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Your blog is insane. And inspiring.

For a little acorn, a little comment. Good!

Thank you, guys.
This will be explained soon, as the project progresses.

Cheers x

That table is awesome.

Thank you!

Oh my goodness. What were you up to?

Who's a clever girl, then? ;-)

Hello cuties!

Very intrigued - it looks like we are getting build-your-own birds?

Congratulations on being included - well deserved it is too.

Well done! And what a sweetie, to be your page turner!

Brilliant work Andrea, it looks fabulous, Well Done, I hope it brings you much joy, such lovely illustrations. :)

I ordered this book from Amazon and it arrived today. I saw your sketches in it, very nice.

I, too, love this book. It is so inspiring, and I have already lost hours pouring over the art and stories. I am so glad your amazing work is a part of this book - most deservedly so. :)) Thank you for sharing your art; it inspires and motivates me to pick up my own pen.

I, too, own and love this book - it is filled with inspiration, from the art to the narrative, i have already lost hours pouring over he pages. Your place I the volume is most deserved, and the spreads are beautiful. :)) Thank you for sharing your art, and for all of the inspiration and motivation it provides for so many of us.

That does look like an amazing book- congratulations to you on having your work included!

Thank you, so much guys. I feel honoured to be included in such a gorgoeus book.

Excellent! I am so happy for you!

Tower Bridge. And I love it!

Tower Bridge. And I love it!

I LOVE this, so clever.

I think it is Tower Bridge but not entirely sure myself!

thats bloody brilliant, I love it!

So smart, I love it! My partner is telling me London Bridge is in America, some rich guy bought it thinking it was Tower Bridge, he bought the wrong one, and after all that it didn't fit!

also on
www.bazaartales.com

My guess is Tower Bridge. I think London Bridge fell down. Or it's currently falling down. I heard it in a song once.

The red pens are cool. I really like the idea.

Yeah, that's Tower Bridge and it looks fantastic!

Thanks, folks.

You know, the last time is was in London I stayed in a hotel that was on the doorstep of London Bridge (you can see a drawing I made, of one of the souvenirs I bought whilst there, in the last post, in Danny's book) and it looked absolutely nothing like this. Yep, it's definitely Tower Bridge. Apparently, this is a common mistake.

And, yes, London Bridge's only fame is that it's falling down. Although, it looked fine when I was there.

Cheers, my dears.

And we all loves ya back, Andrea!
Golly! You've reminded me that Idle Thoughts has been around for 6 years this month!
Yes, some bloggers seem to be slowing down, or moving on, but there is a steadfast group. I hope you'll stay.

Oh please, don't stop blogging. I don't do the whole facebook thing, my cat is on it and he lets me look at photos posted on it, but it's too much for little old me. I love a blog, I love YOUR blog. Good luck with the novel, fingers and toes crossed.

I love all the titles for these graphic novel drawings. Do the songs have any relevance to the project as a whole?

Actually you were great some time ago, on the last times you're getting much better.

well Happy Birthday to your blog! I still read blogs all the time, I know what you mean though about them possibly not being as relevant now as they were before what with tumblr and twitter and everything else.

Happy Blog Birthday!

Please do not stop your blog. I read it and I am certain many other do as well. It is so interesting.

Thanks for posting so regularly on your blog. Please do not give up on it. I have heard that business about the blog being an obsolete form of communications. I think not. Stay with it. Please.

Happy anniversary!

I've been reading your blog for a couple of years and very much enjoy it, although I do tend to 'lurk' and don't comment often.

Happy anniversary!

I've been happily reading your blog and admiring your art for a couple of years, although I do tend to 'lurk' and don't comment often.

love this post
because your article is very interesting to read

nice post ..
really very nice your post

Absolutely adore this. So inspired now! Thanks! :)

Don't you dare to stop! You are kidding me?! Your work is truly inspiring Andrea! PLEASE keep posting! Happy Blog Birthday!

