Just a few pics of a new character style I'm exploring at the moment...
I've been feeling a bit dissatisfied with my approach to the characters in my work lately - I've sort of been boxing myself into a corner by being to restrictive with their proportions, and trying to make their faces look 'perfect', etc. Sooo, I've been trying to get out of some of my nasty habits over the past week or so with these ladies! I'd love to hear what you think :)
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I love their style, the shadows. A lot of melancholy comes out of their faces and (lack of?) expressions... These are first-class characters ;)
I don't think you have any nasty habits when it comes to your art!
But variety is always good. I have at least 5 different "people styles". It keeps it from getting boring.
These girls are sweet as ever!
xo
Di
They are magnificently beautiful!! I love them!!
Beautifully haunting.
they are very sweet Leanne...my favorite is the first with the checked top :)
I do like their necks, and I like how the first one has one eye bigger then the other... makes her look a little prettily odd (if that makes sense)? Which is so endearing, I think most people can relate to looking a little odd.
I know what you mean about boxing yourself in to things. I am the boxing queen!!!
Are you going to put these prints on Etsy? I love these.
Leanne!
You are an amazing talent with amazing skill. I think that these are great and so are your others. Let whatever is inside you come out...THAT will always be your best work. You know, when you become restrictive it is time to let go a bit and see what happens (which you obviously did here).
You truly are amazing, these have a quality about them that is sad and intriguing. Beautiful as usual woman!
:o)
Amy
wow all your work is amazing! I have enjoyed looking at your blog immensely
Sarah x
oh, these characters immediately drew me in. i love the fact that their bodies are imperfectly matched with their faces. there is a freedom about them.
Hi Leanne. Thank you for the kind comment on my blog. I love your artwork. Think it is about time to get something different on the stamp market and your illustrations are just adorable!!Have a good week and all the best. Eva
Leanne!
I have just awarded you the Marie Antoinette award! Come to my blog and pick it up! I know I have given you a different award before but hey, you continue to inspire and I personally am inspired by you!
:o) Amy
These are so sweet! I love this new style! I love the third one best I think. Wonderful work. :)
I think they are awesome! I love them. Are you goint to paint them?
My favorite is the first one.
I think this style is so good, wow.
Love
Adri
Your new blog style is gorgeous, I always adore reading your blog, your artwork is so stunning. Keep em coming pleeeease!!!
delicado trabajo
me encantan los grises
genial!
;)
Leanne:
They are really beautiful, I don't think there is any problem with the proportions, you have a very original style, they are perfect.
Armida
WOW I'm totally blown away by youre blog...the work you do is breath taking!
my first visit to your blog, AMAZING, fabtacular, brilliant!
I've had to put you in my faves list as I just love your art
wow,I have just found your blog and I love your work.Really stunning.Elisa.x
Stunning!!! I've just seen your drawings and blog for the first time and they are just wonderful! Looking forward to seeing these in stamp form!!
beautiful adorable paintings ! I love all your paintings ! Your new style has an magnetic charm to it !
Ive only just found your blog so need more time to have a good nose around in it but I really like your new characters. I especially like the 3rd one.There's something about them thats very appealing. I do like the lack of 'perfection' in them and the sketch quality.
Leanne,
I have an award for you on my blog. You are one of my favorites!
Hi Leanne, I've only just discovered your blog but I'm loving everything. I particularly like the first girl but they are all fab. Btw I adore the 'wish' print in your etsy shop. Hugs, Denise x
I think they are super cute! Specially the first one.
It's a really good thing to accept one's bad habits and try to get better, thought I wouldn't say your previous work "bad habit". Yours is one of my favourite blogs, I visit it all the time!
Hope to see some more new things :)
Well, It looks like this style comes very naturally to you because it's incredible! Love it!... and am anxious to see more!
wow. Love the way you use shadows to make a statement. Great work.
Heather
ooohhh..i just love everything here... so lovely...
It looks like you are truly gifted when it comes to design. These are very appealing...as is all the rest of your work :)
I love this kind of artwork! Gives such mood to the art. They are so cute the girls. :) Lovely work!
They are truly scrumptious, I adore all of your work!
Mandy x
These new drawings are wonderfully soulful. 'Seems like you have arrived "home" (the place where you feel comfortable being who you are)continue!
Just discovered your blog through another friends blog and so glad I did! Your illustrations are beautiful and fun!. These latest ones have a quirkyness to them that is really captivating. I for one would love to see this style explored further. Eagerly awaiting more images.
Beautiful work Leanne!!! ^_^
LOVE LOVE LOVE these little sweeties!!!!
blessings,Flora
i think i love your new style best!
Hello :D I just discovered this beautiful blog from Kertulinpaja. She had used one of your stamps, and I just looove it :D so I wonder where it may be possible to buy your stamps :D Thank you for your beautiful art :D kind regards VyanMica in Norway
COOL!
I love your stamps from Funky kits and I have been making a few cards with them on my blog
Keep them coming
Cazx
I think these are wonderful! Pretty amazing if you ask me!!!
I like them all. They are so cute!
hello, I found your blog thru Sugar Nellie stamps. Just wanted to stop in and tell you that I think your illustrations are wonderful!
Wishing you a very Happy New Year!!!
oh, they're haunting and so beautiful! Love them!
I just found you on etsy today. I love your artwork, and I think there's always going to be a day when we all need a little change. It gets the creative juices flowing...
Love them. I would love to see them on your Etsy shop. One of these days I am going to buy some prints when I have some spare money. Keep it up- you have great stuff!
How adorably precious! Love this new style of yours Leann. They give me a sense of calm. =o)
*Lori
I just found you via Sugar Nellie Stamps. I luv, luv, luv your stuff girl!!! Question - do you have anything with dragonflies?
Jeannie
I wrote about your blog on my blog, ciao from Italy, Stef
Hi,
Your characters remind of stories and show great creativity.
Kind regards,
José
I really love them! I think they are more unique and have such charm!
You work is just amazing!! Very inspiring! Love it
These are super cute!! Wow i am a bad blogger I haven't commented in a long time! :) I love your work!
Oh Leanne these images are just gorgeous, you are just so talented, your work is truly amazing. Looking forward to more ofyour wonderful images. Hugs Linda x
I just love these, they have so much character. Definitely unique!
That nice!
all it's beautiful
Hi! I was so thrilled to be able to buy your work in stamp form. The expressions of these beautiful ladies totally drew me in. I would only hope to see more with a hint of a smile and more with the air of wonder (i.e., like the little girl with the fish). Your work in the stamp world is so refreshing! Hope you'll provide more rubber stamp images of your work in the future.
Your artistry is a true gift - thank you for sharing it with us all!
Kris, Wadsworth, OH
I love your art work!!!!!!!!!!!They make me smile! Antique Rose
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