Buried in the metal tombs
of my hard drive
I recovered
remnants of HER.
One bored high school artist,
two years,
four portraits
of varying (if any) beauty –
and a progression
of myself.
Enjoy.
HER: Demmé
Gally: 15-year-old whelp
Demmé, drawing by Christine Lines, © 2003
HER: Bernadette
Gally: 15-year-old shin-kicker
Bernadette, drawings by Christine Lines, © 2003
HER: Saile
Gally: 17-year-old fire-starter
Saile, drawings by Christine Lines, © 2005
HER: Gally
Gally: 17-year-old glaring metalhead
Self portrait, drawings by Christine Lines, © 2005
These drawings are based on photos either found somewhere online or taken by me and are mostly unfinished.
It’s been a long time since I’ve drawn anything. Growing up, I used to draw all the time, but very little has been saved over the years in analog or digital form. In fact, my most prized drawing — a charcoal still life I did in college — was never returned to me after it was submitted to an art show. But hopefully you can get an idea from these drawings how my skills (or lack thereof) have progressed. I’ve certainly gotten a lot better at drawing hair, at least….
Other than my novel, my latest project is a series of sprite drawings for my friend Jason’s video game. And thanks to my friend Chris, who’s writing a series of reflections, I’m inspired to start a new art series while I’ve got all my art supplies lying around.
And yes, I’m also still working on my next photo dump post of all the pics I’ve taken in Korea since my last update. So, so many….
Now, I’d like to accept an award given to me today by H. N. Sieverding:
The Award: The Liebster Blog Award is given to up coming bloggers who have less than 200 followers.
Liebster is German and means sweetest, kindest, nicest,dearest, beloved, lovely, kindly, pleasant, valued, cute, endearing, and welcome.
The rules for the Liebster Blog Award are:
- Thank your Liebster Blog Award presenter on your blog.
- Link back to the blogger who awarded you.
- Copy & paste the blog award on your blog
- Reveal your 5 blog picks.
- Let them know you choose them by leaving a comment on their blog.
In return, I’d like to give this award to the following five bloggers:
slpmartin ~ Mr. Mojo Risin ~ Words Worth Millions ~ Sandra ~ Thys Le Roux
As always, thanks to everyone for all your emails, comments, and tweets!
Art © Christine Lines 2003, 2005
Blog post © Christine Lines 12.02.11
http://lestismitethee.wordpress.com/2011/12/02/portraits-of-her-liebster-award
Well thanks so much Gally. You made my day. I have been sitting here this evening trying to finish my Ghost Boarder (short story) and everything went wrong. The story wasn’t flowing, I couldn’t find the right photos. Just a bad night so your award cheered me up immensely. I will follow your five rules this weekend. Keep up your good work, you are an inspiration.
You are most welcome!
Thanks you so much….glad you have your art materials out again. Cheers!
You’re welcome! Thanks for stopping by :]
These drawings are great! I love the 7th one from the top the most.
(Gally, could you drop me a mail at thysleroux1@gmail.com?)
Thanks very much! Email sent :]
Damn! If that’s what you draw just when you’re bored, you should certainly get back to it, Gally. Those look like they were coming along nicely – would be a wonder to see some finished products of yours in that regard. Congrats on keeping yourself busy, too – hope all’s well!
Many thanks!