Materials:
♥ Fabriano Studio Watercolor Paper
♥ Assortment of watercolors by Winsor & Newton and Sennelier
♥ Jelly Roll in white
♥ Pentel Pocket Brush Pen
Both original illustrations are available in my Etsy shop, see the link below.
4 september 2017
22 augustus 2017
Ballpoint Sketches
Materials:
♥ Winsor & Newton A5 Heavyweight Case Bound Sketchbook
♥ Winsor & Newton A5 Heavyweight Wire-O Sketchbook
♥ Bic Atlantis Ballpoint Pen
♥ Pentel Pocket Brush Pen
Belle Cléo
Inspired by photographs of Belle Époque dancer Cléo de Mérode.
Both of these mini originals are available in my Etsy shop (see link below).
15 juli 2017
Elizabeth I, version 2 (Queen Series)
"Elizabeth I" version 2 original artwork is available in my Etsy shop, see the link below.
Elizabeth Tudor (1533-1603) was the daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. After Henry VIII died, the throne went to his son, Elizabeth's half-brother Edward VI. Edward died at age 15, upon which Lady Jane Grey was proclaimed queen, but she was deposed and Elizabeth's half-sister Mary I became queen. Elizabeth came to the throne after Mary's death in 1558. She never married and had no children.
Materials:
♥ Fabriano Studio Watercolor Paper
♥ Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolors
♥ Talens gouache paint
♥ Uniball Signo Broad in white
♥ Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils
Books:
♥ The Life of Elizabeth I- Alison Weir
♥ Elizabeth I - Anne Somerset
♥ Elizabeth I - Anne Somerset
Elizabeth I (Queen Series)
"Elizabeth I" - the original artwork is available in my Etsy shop (see link below).
Elizabeth Tudor (1533-1603) was the daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. After Henry VIII died, the throne went to his son, Elizabeth's half-brother Edward VI. Edward died at age 15, upon which Lady Jane Grey was proclaimed queen, but she was deposed and Elizabeth's half-sister Mary I became queen. Elizabeth came to the throne after Mary's death in 1558. She never married and had no children.
Materials:
♥ Fabriano Studio Watercolor Paper
♥ Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolors
♥ Talens gouache paint
♥ Uniball Signo Broad in white
♥ Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils
Books:
♥ The Life of Elizabeth I- Alison Weir
♥ Elizabeth I - Anne Somerset
♥ Elizabeth I - Anne Somerset
9 juli 2017
Original Ink and Watercolor Portraits
Inspired by old Victorian and Edwardian photographs.
All these vintage girls have been added to my shop, check out the link below:
All my illustrations are copyrighted
11 juni 2017
Shop Update
These new originals have been added to my shop, check out the link below.
All my illustrations are copyrighted
21 mei 2017
Recently Read
Katherine of Aragon: The True Queen (Six Tudor Wives) - Alison Weir
My Score on Goodreads:
⭐⭐⭐
This is an extremely well researched novel, the story being told through the eyes of Katherine of Aragon. While being very true to history, and impressive in all its details, there were a few things I found hard to believe. Katherine's first marriage not being consummated in the book is one, and how she only finds out about Henry and Anne at a very late stage is another. I feel she surely would have been much more aware of their relationship, and also Henry's relationships with earlier misstresses, The way Katherine only ever blames Wolsey, Anne and later Cromwell for absolutely every evil thing Henry does is just silly. She would have known him better after so many years of marriage, and seen that he is not a puppet.
The best parts of the book for me, are the time when Katherine is not yet maried to Henry and everything after the moment Anne appears. I found it enjoyable enough and read the whole thing, which is why I have given three stars. But honestly, a lot more could have been done to make the story more interesting, for instance, more lively dialogue. I would have also enjoyed a few different viewpoints, like that of Wolsey or Princess Mary.
Have you read this novel? What did you think about it?
My Score on Goodreads:
⭐⭐⭐
This is an extremely well researched novel, the story being told through the eyes of Katherine of Aragon. While being very true to history, and impressive in all its details, there were a few things I found hard to believe. Katherine's first marriage not being consummated in the book is one, and how she only finds out about Henry and Anne at a very late stage is another. I feel she surely would have been much more aware of their relationship, and also Henry's relationships with earlier misstresses, The way Katherine only ever blames Wolsey, Anne and later Cromwell for absolutely every evil thing Henry does is just silly. She would have known him better after so many years of marriage, and seen that he is not a puppet.
The best parts of the book for me, are the time when Katherine is not yet maried to Henry and everything after the moment Anne appears. I found it enjoyable enough and read the whole thing, which is why I have given three stars. But honestly, a lot more could have been done to make the story more interesting, for instance, more lively dialogue. I would have also enjoyed a few different viewpoints, like that of Wolsey or Princess Mary.
Have you read this novel? What did you think about it?
10 mei 2017
Jane Seymour (Queen Series)
"Jane Seymour" ~ will be available in my shop very soon (see link below)!
Jane Seymour (1508-1537) was Queen consort of England and third wife of Henry VIII. Henry and Jane were betrothed the day after Anne Boleyn was executed, they married 30 May 1536. In October 1537 Prince Edward was born, but Jane died less than two weeks later.
