Sketching again

I love Downton Abbey-don’t you?!

I seriously look forward to watching it. Isn’t that kinda geeky to admit?

I don’t care-I’m unabashedly a fan.  A couple of weeks ago I was sick as a hound dog and could do nothing.  Not. one. thing. So, tucked in on the couch with many blankets, a giant cup of hot tea, my dog, and my sketchbook I proceeded to draw the characters of Downton.  I absolutely love drawing people-studying the faces and searching for the little things that set them apart-and then playing with those things a bit. This is something I want to do more of.  So I practice, and practice, and practice more.  But it feels like playing. Even when I’m sick.

These are far from perfect–but I hope you enjoy! And for more pics check out this site and this one too. Will you be tuning in on Sunday nights with me, hmmm?  I’d love to hear what you think~

Here’s Edith~

a very stylized version of poor Edith~

And William~

His Grace-the Earl of Grantham~

Dowager Countess-~ that hat!!

played by the amazing Dame Maggie Smith

And Mrs Patmore~

Here’s Daisy~

And Thomas, the scoundrel~

a very stylized version–trying to figure out which lines are absolutely the most important to convey his essence, and which to let go, hmmmm

Here’s Anna~this one needs more work–doesn’t really look like her so much.