Andrea---Edgar just called me over to read your post as it is exactly the thing we have been discussing lately. Know this...your blog will ALWAYS be relevant. I've followed along with your journey for all six years and I'm so proud to see where they've taken you. Every visit to 'Andrea Joseph's Sketchblog' leaves me inspired and wanting to do more. Thank you for this.

I have recently found your blog and I love reading it I hope you keep going but only if it makes you happy! I think blogs connect us with people all over the world. I think as humans we have a curiosity about what other humans are thinking and doing. Your art is so good and your graphic novel looks amazing keep creating and one day your publisher will come.

I have recently found your blog and I love reading it I hope you keep going but only if it makes you happy! I think blogs connect us with people all over the world. I think as humans we have a curiosity about what other humans are thinking and doing. Your art is so good and your graphic novel looks amazing keep creating and one day your publisher will come.

Thank you all SOOOO much. I'm so touched by youe kind messages. As long as you're all onboard I'll keep going!

I was just thinking aloud, really, but it's nice to hear your feelings on the subject. And, to know that some of you feel the same. I wont be going anywhere for now.

Thanks so much xxx

Lizzie, yes, they do. I've been listening to the songs whilst drawing so they'll always seep into the drawings, but I did search out these particular songs (albums) whilst thinking about the story. Does that make any sense?!

ok Joseph even i like to make sketches and i guess im good at it, i made a new blog and want someone to suggest & tell me things about my sketching. can u take a look at my blog and rate it? Please!!
heres the link:
thesketchingguy.blogspot.in
-Abhinav Sharma

hi Andrea,

your blog is a constant inspiration for me. I hope you keep it going for many years to come.

quick tools of the trade question. what pen did you use to draw this wonderful spread

all the best

chris

hi Andrea,

your blog is a constant inspiration for me. I hope you keep it going for many years to come.

quick tools of the trade question. what pen did you use to draw this wonderful spread

all the best

chris

I don't believe Bloging is a thing of the past and even if it was I'd want you to still do it! you inspire my own artwork in some ways. Happy late birthday to your blog.

A young girl that discovered this art blog of gold.

Hello Andrea,I have wondered the same thing about blogs, but I feel like blogs are so good for many things...especially artists. You can't get the same connection with other social networks. I do t

You should send your shoes drawings to the companies. I bet they'd be super impressed. Especially as Converse is running a 'Yes, we make boots' campaign.

Thanks, Kaitlyn. I'll check out the Converse campaign.

Andrea your work is fantastic... I have an invite to Dribbble.com I think you not only deserve but might enjoy the community of artists and designers there. Send me an email if you are interested.

What a wonderful benefit! I really admire folks that use their talents to benefit others. You're an inspiration!

Some white accents here and there might have been nice in this drawing. Jeweler designers often draw on grey paper because it makes shiny things painted in white really stick out, such as gold, diamonds and pearls ... that would otherwise be impossible to draw on a white piece of paper.

Nice to see you back:-)

Nice to see you back:-)

I adore all your drawings! -^___^-
What a amazing piece oj art!

I loved to meet you in Clermont. You are on my blog.
I hope you liked the exhibition. I guess it was hard for you with all those people walking in front of you and no time to visit the other booths.

Thank you, guys.

Chelle, yes, I think you are right. It would have been a nice addition. Wish I'd thought of it at the time. maybe next time. A good tip.

Lilotte, thanks so much. It was wonderful to meet all the lovely people who came to the exhibition over the course of the weekend. It's true, I had just half an hour to go and look at what others were doing. So much amazing work.

Cheers, guys.

Yay, Andrea! I'm so glad!

I guess it's not only a matter of confidence, but also of letting your art and your love for it grow in a way that you can't help drawing no matter where you are. Makes me think of how different those drawings may be if those people hadn't been involved in the process.

I guess it's not only a matter of confidence, but also of letting your art and your love for it grow in a way that you can't help drawing no matter where you are. Makes me think of how different those drawings may be if those people hadn't been involved in the process.