Materials:
♥ Fabriano Studio Watercolor Paper
♥ Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolors
♥ Bic Atlantis Ballpoint Pen
♥ Sakura Pigma Micron in black
♥ Uniball Signo Broad in white
♥ Sakura Jelly Roll Metallic
♥ Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils
♥ Winsor & Newton Black Indian Ink
Books:
♥ Jane Seymour: Henry VIII's True Love - Elizabeth Norton
♥ Jane Seymour: Henry VIII's Favourite Wife - David Loades
7 mei 2017
Anne Boleyn (Queen Series)
"Anne Boleyn" ~ available in my shop (see link below). Katherine of Aragon is now also available.
Anne Boleyn (1501-1536) was Queen consort of England and second wife of Henry VIII. Henry had fallen in love with Anne, but she did not want to become just one of his mistresses. This led to Henry wanting to annul his marriage to Katherine of Aragon and his breaking with the Catholic Church. Anne and Henry married and Anne gave birth to Princess Elizabeth, but only miscarriages followed. Henry began courting Jane Seymour instead and wanted to get rid of Anne. She was tried for high treason and found guilty. She was beheaded 19 May 1536.
Materials:
♥ Fabriano Studio Watercolor Paper
♥ Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolors
♥ Bic Atlantis Ballpoint Pen
♥ Sakura Pigma Micron in black
♥ Uniball Signo Broad in white
♥ Uniball Signo in gold
♥ Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils
♥ Winsor & Newton Black Indian Ink
Books:
♥ The Life and Death of Anne Boleyn - Eric Ives
♥ The Lady in the Tower: The Fall of Anne Boleyn - Alison Weir
♥ Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's Obsession - Elizabeth Norton
All my illustrations are copyrighted
3 mei 2017
Katherine of Aragon (Queen Series)
"Katherine of Aragon" ~ she will soon be available in my Etsy shop, see the link below.
Katherine of Aragon (1485-1536) was Queen consort of England and first wife of Henry VIII. She had married Henry's older brother Arthur before, but he died soon after they were wed. When Henry VIII sought to annul their marriage so he could marry Anne Boleyn, Katherine (and the Catholic church) did not consent, which eventually led to Henry making himself Supreme Head of the Church of England.
Materials:
♥ Fabriano Studio Watercolor Paper
♥ Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolors
♥ Bic Atlantis Ballpoint Pen
♥ Sakura Pigma Micron in black
♥ Uniball Signo Broad in white
♥ Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils
♥ Winsor & Newton Black Indian Ink
Books:
♥ Sister Queens: The Noble, Tragic Lives of Katherine of Aragon and Juana, Queen of Castile - Julia Fox
♥ Catherine of Aragon: The Spanish Queen of Henry VIII - Giles Tremlett
Recently Read
Augustus - John Williams
My Score on Goodreads:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Detailed and entertaining story about the life of Octavius Caesar, told from different points of view through letters and diaries of (mostly) people around the first Roman Emperor. I very much enjoyed switching between characters all the time, my favorite parts being those of Julia, daughter of Octavius. If you're interested in this period of time, I would definitely recommend it.
29 april 2017
Elizabeth Woodville (Queen Series)
"Elizabeth Woodville" ~ original available in my Etsy shop (see link below).
Materials:
♥ Fabriano Studio Watercolor Paper
♥ Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolors
♥ Bic Atlantis Ballpoint Pen
♥ Pilot G-Tec-C3 Pen
♥ Uniball Signo Broad in white
Elizabeth Woodville (1437-1492) was Queen of England (married to King Edward IV). She is the mother of Elizabeth of York (also Queen of England) and the Princes in the Tower.
Books:
♥ Elizabeth Woodville: Mother of the Princes in the Tower - David Baldwin
♥ Edward IV & Elizabeth Woodville: A True Romance - Amy Licence
Eleanor of Aquitaine (Queen Series)
I'm currently doing a series of Queens in history. 💗 The first Queen I've chosen is Eleanor of Aquitaine.
Materials:
♥ Fabriano Studio Watercolor Paper
♥ Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolors
♥ Bic Atlantis Ballpoint Pen
♥ Pilot G-Tec-C3 Pen
♥ Uniball Signo Broad in white
She is available in my Etsy shop! (See link below).
Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122-1204) was Queen of France to King Louis VII. Their marriage was later annulled and Eleanor went on to become Queen of England to King Henry II (didn't go so well though).
Books on Eleanor of Aquitane:
♥ Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Life - Alison Weir
♥ Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Biography - Marion Meade
28 april 2017
April Sketches
Hello and welcome to my new and improved blog!
April is nearly over, and although I haven't had so much time for my sketchbook, I did manage to do a few pages.
Materials:
♥ Strathmore Mixed Media Sketchbook/Paper (300 series)
♥ Bic Atlantis ballpoint pen
♥ Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolors
♥ Uniball Signo Broad in white
♥ Uniball Signo Broad in silver
April is nearly over, and although I haven't had so much time for my sketchbook, I did manage to do a few pages.
Materials:
♥ Strathmore Mixed Media Sketchbook/Paper (300 series)
♥ Bic Atlantis ballpoint pen
♥ Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolors
♥ Uniball Signo Broad in white
♥ Uniball Signo Broad in silver
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