We are done here!

The Calvin and Hobbes canvas is complete and packaged!
There is now an empty space in my room where the easel and canvas stood :(
It has been boxed up better than an armored tank so it should get there undamaged!

To see the full progression on this canvas, visit my website- http://nicolesummersartwo.wix.com/nicolesummersartwork#!projects/cm8a

 Here's the finished piece

 Big, bad ass box!

Look at that empty space (minus laundry, shoes, star wars pod racer, monopoly board, telecaster ect :D)

Finishing post

I am in the final stages of the Calvin and Hobbes canvas. :)

This piece has been enjoyable right from the start but, oh my, did I underestimate the amount of work involved!
The cartoon appearance makes it seems straight forward but it has been anything but.
The detail in it is amazing! Hat's off to the person who created it!
It has taken a long, long time to recreate this piece but it will soon be done :)

Pictures will be up soon!

Completed Rohan horse

I realised I didn't upload the picture of my completed horse drawing onto my blog.  It was the very first thing that I posted on here.

Hope you like it

The horse was done with coloured pencils and a black pen was used for the map in the background

Paul's birthday

The weather has slightly improved today but I am still confining myself indoors.
It's too chilly to venture out leisurely.

My boyfriend, Paul, is 21 years old tomorrow and I have taken a little bit of time out to paint and draw gifts for him.

This is the co-ordinates of our first kiss all them years ago

He has been wanting something customising by me for a while. So I decided that he'd love a Charmander on his rucksack.

Anyway it's time to make myself a nice hot mug of tea and relax for half an hour before getting the house work done and then cracking on with the Calvin and Hobbes canvas :) 

Good day to all.

21/10/2014

So the UK has been hit with the tail end of hurricane Gonzalo.
I just happened to be heading into town to buy some more white and black acrylic paint when the heavens opened.

I'm back now and in dry clothes with the heating on full blast. Time to warm up a little and carry on with the canvas. :)

Updates

Hi there guys and girls.
I am going to try and keep this blog updated frequently so that you can all see what I'm doing.
Don't worry, I'm not the type of person that will say, 'I'm going for a shower now so brb,' and all that rubbish.
The updates will be appropriate!

Today I am doing some more painting on my Calvin and Hobbes canvas.
It's coming along nicely and I am excited myself to see how it progresses.
I haven't got much painting done this week due to a number of issues.
1- We found out that our rented house is subsiding as well as the roof collapsing and the back bedroom window falling out.
2- The landlord is a money hungry idiot and won't do anything about it, despite numerous complaints and a fear for our own safety.
3- (Perhaps the most pleasant of the issues) I got some ankle tattoos done on Tuesday, and while they are beautiful, for the first few days, they were sore to stand on. Leaving me unable to do a huge amount of stood up activities. Unfortunately more painting time suffered :(

Anyway, despite the house falling down around me, I must get back to my painting.

Please help

I'm not sure if many people out there in the big wide world read this but if you do, please take a second to continue.
The link provided is to a fund raising attempt for a friend of a friend. Her symptoms are really shocking and please donate something, anything. She will happily send you test results ect to show you how your money is being used.
Connie is a huge animal lover and has fostered and rescued dogs for a long time.  I think she deserves the same generosity.

http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/medical-funds-for-connie/218116#.VDztlDJ4RfD.facebook

New website for commissions

http://nicolesummersartwo.wix.com/nicolesummersartwork

Follow the link to see my projects. Feel free to contact me about commission.

Minotaur dragon commission

Just what happens when fulfilling commission work for quick sketches.

Penguin tattoo complete!

Remember that penguin tattoo that I put an unfinished picture up of? Here it is inked on :) I feel a sense of pride about my artwork that I have never had before.

Marine biology shoes

I've always wanted to paint some shoes and I finally got round to it.  Adding marine biology to artwork, awesome stuff!

Artist as a career???

My fingers and toes are crossed...
I sent some photos of my artwork to a custom shoe painter who is in need of an artist to help him out.
:) Lets hope my dream comes true!

Stark Wolf

I love doing pieces like this! I'm going to do this type of sketch with each of the main houses in Game of Thrones! :)

Penguin tattoo

I have just finished an emperor penguin tattoo for a work colleague! The design was to signify her relationship with her two daughters and she loved it :) Unfortunately I didn't get photo of it finished but this is from the final stages.

Miss Mad Hatter

Here another example of the type of portraits that I offer. This was done for a friend and is therefore not for sale :)

Eric Sardinas

Please note: this is not for sale. The original was gifted to a friend but can be redrawn if desired.

This is a drawing of the blues/ rock guitarist, Eric Sardinas done a few years ago in 2009. I have uploaded it to show the style of portraits that I offer.

I apologise for the quality of the photograph. 

Welcome

Hello and welcome!

  My name is Nicole and I'm here to share some artwork with you. 

  I'll start of by saying a little bit about myself. 

  I have recently finished a BSc Hons in Marine Biology and Coastal Zone Management and have previous qualifications surrounding animal care. Despite my education, I have always had the desire to pursue my love of artwork. Over the following weeks I will be creating some drawings and paintings that will be posted on this blog. All will be for sale, unless otherwise stated and custom artwork can be arranged. 

  I will be focusing on portraits, (both human and animal), scientific illustration, fantasy and film based art and some cartoons. 

If you are interested email me at nicolesummersartwork@outlook.com

I look forward to this adventure and I hope you all come along for the ride. Here's a sneak peak at some artwork that is in progress.