Face Study in Watercolor

This illustration was timed portrait.  I wanted to test myself on whether or not I could paint a portrait in watercolor.  I also wanted to know how long would it take.  This was 2 hours and 30 minutes.     

Medium: Watercolor on Crescent board
Dated: 2003
Original size: 12"x 9"

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The Fall of Camelot - Sketch

Since I was a young girl I have been fascinated with the story of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.  While Sir Mallory established the mythology of King Arthur, there have been many interpretations of the story in books, plays, and on film which have given some new light and creativity on Camelot's mythos.

The element I decided to focus on in my painting will be the fall and decline of King Arthur's court, when Sir Lancelot arrives on the scene and steals Guinevere's heart.  It is the time when Mordred, the bastard son of Arthur, makes his claim to the throne and goes to war with his father.  In the heart of it all is the mysterious druid, Merlin.  What follows are my sketches and layouts for a 20" x 30" painting.

Here are my previous designs:

    

Medium: Graphite on vellum paper
Dated: 1999
Original size: 30"x 20"

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Female Knight

This sketch was my first design and concept for a female medieval knight.  This idea came about while I was working on my Fall of Camelot drawings.

Medium: Graphite on vellum paper
Dated: 1999
Original size: 16"x 12"

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Vampire the Masquerade: Female Mortal

This illustration was done for a female mortal character in the Camarilla faction of White Wolf's RPG, Vampire the Masquerade.  

Medium: Graphite on vellum paper
Dated: 1994
Original size: 10"x 8"

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Chandra

This illustration was an experiment with ink and graphite.  For the woman in particular, I was aiming for a gothic, punk, magic user look.  

Medium: Graphite and Ink on vellum paper
Dated: 1995
Original size: 10"x 8"

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