Happy Birthday portrait

(I’m guest posting over at Lo’s lovely blog today! She very kindly invited me to talk about things that inspire me. Lo is so sweet and makes lots of pretty necklaces. I’m so happy she invited me to write my first ever guest post, it was so much fun!)

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It was B.’s birthday last week ♥ He is really difficult to buy presents for, so I decided to draw a little portrait of the two of us as his gift~

I’m so pleased with how it turned out. I’ve been feeling inspired to try a more minimalist style, like this lovely girl’s work. I think I’m finally getting a feel for using watercolours… I’m much more comfortable and familiar with pencil sketching, but I love the effects I can get from painting too.

Happy Birthday to B.! I’m looking forward to celebrating many more together ♥

Posted on: Thursday, July 21st, 2011 Filed under: sketchbook, ♥

30 Comments

  1. Saskia on 21.07.2011 at 12:13 (Reply)

    Oh I love your drawing style! So much character is in the faces, using just a few lines and details, it’s lovely!

    (Also, hehe, glad I’m not the only one who turns to art when people are ridiculously hard to buy for *looks at her Dad* xD ) It’s much more personal, though. I’d rather get a portrait than a bundle of soaps!

    1. Lyndall on 22.07.2011 at 10:22 (Reply)

      You’re so sweet! I’m finding that a minimal style suits my skills (I’m really bad at drawing lots of details!). It’s nice being able to draw things as gifts, isn’t it? I often make people cards since I feel like that is more personal than something I’ve bought :)

  2. Kelly on 21.07.2011 at 13:01 (Reply)

    Awww … that is so cute! I wish I could draw like that …

    Kelly @
    Elegantly Academic

    1. Lyndall on 22.07.2011 at 10:20 (Reply)

      Thank you!

  3. Emma on 21.07.2011 at 15:17 (Reply)

    How beautiful, I bet he loved it! What a great bday gift.

    xo,
    Em

    1. Lyndall on 22.07.2011 at 10:20 (Reply)

      Thank you! He did like it, so I was very happy :)

  4. Vanessa, Take only Memories on 22.07.2011 at 08:44 (Reply)

    That is such a sweet drawing!

    1. Lyndall on 22.07.2011 at 10:19 (Reply)

      Thank you! ♥

  5. Danielle on 22.07.2011 at 16:09 (Reply)

    i just found your blog, and i love it! your sketches are so cute! you have a new follower :)

    1. Lyndall on 24.07.2011 at 11:16 (Reply)

      Thank you! I think your blog is lovely too!

  6. ZEOLITE on 22.07.2011 at 22:11 (Reply)

    blarg, that card just makes me swoon.

    1. Lyndall on 24.07.2011 at 11:08 (Reply)

      Aw, that’s nice of you! I’m enjoying all the pretty photos over on your blog ♥

  7. Kate @ lovelornunicorn on 22.07.2011 at 23:29 (Reply)

    It’s adorable! What a great present! I too love your drawing style.

    1. Lyndall on 24.07.2011 at 11:05 (Reply)

      Aww, thank you!

  8. Valancy on 22.07.2011 at 23:38 (Reply)

    I discovered your blog today, though I have been following you on tumblr. After looking at many things in your archive, it’s safe to say I really love your blog and I think you’re great. ? [also, as a 26 year-old vegetarian mori-girl, I feel happy to know I'm not alone, though I'm not quite as crafty as you are :)]

    1. Lyndall on 24.07.2011 at 11:05 (Reply)

      Aw, thank you so much for your comment! I really love your tumblr so I’m glad that you enjoyed my blog. Yay for fellow vegetarian, 20-something, mori girl fans ♥

  9. Eileen on 23.07.2011 at 00:51 (Reply)

    Awww. Lovely. =o)

  10. Lo on 23.07.2011 at 04:07 (Reply)

    aww what a cute gift…you are such a great artist! :) -Lo

    1. Lyndall on 24.07.2011 at 11:02 (Reply)

      Thank you Lo! ♥

  11. aminta on 23.07.2011 at 17:25 (Reply)

    Wow!! this is a great present, I really love the drawing I bet he will love it too….

    1. Lyndall on 24.07.2011 at 11:01 (Reply)

      Thank you! He did like it :)

  12. ashley on 24.07.2011 at 04:28 (Reply)

    aw, what a sweet little illustration. Perfect for a birthday (:

    1. Lyndall on 24.07.2011 at 10:59 (Reply)

      Thank you! I am so in love with your pretty drawings :)

  13. chantilly on 24.07.2011 at 15:34 (Reply)

    this is so cute!! nice job :)

    xx

  14. Lynn on 24.07.2011 at 19:41 (Reply)

    oh my goodness Lyndall, that is so lovely! your “drooring” blows my mind, gorgeous and sweet as can be!!! happy birthday to B. indeed – gonna check out the guest post fun too. happy sunday wishes.

  15. Faith on 25.07.2011 at 04:21 (Reply)

    Oh wow, that’s so pretty and cute :) How sweet!

  16. Elizabeth on 26.07.2011 at 03:40 (Reply)

    I’ve just had so much fun digging through your site and finding your artwork. I have so much respect (and ok, maybe also a little bit of jealousy) for anybody who can create such beautiful illustration!

    Also, you are the only other person I know who has that awesome green jug. Isn’t it cute?

    1. Lyndall on 26.07.2011 at 11:05 (Reply)

      Aw, thank you so much! What a lovely comment ♥

      I love the green jug! I think I got mine from Urban Outfitters, back in the golden days when they did free overseas shipping. It drips everywhere when it pours though, but it’s such a nice colour so I don’t mind :)

  17. Katie on 26.07.2011 at 14:30 (Reply)

    This is gorgeous! Sweetest birthday present ever! You are so talented x

    1. Lyndall on 27.07.2011 at 11:03 (Reply)

      Aww, thank you so much ♥

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