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.

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29 Comments:

Anonymous annax said...

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

7:25 AM  
Blogger Michelle Lana said...

great expression!

7:54 AM  
Blogger Pati @-;-- said...

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

8:14 AM  
Blogger Frederik Jurk said...

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

11:01 AM  
Blogger Connie said...

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

11:42 AM  
Blogger mrs. b. said...

lovely work Jeannette!

11:59 AM  
Blogger studio lolo said...

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

12:09 PM  
Blogger Bill Z said...

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

1:12 PM  
Blogger Debbie Egizio said...

What a wonderful piece!

3:13 PM  
Blogger 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.

3:52 PM  
Blogger esillustration said...

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

4:37 PM  
Blogger Elmyra Duff said...

I love this sad girl!

8:50 PM  
Anonymous marc said...

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

1:49 AM  
Anonymous 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...

4:13 AM  
Blogger Jonathan said...

i love this sad girl!

6:47 AM  
Blogger AG said...

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

12:02 PM  
Blogger Amy Zaleski said...

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

12:39 AM  
Anonymous Nate 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.

3:11 AM  
Anonymous Nate said...

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

6:34 AM  
Anonymous ariel said...

Good drawing.. and subtle red touch on cheaks.

7:35 AM  
Blogger Tony LaRocca said...

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

12:00 PM  
Anonymous 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.

12:01 PM  
Blogger Anxo FariƱa said...

Beautiful sketches ;)
Nice expression.

10:13 PM  
Blogger 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.

10:52 PM  
Blogger ernie said...

Good subtle coloring. The shading works well.

11:08 AM  
Blogger md said...

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

11:36 AM  
Blogger Adam Borg said...

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

4:35 PM  
Anonymous Becky said...

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

7:44 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

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


ps lov you!

4:20 AM  

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