I don't even

After getting tons of love for sketch #3 and coming to terms with my personal love for #1 (as well as issues I had with #3 not making as much sense below the waist), I tried consolidating what I felt were the stronger aspects of both into one drawing. I liked the tension in 3, as well as the attitude, but I felt that extended leg in 1 was super necessary (floating amputee lah??) and read better. So this happened, and I've been looking at it for so long I don't even know what I'm looking at anymore. TIME TO STEP BACK.

Also, sunglasses: yes/no?

GDG Artist Spotlight - Maria Danalakis

This week, we talk to GDG's Maria Danalakis, one of our New York based members! Keep an eye out for more of her amazing artwork in upcoming shows and in one of GDG's many upcoming projects!

Welcome to the Girls Drawin Girls Spotlight, Maria!

1. What's your name? 

 Maria Danalakis

2. Where are you originally from, and where do you live now?

 From Brooklyn NY, still living in Brooklyn, NY

3. What do you do for a living when you're not drawing sexy pinups?

I am a graphic artist for a childrens clothing company in New York City

4. What's your favorite medium to work in?

My first and most favorite is oil paint, but I also love working
with Illustrator. i like the graphic look of it, and i like that you
don't have to wait for it to dry :)

5. Why do you think the pinup girl has such a timeless, wide appeal? 

Because everybody likes looking at images of young, cute, carefree
girls being happy and having fun. I think pin up art is an escape from
real life.

6. Define what "sexy" means to you.

Hmmm i'm not sure, but a confident attitude, healthy body image and
perfectly applied red lipstick can't hurt!

7. What's your biggest goal/ambition as an artist?

Mostly I want to keep drawing what I enjoy drawing and hopefully
get more exposure for my artwork, do some more gallery shows and open
up an Etsy shop. I enjoy my day job for the most part, so finding a
balance between the two is also very important for me.

8. Why do you like drawing ladies?

I have always been drawn to the aesthetics and design of the 1950s,
so that's a big part of it. I also really like the happy, carefree
spirit pin up girls convey.

9. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?

I have always wanted to take a trip across the US, there is so much
to see here!

10. Name three artists who have influenced you and/or you admire.

My favorite artists vary. I'd have to say I love the work of many
of the artists of the golden age of pin up such as gil elvgren, zoe
mozert etc. I also love the art of the northern renaissance painters
such as jan van eyck, Hieronymous Bosch and Robert Campin. Kind of
random, i know!

**********

Thanks Maria!!

Check out more of her work at her website:
mariartist.blogspot.com

Neil Gaiman Print

(Click for larger version)
Snow, Glass, Apples
Acrylic and Digital | BUY PRINT HERE

Initially commissioned as a print for Neil Gaiman's Neverwear site, this project was consequently canceled. But I loved his short story, "Snow, Glass, Apples", and the work-in-progress so much that I finished it up anyway. :) The associated text read:

I like to think she played first with the ribbons, twined them into her raven hair, looped them around her pale neck or her tiny waist,

And then, curious, she moved the cloth to see what else was in the basket; and she saw the red, red apples.

They smelled like fresh apples, of course; and they also smelled of blood. And she was hungry. I imagine her picking up an apple, pressing it against her cheek, feeling the cold smoothness of it against her skin.

And she opened her mouth and bit deep into it...

"Snow, Glass, Apples" is © Neil Gaiman.

Also! I recently created a new Official Facebook Page, so if you enjoy my art and would like to receive updates right on your Facebook newsfeed, please go here and click "Like"!

>>> facebook.com/alicemeichili <<<

Thanks for the support! ♥

March 29 Outfit of the day

Hat: Urban Outfitters

Dress: Forever 21

Socks: Madewell

Shoes: Deena and Ozzy @ Urban outfitters

It feels like spring! I'm so excited for the warm weather again!

Another Installment of Dr. Sketchy's Boston!

Dr. Sketchy's has added an additional session each month for the Boston chapter, which makes me super-stoked as I get double the chance for sexy lady drawing! Our model was Malice in Wonderland (who, I'm afraid, does not yet have a page I can link to). I can, however, link to to my blog where you can see the rest of my Malice sketches!

<3 Ellen

Vol4.starfruit3 - help me pick!

Here are my top 3 sketches for Vol4 ("starfruit" theme), and I'm looking to hear back which one I should maybe go with. Yeah!

I've got more of the roughs & larger individual views at my blog: link!

So, ladies, help a girl out! Should it be 1, 2, or 3? Or none at all D:

Me And My Man Creature

Made this for V-Day this year.........it applies to the theme so YAY!