Good for you for being so brave and forging ahead even when it wasn't comfortable!

Congratulations Andrea!
What a sense of freedom,no?
Fantastic portraits you've got.

Lovely sketches.

I think groups like Urban Sketchers and participating in SketchCrawls has helped my confidence for drawing in public.

wow. well done, love the drawings. I'm still horrified of drawing in public but perhaps one day ...

Hi Andrea! My name is Jenea and I am Sketch Illustrator too! I really like your greats and funny sketches, BUT MORE i APPRECIATE YOUR ENTHUSIASM!!! It's very important to work with big pleasure! Sincerely to say, sometimes I am worry about people who saw that I draw him, but i think it is no big problem - because with time this fear will pass!

Wow, your sketches are fantastic- I can't wait to have that kind of confidence (both in terms of drawing style and public sketching!). Your travel journal is just amazing!

(http://w-nder.blogspot.co.uk- if you have any tips on my sketches-I'd be incredibly greatful!)

Your story about drawing in public is inspirational. Everyone who is a reluctant public "draw-er" should read your comments and take heart.

sehr guter Beitrag

love it. good work

i think you'd like my artwork...
http://funnymanwithdogeyesandahangingtongue.blogspot.com/

Wish I had your confidence to pack a page so full of sketches as you do. Great blog!

such lovely and lively

such lovely and lively

Great blog and wonderfull drawings. I do not have the patience I see in your drawings. I wrote about drawing in public on my blog two years ago. http://elkedagtelt.wordpress.com/2011/02/13/will-the-person-i-draw-not-be-annoyed-that-i-stare-at-her/

Your drawings are wonderful! I'd love to fill a whole wall in my house with them!

Your drawings are wonderful! I'd love to fill a whole wall in my house with them!

Found your blog through Chris Murray's and your work is brilliant. Will be following your blog with interest

just seen the amazing three coloured pencil drawing after all the years ive followed your work i missed that its superb

after all the years of looking at your amazing work i have just for the first time seen the three coloured pencil drawing its superb

I can see why all the favoriting. These are great. I love the shoes. And the tin-type pic. But they are all wonderful.

Thank you, guys. You are most kind.

Can't wait to get my copy! I saw your drawings in there, so rich as always, look forward to seeing them on paper.

Congratulations-- I've pre-ordered mind already!
---Laura

I want one too I've been popping around seeing all the other familiar faces with spots between the covers Danny has a lot of good company

I just received my copy, and was so thrilled to see your brilliant work included. I love owning your zines, and am so inspired by your incredible drawings.

Congratulations!

I have come across your blog and love your work. Don't seem to be able to follow you, but will still pop over occasionally

I have come across your blog and love your work. Don't seem to be able to follow you, but will still pop over occasionally

congratulations my copy should be here any day now.

I'm soooo looking forward to this book! But - having to wait until March? *sob*

Thrilled for you Andrea! That is so great! I have several of Danny's books already.. can't wait to get this one now.. and to see which of your travel drawings he chose for the book. Big congratulations to you! Tim @poetreats

Thrilled for you Andrea! That is so great! I have several of Danny's books already.. can't wait to get this one now.. and to see which of your travel drawings he chose for the book. Big congratulations to you! Tim @poetreats

Congratulations! I can't wait to receive my copy and get a peek inside.

Congratulations! Well deserved!

Thank you thank you thank you!

I'm thrilled to be involved. I should also have mentioned that I piched this photo from danny's blog. I havent got my copy yet, it's making it's way across the pond as I type.

Cheers, guys. Can't wait to see some of you in there too.

This is going to sound a little bizarre (you might not even believe me) but what the hell...

I remember 'borrowing' one of Danny Greggory's books from the artroom library at school years ago; and I recognised a lot of names, but I remember being disappointed that yours wasn't one of them! I always thought your work would have been a perfect fit, and I honestly thought that book would be made so much better if your work had been a part of it! So saying, I'm delighted that it's happened! I'll have to get my hands on a copy soon!
Many congratulations!

