I’m entering a few competitions this year and I had a lovely afternoon drawing a friend and fellow mother from a baby group I joined before my daughter was born. I’ve also started drawing my self portrait for another competition and at first my attempts were so rubbish- I actually struggled recognising myself. After quite a few attempts and relenting to the grid method for proper proportions I’ve finally gotten somewhere. I’m drawing this on the floor of my living room while watching the Traitors with my husband. Our daughter sleeps upstairs. I began to imagine her taking our guest room so I could use her small box room as a studio someday.

Cheaper than canvas! I used sandpaper for a smooth satin-like finish (plus I didn’t want splinters!)
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