birds were flying overhead--
There were no birds to fly.

The Walrus and the Carpenter
Were walking close at hand;
They wept like anything to see
Such quantities of sand:
"If this were only cleared away,"
They said, "it would be grand!"

"If seven maids with seven mops
Swept it for half a year.
Do you suppose," the Walrus said,
"That they could get it clear?""I doubt it," said the Carpenter,
And shed a bitter tear.

"O Oysters, come and walk with us!
"The Walrus did beseech."
A pleasant walk, a pleasant talk,
Along the briny beach:
We cannot do with more than four,
To give a hand to each."

The eldest Oyster looked at him,
But never a word he said:
The eldest Oyster winked his eye,
And shook his heavy head--
Meaning to say he did not choose
To leave the oyster-bed.

But four young Oysters hurried up,
All eager for the treat:
Their coats were brushed, their faces washed,
Their shoes were clean and neat--
And this was odd, because, you know,
They hadn't any feet.

Four other Oysters followed them,
And yet another four;
And thick and fast they came at last,
And more, and more, and more--
All hopping through the frothy waves,
And scrambling to the shore.

The Walrus and the Carpenter
Walked on a mile or so,
And then they rested on a rock
Conveniently low:
And all the little Oysters stoodAnd waited in a row.

"The time has come," the Walrus said,
"To talk of many things:
Of shoes--and ships--and sealing-wax--
Of cabbages--and kings--
And why the sea is boiling hot--
And whether pigs have wings."

"But wait a bit," the Oysters cried,
"Before we have our chat;
For some of us are out of breath,
And all of us are fat!"

"No hurry!" said the Carpenter.
They thanked him much for that.
"A loaf of bread," the Walrus said,
"Is what we chiefly need:
Pepper and vinegar besides
Are very good indeed--

Now if you're ready, Oysters dear,
We can begin to feed."
"But not on us!" the Oysters cried,
Turning a little blue.
"After such kindness, that would beA dismal thing to do!"
"The night is fine," the Walrus said.
"Do you admire the view?

"It was so kind of you to come!
And you are very nice!
"The Carpenter said nothing but
"Cut us another slice:
I wish you were not quite so deaf--
I've had to ask you twice!"

"It seems a shame," the Walrus said,
"To play them such a trick,
After we've brought them out so far,
And made them trot so quick!
"The Carpenter said nothing but
"The butter's spread too thick!"

"I weep for you," the Walrus said:
"I deeply sympathize."
With sobs and tears he sorted out
Those of the largest size,
Holding his pocket-handkerchief
Before his streaming eyes.

"O Oysters," said the Carpenter,
"You've had a pleasant run!
Shall we be trotting home again?'
But answer came there none--
And this was scarcely odd, because
They'd eaten every one.