That is so sweet 'Anonymous', I'm really touched. And funnily enough, my copy arrived about an hour ago. It's absolutely amazing. Thanks again, you, and the book, have made my day.

I'm so glad you drew. That's most definitely a word in MY vocabulary! And I love this drawing! Wow! I can see the passion you had for your craft in every part of it. I want to learn photoshop too, but for illustration reasons. How do you know if somebody is using your artwork without permission? I have my stuff on about 6 different sites, and don't check them very often... but I never see my artwork popping up any place else. I guess I'm not the one to give advice, but I'd love to receive some too!

Andrea, I don't know anything about photoshop. But I do know that people could lift your drawings and enlarge them. Not the same as hi-res, but if thieves are only after cheap knock-offs ... There is a way to put a watermark on your work and you probably have the programme for that. I'm sure someone else can help there!
Anyway, it's lovely to see you back in the saddle.700.Way to go!

Tough call about image size. This one looks ok in the blog, but is not sharp enough to read the text or really appreciate your incredible attention to detail (at least viewing on an iPad). I guess you could watermark your images before posting, but of course that would impact the presentation. Never been a big fan of watermarks.
Been following and enjoying your work for awhile, btw. Thanks.

Katherine, the thing is that you never know unless somebody tells you. Because people who know my work have pointed it out I've found my drawings on tote bags, mugs and posters. They are mainly in eastern Europe and Russia and there's not really anyway of stopping them do it. I do contact them but get no reply, so unless I make my images small enough so they can't be used.

Photoshop is going to take some time!!

Cheers.

Thanks, guys.

Yep, that's my worry that they are not as sharp, I do want people to read all the notes. It's a difficult one. I'm not a fan of watermarks either. But, maybe that is the way forward. Hmmmmm. Thanks for the input. I appreciate it.

Cheers.

Andrea, People can still lift this drawing . From my browser I was able to increase the size and find both a "save" and "print" command easily (I didn't do either of course). You should be able to put a watermark on your work in PhotoShop, which would be visible on the drawing in a browser, and would make any image a bit less desirable. You can't put it on a mug with a watermark and expect folks to buy it.

I've seen a number of discussions on various art pages on the web that focus on how to protect one's art work. This problem of stealing artwork concerns artists everywhere. I have never read a good solution to the problem, either. Watermarking is the only way I've heard of (besides dragging someone to court) as a good solution.

As usual, the drawing is lovely. It's a shame that people don't respect artists enough to keep their hands off!

Oh dear. Wrote up a longish comment and when I got to this point, it was gone. Well, it was too long anyway.

This problem of stealing artwork on the web is one I've seen on a gazillion art fora -- and no one seems to have a good solution other than watermarking. You should be able to watermark your work with Photoshop very easily.

From a browser it is possible to both enlarge your drawing and save/print it -- it's the nature of the beast. People who have no morals will steal anything, and copyright laws don't faze them. Although watermarking will 'show' it will stop your images from being used commercially.

Keep up the good work. Photoshop is a lot of fun -- I've used it for a long time to clean up old photos and process new ones. Avail yourself of Adobe's help, and search for tutorials, of which there are a gazillion. One really terrific site is lynda.com. She's been working with software and doing tutorials literally for years. And adobe's help is very good as well.

Congratulations, you are an inspiration, just got "An Illustrated Journey" I very much enjoyed reading your section.

Andrea, I love, love , love your art. I could not read your "thoughts" in this drawing though - too small. Maybe you could enlarge just parts of the drawings in separate pictures?

I don't know if this will be helpful, but you probably know a really good printable piece is going to be at least 300dpi. 72dpi is considered sufficient for screen viewing. So I've always made my image 72dpi (but retained the dimensions I want) when I plan to post it online. That doesn't mean it's no longer printable, but it certainly won't print nicely, thus making it less desirable for stealing.

well, half the fun of looking at your drawings is inspecting every little detail and every nook and cranny. so i'd vote for the watermark, even though i don't particularly like those. but i see that as less intrusive on your drawings than not being able to view the fabulous details of your drawings. just my two cents worth ;)

Try resizing to 800 px on the long side ... big enough to enjoy.

