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The Disney Challange (and getting back into drawing)

Having been quite busy for a few years with traveling and the life of a bartender I lost track of creating art, especially digital art.

I wanted to inspire myself to doodle and sketch when I could, but I wasn't sure where to start. When I spoke to one of my best friends Michelle (who is an amazing artist feel free to check her out - https://www.facebook.com/michellemarhamart) suggested that I did a challenge, one of those 15/30 day challenges. Something easy, simple, to get my back into the game and she linked me this:

'http://pre07.deviantart.net/b5e8/th/pre/i/2012/291/c/c/15_day_disney_drawing_challenge_by_thewitchatsu-d5i8nbz.png'

I love Disney, and so the deal was done!

The one thing I had to remember, was not to force myself to draw everyday but to sit down and do it when I had time. And of course enjoy it like the child I am.

Day 1
(Yourself as a Disney Character)


Drawing myself as a Disney character was difficult. I referenced the eyes from a princess and spend a while on the pose and line work. After doing the block colour and shading i covered the whole thing in texture

Day 2
(Favorite Pair)


Having no care for the background, I've kinda left it as it much as I could be bothered... Probably not the true makings of an artist as you're meant to be patient....!

Day 3
(Fav Hero)


My favourite character hero as a kid would have to be Robin Hood himself! I wanted to pick a version of him thats a little different. I tried to focus on creating strong lines here and working inwards with colour blocks and the tones and shades. I'm unsure if this worked out the best way for me.


Day 4
(Fav Heroine)


My Heroine, Sassy from Homeward Bound. When she rescues that kitten from the fire! Ahh! This was a little freer by hand on the fur.

Day 5
(Fav Quote)



'I despise guessing games.' - Scar Lion King. I can still hear the tone in his voice.

Day 6
(Fav Obscure Character)

'If this is torture, chain me to the wall!' - Oliver and Company

 Day 7
(Fav Side Kick)

I feel like I'm trying out so many different styles here, so this is interesting. I'm enjoy this version of a quick sketch. Thumper is the coolest friend.

Day 8
(Most Evil Villain)

So this is strange, but basically this sperm whale from Pinocchio gave me a life long fear of under water and creatures with mouths that eat people. So pretty evil to me! 

Day 9
(Zombify a character)




I wasn't sure I wanted to do this... but here is a simple Snow White zombie.

Day 10
(Evil Good Character)

Marry Poppins is asking her bird friend to find some more children. She sings her requests of course..

Day 11
(Good Evil Character)


Frollo, yes from Hunchback, is actually praying to the Virgin Mary here. But is enlightened, not fantasizing over the 'woman with raven hair.'.

Day 12
(Character in Pajamas)


Little Gepetto 's cat stole his hat! Cute Figaro.

Day 13
(A Pet I Want)


Meko was my favourite always, I wish he was mine. Stealing biscuits for me!

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