Hello: Alas! A mournful look on the face of the girl, but we cannot help but think that the skull has a grin. Perhaps the skull's owner had the last laugh after all?
Let's try this again! Okay, toss out a Yorick comment as too easy. (Tried this on a clerk once at a craft store with a plastic skull and she was all, like, 'huh?'.) I have found out it is illegal to keep human remains in your house in our state. Just warning you.... bwa-ha-ha!
I do have a model skull that sits on my studio table. Not quite the same as a real one, but the top of his head is removable...a perk not available in the real thing, so I have to say I am quite satisfied ;)
Yeah, he was a slob and a drunk, but now she wishes she hadn't done it. He did have his good points.
For some reason this reminded me of that H.R. Giger rumor that he kept a skeleton of his ex-girlfriend in his studio. Nobody came forward to claim her body after she committed suicide so he claimed it himself, and used carpet beetles to strip the flesh from it. Lovely story.
He has some good points now. First and foremost, he doesn't talk back anymore ...no wait, maybe he does! Re: Giger rumor. The idea of having the skeleton in his studio is a bit fascinating...but the carpet beetle part grosses even ME out. Ewwwwewww, Ted. Ewwwwwewww.
OMG you are so good, Elizabeth!!!! You are now inspiring me to use PENCIL. I have been using pen but it works for only some ideas.....THANK YOU!!!!!!!! Anita
I'd have to say after wondering who was the lonelier that, since loneliness is the state of not wanting to be alone, then I think SHE'S the lonely one. ~~She may be lonely for who the skull used to be, but people change, and that's a fact. She shouldn't complain though, she's still got her friend, and now they won't argue so much about fashion choices any more...
You call that a "quick sketch", that I call it a thing of beauty. You, my friend. have a wonderful talent! I look forward to visiting your site, because I never know what amazing piece of work you'll be showing next. *golf clap!*
Yes, that sure must feel very lonely to hold a skull of your beloved husband. The woman's eyes and mouth corners are dropping and it is therefore she looks deeply unhappy. She also looks a bit upper-class medieval so I think the story goes about her husband who died during a crusade. The woman pays for another group of knights to bring back the skull of her late husband years later. Now she holds it and looks at it to scan it for possible recognizable resemblance with the fading memory she holds of her good husband. An echoing loneliness.....
"Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him, Horatio; a fellow of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy; he hath borne me on his back a thousand times; and now, how abhorred in my imagination it is! My gorge rises at it. Here hung those lips that I have kissed I know not how oft. Where be your gibes now? (Hamlet, V.i)"
Hello:
ReplyDeleteAlas! A mournful look on the face of the girl, but we cannot help but think that the skull has a grin. Perhaps the skull's owner had the last laugh after all?
Yes...I imagine that's why all skulls have that certain smile ;)
DeleteGlad you are back! Thanks, as ever, for stopping by!
Good idea and veri good drawing. Congratulations, Elizabeth!
ReplyDeleteI wonder, who is more alone?
have a nice week!!!
That is a very good question, Roberto. I hope you have a nice week, too!
DeleteI love your sketch!It's so powerful:)
ReplyDeleteThanks! I think "lonely" is a pretty strong feeling for most people, so I'm glad you think this sketch is a match :)
DeleteSuch expression on the face of a "quick sketch." Nice!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Becca!
DeleteLet's try this again! Okay, toss out a Yorick comment as
ReplyDeletetoo easy. (Tried this on a clerk once at a craft store with
a plastic skull and she was all, like, 'huh?'.)
I have found out it is illegal to keep human remains in your
house in our state. Just warning you.... bwa-ha-ha!
I do have a model skull that sits on my studio table. Not quite the same as a real one, but the top of his head is removable...a perk not available in the real thing, so I have to say I am quite satisfied ;)
DeleteMacabry approves!
ReplyDeleteI KNEW he would! So glad Macabry's back :) :)
DeletePerhaps a Cirque de Soleil version of Hamlet! So delicate and interesting. Nice!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cindy. Yes, there's always a bit of theater in skulls...don't you think?
DeleteOh my! You found a skeleton, too! I love the touch of colour and that big puffy sleeve.
ReplyDeleteHow about.
'I thought you were taller...'
Yes! Gasp! ;) I think you should invite her to your tea party--although I think her friend might leak a little, too :) ;)
DeleteTwo heads are better than one.
ReplyDeleteAlways! Thanks for stopping by :)
Deletesome wonderful lines in this drawing. some days i do wish i had a few sets of heads :)
ReplyDeleteMe too, Sandra. Although I think I would prefer it if they were both alive ;)
DeleteYeah, he was a slob and a drunk, but now she wishes she hadn't done it. He did have his good points.
ReplyDeleteFor some reason this reminded me of that H.R. Giger rumor that he kept a skeleton of his ex-girlfriend in his studio. Nobody came forward to claim her body after she committed suicide so he claimed it himself, and used carpet beetles to strip the flesh from it. Lovely story.
He has some good points now. First and foremost, he doesn't talk back anymore ...no wait, maybe he does! Re: Giger rumor. The idea of having the skeleton in his studio is a bit fascinating...but the carpet beetle part grosses even ME out. Ewwwwewww, Ted. Ewwwwwewww.