Andrea! This is gooorgeous. Really. So happy you were able to make time to really draw...would you send some of that over my way?

I'm so sorry to hear about your drawings being used without your permission. I wish I had some advice, but I struggle with this same issue too. I detest watermarks, but is this what its going to have to come to?

I look forward to checking back in here and seeing what others suggest.

This beautiful drawing is the one that brought me, for the first time, to your site, and it WAS disappointing to not be able to read the text, especially as I could relate so well to the concept.
I use Photoshop quite a bit. If you go to image size, you can save your work at 72, or even 100 dpi and it will look great on screen, but will be too low res to make a decent print. Depending on the size of your original text, that might need to be adjusted for readability. Is this drawing saved at an even smaller res than that? My drawings are about 8.5 x 12 inches, so maybe that's a bit bigger than yours, I can't know.
Anyway, love what I can see of your drawing!

Lovely feeling when you take a stroke for a walk and you hardly remember the journey. Sorry to hear about the use of your images. You are not the first person to mention this on your blog. I don't know how you could stop it altogether. I use Pixresizer and make my largest dimension 300 and it is ok on the blog but if you try and enlarge it is is too small. I am not worried about my work being copie as it isnt professional standard so no-one would want it. I guess the small c thingey for watermarks is another possible solution with your name at the side Hope you find a solution.

I miss being able to read what you've written on this drawing, and being able to see all the wonderful detail you put into these. I'm like you...I'm not crazy about watermarks especially when they run right through the middle of the image. I've toyed with the idea of watermarking mine across the bottom, but then folks can just crop it out with some images.

Since your work is actively being stolen, please start using watermarks. At least that will make it more difficult for thieves. I think it's very generous of you to share all your images and you gotta do what you can to protect yourself. If we want to see your work in all it's detail and glory, we can visit your etsy shop and buy it. Meanwhile, we're all grateful for your robust imagination and wonderful drawings. Keep it up, Miss 700 Posts!

Hi Andrea, well done on all you have achieved recently, the book, and the theatre art and mentions in that mag in London, I keep reading about your adventures!! Brilliant.
I'm only just learning on photoshop, and i'm not sure how you get your drawn image onto the computer? but, if you scan, it needs to be low res, like 75dpi, not sure if you can go lower, and then in photoshop you flatten the image (in the bit where you create a new layer I think), then save as a jpeg. This makes it smaller to send as an email. Hope this makes sense, our friend Lynne could probably help with the photoshop?? Good luck, I can easily imagine images getting stolen, I often think should I put images on my blog? It's a shame. X :)

Thanks so much guys, this is all very useful info.

This is saved at 72dpi. You can still print it? Wow. I don't know. It seems that watermark is the way to go? I really don't like them but I suppose you have to weigh up that against getting your work stolen.

Or, maybe, I should just get over it and continue to post as I normally would? It's a tough call but your input really helps. thanks.

I'm going to play around some more with Photoshop - try out some of he things you've suggested. I suppose it's not until I become more proficient with Photoshop that I find a better solution.

I want you all to read the notes and view my drawings in the best light. That's my priority.

Cheers!

Congratulations! Both on the 700th post and on the zenlike drawing experience. The image is fine, except I cannot read the text (sigh).

WOW Andrea 700 posts!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Not sure if someone has already mentioned this. I think the way forward is watermarking. I usually post low-res images of my drawings on my blog, but if there is an interesting detail I want people to see, I add other images that are only the details.

For example, you could post the low-res image of this drawing with a watermark. Then, in the high res version in photoshop, you can zoom in, use the "rectangular marquee" tool to select detailed areas and crop ("Image" and then "Crop") to save details. You can then post them individually so people can read them.

