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Amy Winehouse pencil sketch

Started a new picture last night and here is the finished result. Not sure who to go for next, movie star or another pop star. I might try Freddie Mercury, I haven't done him for years!

Cristiano Ronaldo named European Club Footballer of the Year

Cristiano Ronaldo named European Club Footballer of the Year
Cristiano Ronaldo was titled "UEFA's European Club Footballer of the Year" on Thursday subsequently scoring forty-two goals last season including eight in the Champions League.
Prize was presented to him during the draw for this year's group phase at the awards ceremony in Monaco.Ronaldo was also selected as the forward of the year while three Chelsea players won awards as Best Goalkeeper, Defender and Midfielder respectively(John Terry was,Petr Cech,Frank Lampard).
Ronaldo added another price to a fantastic season.

Cristiano Ronaldo European Club Footballer of the Year

David Duchovny

Following my picture of Gillian Anderson I thought it only right to do David Duchovny, in my opinion, the more attractive of the 2. He was the main reason I used to watch "The X files", lost interest when he left. It is an A3 picture which had to be scanned hence the line across the middle. My son's comment was, "Hey Mum, I like the picture but you've done the wrong one!" He was referring to "Evolution" of course, although that was not my thought when I did it. I started off thinking of him in a bubble, then that developed to a space suit. I liked the idea of alien insects being able to treat glass as a liquid bubble, and then it evolved further. I wanted him to float, following the space idea and the spiders web got worked in as a result. I tend to plan these things on the page although I usually have an idea of what I plan to do.

No picture for yesterday, I did a pencil sketch of Amy Winehouse but it just hasn't worked how I want it. I'll have another go and post it when I'm happy.

Jamie Foxx

Another pencil portrait. After my low yesterday I thought I'd go back to basics and concentrate on more detailed work. I've also been experimenting with reflections in oils, but they're too wet to scan yet.

Dannii Minogue

Just a sketch tonight. Decided to try Dannii to improve my sketching skills,not happy with the mouth. Started an oil painting which isn't finished yet.

I'm feeling rather negative about my artistic skills today. Spent some time surfing the web and seen some really cool stuff, must practice, so much to learn.

Gillian Anderson

Following the release of the X files movie, she seems to be in the news recently. I'm not 100% happy with the likeness, there's something that's bugging me about it. Not sure what. I expect I'll spot it tomorrow or when I've posted it. It's always the way.

Queen Elizabeth

Ever since reading "The Queen and I" by Sue Townsend I've been attracted to the idea of the Queen doing everyday jobs. You can't get more mundane than washing up, and, as she always wears gloves, why not a pair of "marigolds"?

Cristiano Ronaldo buys a new car

Cristiano Ronaldo buys a new car 340.000£ Rolls Royce

After returning from a holiday in the America Cristiano Ronaldo has handed over a rumored £340.000 to a Doncaster-based luxury car dealer "Liquid 45" on a Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe.Ronaldo shown good taste in cars in the past by owning an Aston Martin DB9, BMW 6 Series, Ferrari F430 and Audi R8.

Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe

Meanwhile he's going to have to drive around in his older ₤100 000 Bentley till his new car is due to be handed over.

Madonna!

I couldn't resist the idea of Madonna as a "Northern Housewife" She seems to have adopted the UK as her home so the rest flowed naturally. I did think about calling it "Waiting for Guy" but I think that could be misconstrued, although it fits with the overall northern domineering housewife stereotype image seen in the media.

Amy Winehouse, Heath Ledger and Meryl Streep

Well, I'm back at home so... here are the pictures, finally. I'm still not sure about the Heath Ledger picture, too dark and it resembles Alan Davis too much.

Amy Winehouse works well, though don't look too closely at the tats!

Also the scanned version of the Meryl Streep pictures.

Still no pictures

Working on a picture of Amy Winehouse, it's nearly finished but I can't post it... Internet connection still too poor.

Still no pictures

I'm working with an incredibly slow internet connections so I still can't upload any pictures yet. Lots of rains and locks on the canal today. Frustration is mounting and I've not spent any time drawing so I'm off to do some now. Hopefully tomorrow we'll get a 3G connection.

Heath Ledger

I'm struggling with internet connections today had image in wrong orientation and poor quality but it is taking an age to upload it. Canal's are unreliable for communication technology. I will try upload the right image tonight or rectify situation tomorrow. Spent the day between Drayton Manor Park and the Vet's. The dog has something in his paw, not sure what but have to bathe it and administer Antibiotics; it was that or remain another night in the location while the vets performed a minor op. Finished the picture of Heath Ledger, such a waste for him to go like that and so young! I like the heavy shadow of the picture but not sure it's well suited to caricature. I'm not sure it's a good likeness, there is more than a hint of Alan Davis about this one. Have had some ideas for some oil paintings, not all portraits but I feel the urge to return to oils. I've been attracted to some landscape images recently, just finished a water colour on the canal and partway through a sunflower picture, I'd better finish that one soon as they're dying.
The Wretched image has not uploaded yet so I'll try again in the morning.

Cristiano Ronaldo staying at old trafford

Cristiano Ronaldo staying at old trafford
Cristiano Ronaldo will play for Manchester United in future at least one more season according to Portuguese newspaper Publico.
"Sir Alex Ferguson heard my arguments, I heard his and, in fact, it was settled that the best for both parties would be for me to stay."told Ronaldo Portuguese newspaper Publico.Ronaldo, finally decided that he is staying with United despite Real Madrid's efforts and millions.

"I will play for Manchester with all my heart and soul. I will fight and honour that shirt with the same commitment and dedication as always.I was responsible for all this controversy. I was the one who publicly expressed my desire to go to Real Madrid. I ended up being, even involuntarily, responsible for the poor relationship between the two clubs."

Ronaldo ended speculations over his potential move to Real Madrid stating that he is totally devoted to Man.United

Meryl Streep

I've been on a canal boat since Saturday so haven't had too much time to draw and had trouble accessing the internet. This is one picture I've finished. Sorry for poor quality but I've had to photograph it, I'll scan it in properly once I get home, but for now this will have to do. I was hoping that being on the boat would give me more time to draw but between watching the children and manning the boat and locks the reverse has been true.