Self portrait using Procreate on the iPad Pro. I drew this one during the Coronavirus outbreak of 2020, when we were all under lockdown rules. It was intended for an online exhibition featuring self portraits drawn during in solitude. For some reason I got cold feet about entering it and just felt it wasn’t good… Continue reading Self in solitude
Tag: science fiction
The Day of the Triffids
The Day of the Triffids (first published in 1951) is my favourite science fiction novel. The first chapter is so eerie and gory, that confusion and chaos cause by everyone trying to simultaneously work out what has happened. If it weren’t for this novel, other books and films would not have been as they are.… Continue reading The Day of the Triffids
Visitors of the Night: Tentacled Mischief
This tentacled mischief is far more troublesome than his horned beast amigo. He is faster and more likely to cause harm. Part plant and part alien inspired, he is a result of watching far too many science fiction films. You’re likely to hear a hissing and whipping sound as he climbs your stairs in search… Continue reading Visitors of the Night: Tentacled Mischief
Visitors of the Night: Horned Beast
The night-time always attracts such wonderous beasts. There are many creatures in mythology and dark fairy tale who carry the Satan or pan-like horns. In sketching this beast I had in mind not only Maurice Sendak’s ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ but also the fabulous Eduardo from animation ‘Fosters Home for Imaginary Friends’. I love… Continue reading Visitors of the Night: Horned Beast
The War of The Worlds
The War of the Worlds by H.G.Wells (first published in 1897) is amongst my favourite science fiction novels. Having seen the film starring Tom Cruise (which I actually quite like, although I realise it is frowned upon!) I was careful to paint this image based on my interpretations from descriptions in the book and my… Continue reading The War of The Worlds