That way people can still see high-res versions of the juicy bits, but it's much less likely anyone will steal them, as they're just bits and pieces of the whole picture.

Hope this helps!

I love your work! your illustrations are very beautiful! you can visit this page: psd.tutsplus.com/sessions/photoshop-basix/
there are a lot of shrot tutorials, some of them talk about resize image and how to save and present a work.

Hi Andrea, I love your drawings and would hate to see them on some cheap tote bag. I would definately watermark them...there are ways to do it very subtley and it can look professional. Your real fans will understand why you have to put a watermark on. I found this very clear video for you that might help: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JssogKr-Vhk . Persevere with Photoshop, it is totally worth learning. Also, I agree with one of the comments above...you can make closeups of the writing in your drawings so people can read it.

Watermark, my dear. I believe photoshop may have an "add a watermark" command that would make it simple to protect your work. I do love seeing the huge images, but I don't want people stealing your work!

I'm really sorry you've had drawings stolen from you - that's horrible :(

I've pinned some of your drawings to Pinterest, but they link straight back to your blog and say in the comment that it is your drawing.

If you would prefer that I delete them, I will happily do this.

Only comment about the image size is that when you click on it, it doesn't get big enough to read, which makes me sad. I enjoy your random comments on your drawings!

Just wanted to add, the pins look like this:

http://pinterest.com/pin/244461085992718887/

I will of course remove it if you would prefer - it was never my intention to steal, and I hope you don't view it that way.

Thank you everyone, for such an amazing response.


Kim, no, no, problem. That's not what I mean by stealing! Please fell free to share my work. I'm grateful, in fact. Nope, it's when it appears on some cheap product, that I get no control over and no credit for, but is being used for somebody else to make a profit. That's what really hurts. And on the Pinterest subject, now there's something else I need to learn. Easy? Worthwhile? Or, just another place to post?

Thanks again. I am going to give watermarking a go on one of my brand new drawings, to see if I can live with it. I'm still not sue that I can. Cheers!

I'm a self-taught photoshop user. Honestly, there is a lot within the program. I took my time and experimented and had fun.
As for copyright....yes you can add watermarks and I've done this but it's not an absolute. Additionally,it's strongly suggested by experts,Scott Kelby, never to upload the highest quality nor original size to the web.

Kayshine, thanks a lot. Your message is encouraging. Sometimes (always) when I open up Photosop I'm totally overwhelmed. It's going to take some time. Cheers.

I like the softly blended values, you did that so nicely!

An alternative solution to your photo problems would be to post a small image with a few detail shots, if you make them all slightly different sizes (simply by cropping and resizing) it would make it a lot harder for people to use them commercially.

An alternative solution to your photo problems would be to post a small image with a few detail shots, if you make them all slightly different sizes (simply by cropping and resizing) it would make it a lot harder for people to use them commercially.

She is beautifully done. Lovely art!

Also, you could reframe the issue a little bit: how many of the people who see your work would not see it if this didn't happen? How many people who now use your work, would pay for it if they could not pull it from the web?

I think you might be not losing any business, and gaining exposure, using the bigger images.

However, things like details and so on sound like good ideas as well. Maybe my pov it's just a matter of perspective, so that you don't get a feeling you're losing sales, but you're gaining potential clients. :)

Thanks, guys.

Yep showing some of the details sounds like a way forward. But, you know, Gotes de Lluna, I think I'm come back around to this point of view. I really do.

Cheers.

reguarding your problem with the resizing if people want to read the text there is a zoom facility on the pc under tools or you could do ALT+X and zoom in on your text it only takes second and people must want to read what goes with the drawing to get the most of ajs craft hope it helps

I am so wondering and ispire by your unique sketch drawn style can you tell us which pencil, pen are you using? Mzrlers? together? Thank wou so much

I love being able to click your images and get a large view of your work. But I know it makes you vulnerable. I don't like the idea of watermarking artwork, either. Too bad cyber space is not free of pirates. Your work is awesome.

