The Fairer Sex

hijabgirl
A girl in a hijab I saw texting at a coffee shop. She was so pretty and had such elegant lines that I found myself in a good mood for the rest of the evening. Despite what looks like an annoyed expression, I don’t think she noticed me drawing her. . . .
girl with bow
A little smudgy. but I’m happy with how this one turned out, despite the fact that she looks way younger than I intended.

Miscellaneous sketches

A whole load of sketches that I haven’t got around to posting until now.

A quick sketch of a hand that I saw on the bus. I do love that angle...
A quick sketch of a hand that I saw on the bus. I do love that angle…
An elderly gentleman I saw while sketching at Powell's.  I hope my pants never look like that!
An elderly gentleman I saw while sketching at Powell’s. I hope my pants never look like that!
Another Powell's Customer. Definitely a free spirit...
Another Powell’s customer. Definitely a free spirit…

redboy

The grand finale. A Desert Eagle and a beer can seemed like fitting things for her to be holding, since I couldn't think of anything else . . .
The grand finale. A Desert Eagle and a beer can seemed like fitting things for her to be holding, since I couldn’t think of anything else . . .

The Governor-General

The Governor-General

Here’s a Governor-General.

Not any particular one, just a random one all decked out in his finest Court uniform and cocked hat with plumes, looking just as splendid as a viceregal representative ought to. No more explanation is necessary, I think. . .

I used a white marker for the elaborate embroidery, although I think a dip pen and my trusty white india ink would have served me better.