I have always loved to draw labyrinth “fanart.” When I first started drawing realistically (as in, not cartoons), I began with Jereth from The Labyrinth. In fact, see Pastel Drawings for my latest attempt to draw him.
I also draw Labyrinth character: Sarah. Sarah was the second realistic drawing that I attempted (and trust me, that was a failed attempt). I am now working to draw Sarah again, five years later.
My most recent (finished) project was to draw Labyrinth character Hoggle onto a Get Well card.
The story behind the card:
A while back I had a friend who had surgery on her leg. She had to stay in a care center for a while as she was healing.
Sucky situation.
This friend is also a huge Labyrinth fan (she even bought me one of the crystal balls that Jereth always plays with). So I knew right away that I would somehow incorporate Labyrinth into the card I planned to make.
Steps to follow for the card:
Get card stock paper that can be folded for the card
Use a ruler to draw light lines inside the card where the text will go
This helps keep text straight and keep the lines the same distance apart
Find the Labyrinth image you want to draw
In my case, I used an image from the Return to the Labyrinth manga
Draw the image first in pencil and then go over it in ink
Make any changes from the original while drawing.
Write your message inside the card in pencil and then go over it in ink
The card, in my opinion, turned out rather well. I put a wilting flower in Hoggle’s hand just because it seemed very in-character for him.
What I would do better the second time:
Draw in a Labyrinth style background
Draw more inside the card
Maybe draw labyrinth fairies around the edges with the gas sprayer thing that Hoggle used to kill the fairies at the bottom of the message.
Let me know what you think, or tell me where to find your own art!
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Thanks for your very nice reply, Anika! I am completely in agreement with you about David Bowie's music (as I wrote). Unlike, you, however, I have a hard time picking a favorite song. By the way, that is a GREAT get well card! Feel free to visit the MovieZone anytime. I notice your artwork at the top features my all-time favorite pirate! - by Andy, 06-16-2008, 5:15 PM
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Hi Anika,
Thank you for your positive comments about my blog at :- hotwoodfireart.blogspot.com .
I have not yet used Pyrography on gourds but I am looking forward to giving it a try soon. I have used Pyrography on untanned leather when I attended a Bob Neill workshop. I enjoyed burning on leather as was so soft and smooth to work on.
I think your site is really interesting and particularly like your work with pastels and your picture of Jereth. I have always found pastels very satisfying to work with, I like the fact that with chalk type pastels yo can achieve beautifully soft effects to your work. I have posted a pastel picture of a Mandala at my web site :- hotwoodpyrography.com (page - How to Build Intricate Designs).
Regards Shirley
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Hi Shirley,
It was great hearing from you! I am so glad you like my site and my work. The site is a work in progress (and will forever be as I am constantly adding to it). Pastels are a favorite media of mine (one of many favorites).
I went and visited the page of your site that you mentioned, and love the design. I love to draw people and things, but have never really mastered design without an object-like shape.
I hope that you continue with your site, and I will definitely be checking back to see where you take it! It is always great to see up-and-coming artists.
