187. Siberian Chill
...in Britain
I love the cold.
Really, I do. Especially when it snows – everytime snow comes down it’s such a simple childish joy to me. That’s where this came from, enjoying the snow as a child. Of course my hair was a bit shorter when I was a child, and I wasn’t a girl at all — ok, so that isn’t even meant to represent me, but rather the innocent joy of snow.
This came from a really cold week in Britain. we had Siberian winds coming in from the north and it was just damned cold. But like I said, I enjoyed it. I saw a woman one evening whilst walking home in a bright red coat similar to the one shown and that was the start of this piece. The blonde little girl is based upon a special somone close to me.
Quick and simple, I just really wanted to draw a pretty face in the snow. I’m really glad how the lower portrait came out in particular. Makes a change!
September 26, 2010 at 3:06 pm
Nice work! atmospheric and cute too, a really lovely style. I also love snow, as you know.
Cheerio to Thomas Hooper too (just read your side comment)
Well done matey x Kate
September 26, 2010 at 3:06 pm
Aw, thanks for the goodbye message
Liking the use of a comic-style split. This one’s just a little bit creepy, she’s quite ghostly.
The snow makes me think of the Surface level on Goldeneye, not sure why, maybe something to do with the fog.
September 26, 2010 at 3:07 pm
Really peaceful shot – but also kind of sinister!! I love it. The snow in the UK has been pretty crazy huh?
March 19, 2011 at 2:40 am
very nice!