Friday, November 25, 2011

steve jobs (AEDM day 25)


"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of other's opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary." - Steve Jobs



Some nights, when i don't feel the most creative, i work on technique.
Found a photo i liked of Steve Jobs...


I use my trusty MICRON pens for a general outline. I'm not a big fan of erasers, except if i'm doing a pencil drawing, and even then - i try to limit my use. At first it's difficult but you'll find that as you practice more & gain confidence with drawing (if it's your thing!), it becomes more comfortable.
Besides, i really like seeing pencil (or pen) lines under the paint. I'm not a big fan of perfection either.


...add a little watercolour (one tone, in this case, blue)


...a little more detail & contrast


...and there you have it. Steve Jobs. 

When i was younger, i used to think that working from a photo was cheating. Key word: younger. :-)
As I mature (giggle...), i'm taking Steve's advice & learning to follow the beat of my own drum.

are you?
(i certainly hope you are...)
xoxo

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18 comments:

  1. Tara@AquamarineNovember 25, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Hi Pauline - I was just basking in the lovely comment you left on my blog a few minutes ago and then popped over to see what you're up to... and right back atcha! I LOVE this! It's so so good; I find faces very difficult to draw realistically. I love how you've done it all in blues and the composition with the face on one end. Fab. So glad you stopped by so I could see what you do too!

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  2. JennibellieNovember 25, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    What an excellent inspiring post & as for your drawing, stunning. I love that you used one tone it turned out fabulous. Thanks so much for sharing and visiting my blog - I'm loving yours, off to hop around your previous posts, much love Jennibellie x

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  3. Gwen BuchananNovember 25, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    You couldn't have picked a better subject to illustrate, literally and on paper, and I agree 100%.
    Wonderful job.. feels good doesn't it? doing art of your own choice, just for yourself, just because you wanted to... that is when we really feel freedom..

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  4. janjanNovember 25, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    That's amazing! Love the contrast of the orange lines on the blue tones. :)

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  5. aimeeNovember 25, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    that's amazing! you took that photograph and turned it into your own work of art. i love how you did it.

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  6. KellyNovember 25, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Just gorgeous! I love the Jobs sentiments as well. That is one benefit of getting older...we are gaining wisdom along the way.

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  7. andreaNovember 25, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    I just spent a few minutes going through a bunch of your posts and really enjoyed all your artwork. Beautiful work that makes me stare:) and rally funny coffee quotes mixed in.... Thanks for stopping by my blog...happy AEDM !

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  8. Cheryl L JohnsonNovember 25, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    I agree! Go where you need to go and not where others tell you to! Great artwork!!

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  9. lindaNovember 25, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    wonderful work! what do you mean cheating?! photo reference is simply a tool artists use... go for it!

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  10. Tracey FKNovember 25, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    I loved seeing your drawing develop and I am totally on the getting older bandwagon... seems I'm not getting wiser though... maybe you are getting my share... great pick though and such a wonderful quote... thanks for sharing xx

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  11. GwenNovember 25, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    It is wonderful and there is no such thing as cheating. I wish I could do this half as well:)
    Great job!
    xx

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  12. Harvest Moon by HandNovember 25, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Incredibly well done!

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  13. AnonymousNovember 25, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    This is really cool--amazing job, and I love the blue!

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  14. Serena LewisNovember 26, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    WOW, Pauline! An exceptional piece of art!! I also love the blue tone you used to colour. At one time I was terrified of working only in pen to draw but I fully agree...I like the loose pen lines as it adds character. I work mostly in pen now to draw. :)

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  15. Jul @ Flogging the MuseNovember 26, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    I'm impressed with your line quality with the pen. I really should practice drawing without an eraser more often.

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  16. Lorinda.C.FNovember 26, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Simply beautiful!

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  17. RitaNovember 27, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    OMG! This is excellent! I am almost speechless...and envious--LOL! I can't draw people or animals well at all. This is amazing! :)

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  18. rebecca mcfarlandDecember 3, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    Love the orange outline showing through. Love!

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