In Victorian London, "Unfortunates" was a euphemism for prostitutes. While this drawing does represent the five canonical victims of Jack the Ripper, there was no attempt to do actual likenesses. Graphite, 11"x14".
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Thursday, January 12, 2012
Whitechapel: The Unfortunates
In Victorian London, "Unfortunates" was a euphemism for prostitutes. While this drawing does represent the five canonical victims of Jack the Ripper, there was no attempt to do actual likenesses. Graphite, 11"x14".
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Whitechapel: Inspector Abberline
Inspector Abberline did not look like Johnny Depp, he was not an alcoholic or an opium addict. By all accounts he was pretty much a straight arrow kind of guy.Graphite on Stonehenge drawing paper (which is really good for this kind of work). 8"x10".
Monday, January 2, 2012
Whitechapel Study 3: Mary Kelly
8"x10" graphite on Strathmore 400 Pastel Paper (better, less texture).
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Whitechapel Study 2
8"x10" graphite on Mi-Teintes paper. The paper is not ideal but good enough to practice on.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Pictures for a Story
Two illustrations for a story by mystery writer, Diana Hockley. You can read Frisbee, Rat Detective here. It's a good tale!
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