Blessings,
Fay

hi Andrea -
first - big fan here for a long time and please watermark. as much as i adore looking at your drawings in detail I hate to think of someone stealing your work. Those of us who love your stuff won't mind ;-)
I read the last few posts about learning Photoshop and laughed cos this was my New Years Resolution! I've struggled with it for far too long and had given up but this year I'm determined. I'm sure you've found all kinds of tutorials online but here's one I'm going to use - I've watched a few videos and I actually find her very understandable and thought perhaps you might too :-) Here's the link:
www.jessicasprague.com
then click on learn with Jessica then click on Photoshop Classes (there are some free ones :-))
Good luck with the Photoshop!

The two people in the wheel trim? :)

The two people in the wheel trim :) ?

That would be the reflection in the engine cover plate :-)
And the drawing is actually quite charming. ;-)

There's a couple in the chrome cover near the brake pedal. It appears as if the couple is a reflection in the chrome. The woman appears to be writing or drawing in a book.

jeff

There is a couple near the brake lever. The woman appears to be drawing or writing in a book.

jeff

I think a young couple made their way to the gas tank (or is it under it?) :))

The drawing is cool (no rubbish), and the man you describe in the text that is watching you draw is super cool, only the front wheel is crummy ... If I was you I would tear of a small piece of paper on the side, or drip a drop or red wine on it, or maybe a cigarette burn, having it look as if an accident had happened, and nobody would ever know that the missing part was a queer front wheel : D

Btw the scribbling is funky, it gives the effect that the motor is running and vibrating, some of those choppers do sound really crappy.

Anyway, nice work!

Well I think you are being awfully hard on yourself - the bike looks mighty fine to me. And for just a moment, I had the feeling that I was standing next to you while you were sketching it and could see our reflection in the chrome. For just a moment. It passed.

The reflection on the shiny bit!

The picture of a bridal(?) couple?
Well, it made me smile. :-)

Oh! Happy Birthday, Andrea! (Only spotted that when I enlarged the pic just now for a better look at the couple!)

the reflection! ;)

Thanks, folks.

Yeah, you got it. That is supposed to be me, drawing the bike in my Moleskine, with the Rockerbilly owner of the bike watching me drawing it. Does that make sense?

Dan, are you telling me that was you looking over my shoulder?

Chelle, I actually like the front wheel. After the self portrait it's my favourite bit. It's just ALL of the rest of it I dislike!

Thanks, Di.

Thank you all.

In my next life I'll be a Rockerbilly, but I am just as cool. Really.

I'm late to the party as always but would have said the reflection too - and it's a darn sight better drawing of a motorcycle than I could do!

the reflection of the man and the woman. who are they? i loved the whole drawing! thank you for sharing it.

Very cool!

This is so cool! I hope you can post some shots of the production!

yes!))

Thank you, guys. Hope to show you some photos too.

Every time I visit your blog I'm amazed and inspired by the quality and beauty of your work. Also, it's always so interesting to read what you have to say! nancy

Love your style! Great drawings - from someone that has sat at a table and tried to do the same thing.

I'm with Nancy! I love your style of drawing - the detail combined with the softness is fantastic! And though I had to decipher your writing on the first drawing because it was so light in the pic, I made the effort, because it IS so interesting :)

I agree! Good food is important. Lovely illustrations, as ever.

Why don't you look for a part-time job as a journalist you can let yourself be invited to restaurants, many magazines have a food section, and you can draw amazingly well, and you are also a great writer.

Thanks, folks.

Chelle, I would love that! It sounds like a perfect job, but I'm no writer. I think I'd need to go back to school before that could happen!