GDG Artist Spotlight - Wendy Ding

This week, we talk to GDG's Wendy Ding, one of our Canadian based members! Keep an eye out for more of her amazing artwork in upcoming shows and in one of GDG's many upcoming projects!

Welcome to the Girls Drawin Girls Spotlight, Wendy!

1. What's your name?

Wendy Ding

2. Where are you originally from, and where do you live now?

I was born in China and lived in England for awhile when I was little. Then I moved to Toronto and it's where I'm now based.

3. What do you do for a living when you're not drawing sexy pinups?

I'm a freelance illustrator and I've worked on children's illustration, web design and digital art tutorials, art shows and conventions, and running my online shop. To mix things up I dance, go shopping for vintage clothing, and do wardrobe remixes to keep me inspired!

4. What's your favorite medium to work in? 

Digital (Photoshop and Illustrator) mixed with traditional (sketching, found paper, textures)

5. Why do you think the pinup girl has such a timeless, wide appeal?

Because who can resist a bubbly and feisty ball of happy in the shape of a sexy vamp?

6. Define what "sexy" means to you.

It means being confident, and a pair of killer shoes don't hurt either.

7. What's your biggest goal/ambition as an artist?

To spread joy, laughter and love of life to everyone. 

8. Why do you like drawing ladies?

Perhaps because I'm a lady myself, so it's something I'm always interested in and can relate to.

9. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?

The 50's in the summer time. At a garden party with big skirts, oldies and classic coca colas!

10. Name three artists who have influenced you and/or you admire.

Charlene Chua, Tansy Myer and Michael Jackson.

**********

Thanks Wendy!!

Check out more of her work at her website:
wendyding.com

Apples

This is my piece for the upcoming girls drawin girls book. I had apples :) I'm happy with the way it turned out!

angel

Heather Sybil Chavez: sketch

"Pomegranate"

"Persephone" or "Pomegranate" is my contribution to this year GDG book.

Alina Chau

Invitation to all!!

Dear All

I would love to invite you to my up-coming art show - "ONE" - a Maverix Art Auction Benefit for Japan Relief.

Location:
SuperFrog Gallery
1746 Post St , New People building , top floor

Date and Time: 2 April, 7pm - 10pm
More infoMaverix Art Auction Benefit for Japan Relief
Together we can become "ONE" to make a difference

Gallery Opens 7 pm, Silent Auction Bidding ends at 930 pm.

Join us for the upcoming silent auction party , for the rare chance to
bring home original art from celebrated artists in the animation & film industry
(Pixar, Lucas, Dreamworks, Nickelodeon to name a few) including:

Dice Tsusum
Robert Valley,
Ronnie Del Carmen
Enrico Casarosa,
Scott Morse
Bill Presing
Lou Romano
Cam De Leon
Tooru Terada,
Daniel Simon
John Waishank,
Patrick Awa
Joey Chou
Ed Bell,
Todd Ueminami
Marcos Mateu,
Mari Inukai
Yoriko Ito
Jackie Huang,
Soosa Kim
Jamie Baker
Alina Chau
Oren Haskins
Sei Nakashima
Julia Lundman
Le Tang,
Ted Mathot
Tom Rubalcava
Derek Thompson,
Sho Murase
Sergio Paez
Vaughn Ross

... also critically acclaimed fine artists such as

Miya Ando ,
Kent Williams ....and many more !

SuperFrog , Maverix and ArtistsHelpJapan are donating 100% of all proceeds to Artists Help Japan Fund with Mercy Corps.
There will be appetizers and drinks , live DJ sets by DJ Dedan

ひ とつ（"HITOTSU") means "One" which is the first number of all but also mean "United" in Japanese.
Our action might be a little "one" to start with, but we can get together and become "ONE" to make a difference.



Hope to see you all there!!

Volume 4 Rough colors

My rough colors for my piece for Volume 4. I'm sunflowers.

Folk Tale Challenge

A couple days late but here be the folk/fairytale challenge :D

Man Challenge :D

My man and I recently celebrated our 4th year together and of course I had to draw it :D This one was done at the beginning of the month so it's still new-ish... I know I'm becoming one of those people :P

Romantic dance

Actually I submitted this illustration time ago, but this is perfect for the weekly theme, so i decided to upload it again, hope this is ok!!

New Weekly Theme!

This week's theme, as suggested by one of our GDG members...

Women with... (dare I say it) men!

Hello World!

I'm so stoked to be part of the Girls Drawing Girls group! Here's one of the first drawings I'm sharin' with y'all. This is for the fairy tales heroine theme ;) I drew this after I saw Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland. (To me, the movie had lots of eye-poking, and thought I'd poke fun at it)



From your friendly neighborhood Meowkernaut,
~Rocky

Fairies and angels...

