Do you see pictures in your coffee? Or like everywhere? It's normal right? Well, anyway, I've decided I don't really need to worry until they start talking to me, too!
So, this week, after pulling my espresso shot for my morning latte I spotted a daisy with swirls around it in the crema - then I took a photo - as you do.
I managed to get it drawn up over the past 2 days and thought I would show the stages from inspiration to finished drawing:
Coffee shot - you may have to use your imagination - but I see a large round petal daisy in the centre surrounded by swirly leaves.
Sketch up - this is a little hard to see but it's my rough sketch inspired by the coffee photo.
At one stage, just after the initial line work, I really wasn't loving it - it felt unbalanced, but once I played around and added some detail and more elements, I'm happy with the end result and am glad I persisted. Definitely a fun experiment.
Hope your weekend is going great!
hx
So, this week, after pulling my espresso shot for my morning latte I spotted a daisy with swirls around it in the crema - then I took a photo - as you do.
I managed to get it drawn up over the past 2 days and thought I would show the stages from inspiration to finished drawing:
Coffee shot - you may have to use your imagination - but I see a large round petal daisy in the centre surrounded by swirly leaves.
Sketch up - this is a little hard to see but it's my rough sketch inspired by the coffee photo.
Finished design - detail added/removed to balance the design. I debated whether to shade at all, but decided on just a touch to add some depth.
At one stage, just after the initial line work, I really wasn't loving it - it felt unbalanced, but once I played around and added some detail and more elements, I'm happy with the end result and am glad I persisted. Definitely a fun experiment.
Hope your weekend is going great!
hx
This is so beautiful and delicat!
ReplyDeleteYou're a nut and I love you and this is so fun, even better that it came from your coffee =0)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dawn. And, yep......happy to be a nut! LOL!
DeleteInteresting where we get an inspiration from. I do not know that I would have thought to get my camera and take a picture. I like the end result.
ReplyDeleteI have done it a few times when I've had a camera handy - great as a reminder. Years ago I was at a show and saw this girl with the coolest swirly design over her jeans - and - yep, I photographed it. LOL.
DeleteFlows so beautifully, Helen. You have great style.
ReplyDeleteHelen this is gorgeous! However, since I drink my coffee black, I doubt I will see a picture but I'm going to give it a good try:)
ReplyDeletei love that you stopped at just enough detail.
ReplyDeleteSo Nice, I made a Strawberry!
ReplyDeleteGreets from the Netherlands,
Viola
It's really beautiful. Keep drinking coffee !
ReplyDeleteSensational, I see it! A bit different from reading tea leaves.
ReplyDeleteThanks, everyone. It was fun to work from a different starting point!
ReplyDeleteFantastic as always and I love that you are getting inspiration from all sorts of places
ReplyDeleteI love your work. The way your art flows is so free. Very inspiring. Helen how large are your pieces? Thank You.
ReplyDeleteHi Fran. Thank you :) I work in an A4 journal - this drawing is a bit over half the A4 page :)
DeleteIt's beautiful, flowing and elegant. I could see the flower in the coffee, too. A great idea to photograph it and turn it into a work of art.
ReplyDeleteImpressive and beautiful design.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing these wonderful designs! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteDaisy Bilá
Brazil