Thanks guys, you are kind x

While yummy food is a must, I just wanted to remark on how much I lurve your handwriting. So whimsical and sweet. Matches the pictures perfectly. :)

(P.S. I must concur with a few comments up. Why not become a foodie? Get paid to write about what you eat...and draw it, too.)

no-no you do have a fun style for writing, as a matter of fact the short stories you write here always complete your drawings very nicely, you are being too modest. You could make an example 1/4 of a page type, or a full page type of example article, and send it to editorial staffs ... people are always looking for (new) stuff and people to fill them magazines, and every now and than you might want to take a little risk. Think of all the free food you might get o_O

Love this post. Now I'm inspired to go draw at a cafe!

Very cool. Congratulations!
Stay inspired!

Sweet poster!

thank you both!

Dang, seems like you found your style to draw clean stylish faces, well done!

Thanks, Chelle!
It's difficult and going to take a LOT of practice.

Really neat sketches!!!

Thank you, Gina.

Andrea, I am digging your drawings of people too. The composition of this one is so clever -- it goes right to the essential. Cool arm!
Love

I love it! Actually, it does make me wonder if your style wouldn't work with tattooing. I think it would because of the ability to use fewer needles for the fines lines. I had a piece done by Noon, which does have a very hand sketched quality to it.

Thanks, girls.

France, I'm finiding it the most exciting thing - drawing people, right now. maybe because it's so new. It makes me feel even more in awe of what you do.

Kaitlyn, I am really interested in this idea. Loads of people have asked me to design tattoos for them in the past but I've never fancied it. I think getting involved in the whole Dr Sketchy thing has made me feel very diffierent about that now. I imagine some of the ladies I've drawn would work really well. So many things I'd LOVE to do. So little time!

Thanks, girls x

As I see it (I haven't been following you for 5 years), this is just another example of how you've taken the common and made it Uncommon. I've enjoyed every post. This one is as good as the first.

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A cliché is worn-out & meaningless... but a classic is something of lasting worth, it's timeless. Every artist has to develop & keep evolving their personal style - which you've done *quite* well! This earlier piece of yours is still a good piece - it's a classic :-)

I suspect you have a cookbook commission...?

Well, I think I can wait a bit to say "I was sure" :)

fabulous, love your work

Thank you, guys.

Caroline, you might be barking up the right tree!

I can reveal all, so to speak, soon.

Cheers.

very fine drawings...you have got your own style...nice blog...

Wow Andrea. I remember you posting this! I can't believe 5 years has gone by.

Congrats on all you have accomplished in that time. Your work is stunning.

Can't wait to see the new project ;)

love this picture! it tells such a charming story ;)

can't wait for the reveal of the secret project!!

i love this picture! and i can't wait to find out what it is you're working on ;)

Great sketches. Tom certainly looks human and I love how you have captured the top pose.

Thanks, Sue.

Only four toes?

There is plenty of time. As much time as you are willing to make.

Looks amazing.

Very nice sketch, thanks for sharing.

I love that poem & painting too which introduced me at a very young age to Tennyson and the Pre-Raphaelite painters, still firm favourites.
All I have to say to you now is - sleep is for wimps and jolly good luck getting it all done. I'm sure you will!

I have a deadline for the very same day - only, it's about a boring business plan, not a piece of art, sadly. Good luck and big hugs from an Italian girl in Sweden! :)

I have a deadline for the very same day - only, it's about a boring business plan, not a piece of art, sadly. Good luck and big hugs from an Italian girl in Sweden! :)

I knew that you love Flaming June (I used to have a poster of it on my wall), but I had absolutely no idea that you were so into the pre-raphealites! Love it. Love your the progress so far. xxxx #september

Thanks, guys.

Only four toes.
Em, yes, BIG Pre raphaelite fan. Oh, and don't mention #september! It's not going so well.

Cheers, everyone. More updates soon. I hope!

SO beautiful...can't wait to see the finished piece!

I love the subtle color, Andrea!

Lovely, it´s delicious.

hahaha this sketch is great! Wasn't it very difficult to sketch the dogs through out the show? The collage look is real fun! :D

Thank you, yes, it was REALLY difficult to draw. That's why it's a bit of a mess!
Cheers.