DeleteBeautifully macabre.
ReplyDeleteWell put, Suze. You always know how to say it best :)
DeleteOh my gosh...I LOVE LOVE LOVE your illustrations! Thank you for visiting my blog! I'm your newest FOLLOWER! YAY!
ReplyDeleteTif
Ramblings of a Southern Belle
http://www.her-southern-ramblings.blogspot.com
Thanks, Tif! Your blog is really fun. Thanks for the follow :)
DeletePotent. But then I laughed at everybody else's comments :)
ReplyDeleteMy followers leave the best comments--that's why I <3 them :)
DeleteThanks, Linda!
Lovely line quality. So much expression for a quick sketch!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Amy!
DeleteGreat expression and I thought, when I saw it, we all hold our intelligence in our hand, to grow it or squash it. :)
ReplyDeleteI like your line of logic :)
DeleteYou pictured it so nice. And slightly creep. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dewi!
DeleteHamlet popped into your head??? I'd love to have a peek in there. It reminds me somewhat of Anne Bachelier's work.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Kathryn! What a wonderful compliment :)
DeleteInteresting take on the word ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks, R.
DeleteI had to think of something
;)
Great!! quick sketch but controlled line..!! Amazing!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Rajesh!
DeleteScarier than Henny!
ReplyDeleteGood thing it's not a chicken skull. Henny wouldn't like that.
DeleteOMG you are so good, Elizabeth!!!! You are now inspiring me to use PENCIL. I have been using pen but it works for only some ideas.....THANK YOU!!!!!!!! Anita
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing some of that pencil work, Anita! I'm sure it will be gorgeous :)
DeleteGood job on the quick thinking! And it looks like the wheels are really turning in her skull as she contemplates...
ReplyDeleteHi Sharon. I think she's trying to figure it all out. Not sure it's working, tho. ;)
DeleteAmazing work Elizabeth, You have inspired me to draw again!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Marisa.
Hi Marisa! That makes me happy...
Delete:)
Thoughtful, weird, magnetic, lovely. I really like it!
ReplyDeleteI really like your description of it :)
DeleteThanks, Laurie!
I'd have to say after wondering who was the lonelier that, since loneliness is the state of not wanting to be alone, then I think SHE'S the lonely one. ~~She may be lonely for who the skull used to be, but people change, and that's a fact. She shouldn't complain though, she's still got her friend, and now they won't argue so much about fashion choices any more...
ReplyDeleteI like your wandering line.
.
Thanks, Richard. Yes... no more back chat from her friend. Silence is golden ;)
DeleteWonderful! I love the teeny touch of color which pulls it all together.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, your lines are wonderful!
So glad you like it. Thanks!
DeleteFantastic job! Love the lines.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mr. M. !
DeleteYou call that a "quick sketch", that I call it a thing of beauty. You, my friend. have a wonderful talent! I look forward to visiting your site, because I never know what amazing piece of work you'll be showing next. *golf clap!*
ReplyDeleteMr. Turnip,
DeleteYou are too kind. Made my day.
:)
This is a GORGEOUS sketch...such lovely lines. Love the round shapes, and her head alone is so masterfully drawn. Love it.
ReplyDeleteHey Sarah,
DeleteThanks so much. I know what a great talent you have, so your comments are especially appreciated!
This is beautiful and sad. Her eyes are drawing me in, she has a story to tell.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Claire. Yes, I think she does :)
DeleteWhat a wonderful sketch - and so thought provoking! I love the expression!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mit!
DeleteBeautiful and contemplative, think your use of pencil works really well for this.
ReplyDeleteYes, that sure must feel very lonely to hold a skull of your beloved husband. The woman's eyes and mouth corners are dropping and it is therefore she looks deeply unhappy. She also looks a bit upper-class medieval so I think the story goes about her husband who died during a crusade. The woman pays for another group of knights to bring back the skull of her late husband years later. Now she holds it and looks at it to scan it for possible recognizable resemblance with the fading memory she holds of her good husband. An echoing loneliness.....
ReplyDeletePaula, you are the storyteller :)
Deletethis a great interpretation of the IF word!
ReplyDeletegreat job!!
So glad you think so. Thanks so much!!
DeleteThis seems a bit of a departure from what other posts...but I like it very much! Beautifully rendered and full of soul...bravo!
ReplyDeleteI'm flattered you think so, Theo. Thanks!
DeleteHamlet?? And that skull just popped into your head! haha! It looks great!
ReplyDelete--Can't go wrong with a little skull-popping ;)
DeleteAs for Hamlet...she is a bit of a drama queen, I suppose...
I like this along with your other 2 latest posts.Beautifully drawn.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sue!!
DeleteOh, I just love this one!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you do, Cerena! Maybe she's contemplating an up-coming anatomy exam ;)
DeleteI like this very much, Elizabeth!
ReplyDeleteHey Susan...I'm so very glad you do!
DeleteOh!
ReplyDeletesiiiighhhh..... =/
How very Shakespearean!
ReplyDelete"Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him, Horatio; a fellow of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy; he hath borne me on his back a thousand times; and now, how abhorred in my imagination it is! My gorge rises at it. Here hung those lips that I have kissed I know not how oft. Where be your gibes now? (Hamlet, V.i)"
ReplyDelete