Not for any particular theme but I drew the top for a sketchbook I am selling over on Amazon and the other was a drawing of an angel based on an older piece.

Coral sketch

My coral girl sketch! can't wait to start coloring this piece.

Cherry

Hey girls !
Here's a quick sketch of my drawing for the GDG volume 4 ! Hope you like it <3

Charity Auction

Dear all,

My Art Block for Ghana painting below is now up on E-bay for open bidding. Please come and check it out and join the bid. The profit of this painting will be 100% donate to the PBP Foundation.

The PBP Foundation gives parents, artists, and art enthusiasts a way to help, inspire and to bring resources and support to disadvantaged children around the world by: Providing financial support and supplies to organizations helping children in need with basic living necessities; bringing art and animation to the hands of children for their enjoyment encouraging creativity, motivation and education; and extending the talent and good will of the artist community to communities of children in need. A portion of the proceeds of this Auction will be donated to "Artists Help Japan" and Give2Asia Fund for the relief effort in Japan.

Yours Sincerely,

Alina

Lady Leprechaun

Have a Happy St. Patrick's Day! So this is my attempt at a sexy leprechaun. I'll probably be tweaking it soon though...I whipped it up real quick in order to take advantage of the holiday! :)

Princess and the frog

A sketch I did some time ago...

For the fairy tale heroine week!!

Shim Chung

I love the current theme! This pin-up is based on a Korean folk tale known as 'The Tale of Shim Chung' or 'The Blind Man's Daughter'. <3 I did a small summary about the folk tale in my art journal in case you're too lazy to google ;D

New Sketch Theatre video

new drawing process video is up on SketchTheatre website,

this one is for 2011 year of the bunny,

check it out, hope you like it~  n_n

http://www.sketchtheatre.com/

Art for Japan

Two shows that I'm doing to raise money for Japan relief.

I'm donating any money made from "The Shave and a Haircut" show at Monkey House Toys, this Saturday.


"Banana Cat Sundae" was originally made for my "Girly Poo" app, and will be available soon in Qpop's online shop. The show will be this Friday.
I think they are still looking for art donations, please contact them if you are interested.

-Brianne Drouhard

Gigi for March!

Had the great pleasure to illustrate GiGi for the month of March :D Her she is for this windy month of St.Patricks.

ciao
Jess

thumbelina

alice and the rabbit

another alice draw i made

alice

hello!I made this illustration when I was so excited about tim burtons movie alice in wonderland

butnow I use it for today's theme of fairy tale

bluebeard

sketch for the fairytale heroine challenge; oh Bluebeard, you so crazy! Here's one of his unfortunate wives discovering his dirty blue secret.

Hello!

Hi all!

I'm excited to be a member of GDG :) A little about myself.. My name is Amy Donohoe and I live in Texas working as a graphic designer.

Nice to meet you all!

GDG Vol. 4- Peaches (WIP)

Erin Greener

Marilyn

Marilyn - Veronica Lynn Harper

Broccoli-GDG book theme

Yes, broccoli....how to make that sexy? After several attempts this is the one :D Laying naked in broccoli, what could be better?
Thoughts and suggestions are more than welcome before I color it up for zee book!

Feel free to check out the other sketches on my blog :D

Pomegranate

This sketch is for my GDG book theme - "Pomegranate." I post more sketches of this painting on my blog, please come and check them out!

Poison Ivy for Vol 4

Hey guys!
Here's a sketch I did for Poison Ivy for the Vol 4 book. Thoughts are very welcome!
Thanks!
-Kat

mika: big girl you are beautiful

hi girls thanks for let my be par of your group I am really happy for be part of this awesome group of talented womens yeiii !!

I made this illustration a long time ago, but I will used for this week theme , favorite song lyrics! ,this is one of my favourites songs of "mika" I love the song mesage

Heathen Hammer

This is for the theme, favorite song lyrics! So I drew a picture based on one of my favorite bands, Týr, a viking metal band. The lyric is "Hold the heathen hammer high with a battle cry, for the pagan past I live and one day will die." I love viking metal!

Greetings from a Newbie

Hey girls!
It's great to be a part of this group, I'm really excited to share my work with everyone!
Again, Hula girl is a little late, but I'm new, give me a break :]

Hula Hello

First post! Super excited to be part of this blog along with all you fine lady types :D

Hula challenge (a bit late, methinks, but I couldn't pass it up), and I figured I'd use it as an excuse to do one of my gyaru ladies, because who epitomises Hawai'i more than a Japanese yamanba girl in Shibuya? :I