28 January 2007

you make me turn red

red illustration
pencil, Micron 005, Prismacolor marker & a little watercolour

This is a self portrait I drew for Illustration Friday's word this week, Red.

28 comments:

Anonymous said...

aw that is just so sweet. Love the expression and your line work!

Michelle Lana said...

great expression!

pati said...

I love ur drawing, Jeannette. It reminds me really good moments ;)

Frederik Jurk said...

Oh boy oh boy, this is SO CUTE! Is it legal to marry a picture?

Constance McLennan said...

This is nice--very sensitive! I think it's one of your best pieces.

Anonymous said...

lovely work Jeannette!

studio lolo said...

Wow Jeanette, I love this. I think it's among my faves of yours.

Bill Z said...

great expression - by the way your comment on mine made my day!

Josy said...

Aww. You're cute when you blush.

...as I write this, I notice that several other people have already used the aw/cute/sweet line, but I (being unoriginal) will STICK TO MY GUNS because it is true.

esillustration said...

NICE CALL!!!!! OMG READ FREDRIK'S COMMENT! SOOO CUTE!

Mambo cha cha cha said...

I love this sad girl!

Anonymous said...

Hi Jeannette,
Charming portrait ! Nice work!
Have a great week!

Anonymous said...

I dont know much about art, but it almost seems like you were thinking of someone special while you were drawing it :) . Love the picture, can not wait to see you...

Jonathan said...

i love this sad girl!

AG said...

love the expression on face and the colours do well with the piece, awesome piece here!

Amy Zaleski said...

Wonderful sketch...I adore your monsters, however this is a nice side of your work as well. Love the variety!

Anonymous said...

This is a great portrait, one of your best. Has a nice subtle emotional feel to it.

Ahhh! I've been tagged! I better do something soon I guess.

Anonymous said...

Ok I have finally responded to your tagging...I AM FREE!!!!

Anonymous said...

Good drawing.. and subtle red touch on cheaks.

Tony LaRocca said...

great cross-hatching (and a pretty model to boot!)

Anonymous said...

aww. what if you head was really going to blow up and that is why you are turning red.... you have to be careful about these things.

Anxo FariƱa said...

Beautiful sketches ;)
Nice expression.

jim bradshaw said...

What a nice sketch. And your career cashier is a crack-up. It's all about the stinkin' money. I love those cut outs your do.

Uncle Ernie said...

Good subtle coloring. The shading works well.

° said...

hope who ever is making u turn red is in passion and not anger great looking portait

Adam Borg said...

I like how you didn't even need to use red in the picture. I love the emotion the piece has.

Anonymous said...

It's an excellent drawing, the hand by the face is a really nice touch.

Anonymous said...

hay!do you think you can find out who ernie is


ps lov you!