Alexandra Shaw: May 2011

The Treehouse

Just a happy accident really...I started out drawing the trunk of the tree, then just added things as I went. (Watercolour + clean up on Photoshop)

This is something a little bit different. Tried to capture the atmosphere in this one. Rich colours and lots of shadow - with the only source of light being that glowing crystal ball. I'm rather pleased with how this turned out - really wanted that light reflecting in her eyes - think it completes it somehow..

ShopGirl

Inspired by my new job working at Cath Kidston! I kept it light and and used pastel shades - all in watercolour then edited on Photoshop.

A sketch..

I'm toying with the idea of turning this into an animation...

Mermaid

This is what I think a mermaid would really look like..she must have webbed hands of some sort - and her skin would definitely be lacking a rosy glow! She also has eyes like that of a fish..

Experimenting with oil paint..

So these are really just experiments with oil paint - I must say they took a little while to get used to!

I really wanted to focus on animals and landscapes - and have the characters actually in the environment. I'm thinking of doing a series on Williamson Park..it's just such a lovely place!