Aila's sketchbook of whatever she feels like at the time.

**Ashrumm** · August 30th, 2007, 12:17 AM

Thats awesome you are doing loomis studies definitely keep it up! I think its great that you are not only doing studies but at the same time you are drawing from you imagination. You are keeping your approach to learning very exciting, I think this is a plus. You are having fun!! I think this is the most important element.

**Aila** · August 30th, 2007, 03:26 PM

@ashrumm, thankyou ^_^

Here's another mix: some muscles studies (bäh - will keep practicing

) and an idea i had whilst 'awake-dreaming' the other day. I only just realized - the rose has no shadow *slaps forehead* magic!!

**Morthrong Eterech** · September 3rd, 2007, 11:17 AM

Whew, thanks a lot that you put me in your signature lady

I've searched and searched, but I cannot find the place back to change my signature - you probably do know, I hope? :p So I can finally put my Deviantart link, sketchbook, and indeed your + Rhine's sketchbook in it, also. Btw, Starbones' made a lot of drawings for you, didn't he/she? That's cool ^^ And, I like your rose drawing. Was the muscle study without ref? If so, that's good, and keep practicing it, I think it might help!

Cheerio

**Aila** · September 3rd, 2007, 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by Morthrong Eterech

Whew, thanks a lot that you put me in your signature lady

I've searched and searched, but I cannot find the place back to change my signature - you probably do know, I hope? :p So I can finally put my Deviantart link, sketchbook, and indeed your + Rhine's sketchbook in it, also. Btw, Starbones' made a lot of drawings for you, didn't he/she? That's cool ^^ And, I like your rose drawing. Was the muscle study without ref? If so, that's good, and keep practicing it, I think it might help!
Cheerio

thanks ^^ the left figure was referenced, the others were half referenced or made up. The hand I copied

The signature settings, haha, I took ages to find them too ^^ But, there is a link near the top of the page in that toolbar along with 'FAQ' etc., which is called 'user cp' and there somewhere theres another link saying 'edit signature'

Yep, Starbones (he) drew a few versions of Ezequil and Emaylaxya, you may remember the request I had on DA once. Ohhh! which reminds me of your request *still has to draw it*

Ok and here's a little thing, a sketch which I drew on the train to Munich today, its a rough work of a charcoal I'm planning. The reason why she has only one wing is because I'm yet undecided as to whether she shall have wings or not.

**Aila** · September 5th, 2007, 04:03 AM

Stuff.
1) Random sketches, no references used
2) Dragon sketches, some reference used (arrows indicating)
2) oil pastel mess

**StarbonesCoffin** · September 5th, 2007, 04:09 AM

The studies starts to build shapes but ! Pelvic girdle is a little too small for a guy.Increase it, and build some energy in it. **Don't know what i'm talking**

**Aila** · September 9th, 2007, 03:08 PM

Thanks Starbones ^___^

And here's a centaur! With a wonky looking torso

Photo reference used for the horses body, reference used for his right arm and the shading on the torso.

**Aila** · September 23rd, 2007, 07:46 AM

Just to let you know I'm still alive

Busy with college at the moment so I haven't done any complete drawings since, just some random sketches. Some stuff is referenced, some directly copied from pictures or photos etc, and some is just imagination.
I am also too lazy to scan

Edit: plus a digital thing. Copy and paste comment from DA:
just a little practicing in the digital area. I originally intended to follow this tutorial: http://www.code404.nl/joomla/index.p...d=39&Itemid=34
but I couldn't, mostly due to the fact i have a different programm. So I used the gradient colours and the basic idea of trees and clouds, and went on my own from there.

**Aila** · September 29th, 2007, 01:45 PM

Another pic.

**Jason Rainville** · September 30th, 2007, 01:42 PM

More anatomy? Could Aila be getting more serious about art? *sly smile*

Anyhoo, your stuff, especially male anatomy has come a long way. That last pic, is it referenced? I think it would help to have some colour study to, as some of those hues are really saturated. Keep going and have fun!

**AmontilladoAg** · September 30th, 2007, 07:51 PM

Ooh, i like the nightscape (saturated or not

) 8)

..and the centaur! His torso is a mite wonky (shoulders/neck/clavicles...), but otherwise, nicely done!

More more more! *happy little art dance*

**Aila** · October 2nd, 2007, 11:46 AM

@Rhineville, serious about art? who me? Neva!! just kidding. yeh.. if I ever go for a second career it would be one of my choices ^_^ the last picture wasn't referenced. I think, for colour practice, I'll try painting some photos or something. Thanks for dropping by ^^

@AmontilladoAg, and thanks to you too

More coming up! Just not so often cos of college!

And here's my latest project. I tried copying this photo from outer space: http://cph-theory.persiangig.com/2030-7.JPG which can be found on this site: http://cph-theory.persiangig.com/2031-ehubblepics.htm , and this is what my version turned out to be like. Not exactly the same, I improvised a little *hmmm* but fun to do!
I'll post the original next to the picture too. So you can directly see where mine went wrong lol. ^^

**Krigbrann** · October 2nd, 2007, 11:49 AM

The pencil updates are immensely improved, great job. That very last color pic is really cool as well. Your improving nicely.

**Morthrong Eterech** · October 2nd, 2007, 12:48 PM

That last stuff is very good

Keep it up!

**Ashrumm** · October 4th, 2007, 03:10 PM

Hey thanks for stopping by my sketchbook I just wanted to say that your pencil work has taken who leaps and bounds and you are only on your third page. I am really digging the centaur!! Good work keep it up!

**Aila** · October 7th, 2007, 05:56 AM

Thanks guys

ö.ö haven't done much pencil work recently! Gonna do some today though.

1) some random sketches I did on the train station last Wednesday, having had to wait nearly 3/4 hour for the train *argh* I'm not fond of drawing in publich and covered it up when someone walked past lol. ^^ Good thing it was a bank holiday. Yes I had college on a bank holiday.
2) Random digital painting.

Apparently this is a post full of randomness

**Aila** · October 14th, 2007, 07:35 AM

My latest randomness.

**Aila** · October 29th, 2007, 03:34 PM

1) got the tip to add some deeper dark values.. did so with a 6B and also took away some of the lights with an eraser
2) and 3) doodling in college
4) a drawing gift for Morthrong - the Vaitalone, one of his characters/creatures

**Krigbrann** · October 30th, 2007, 05:39 PM

Hmm. Your skillz with a pencil are most definitely improving but something tells me that you are ripe for a good life study.

The tree looks killer.

I'm not really sure what the grid paper is for...

**Aila** · December 1st, 2007, 07:30 AM

Originally Posted by Krigbrann

Hmm. Your skillz with a pencil are most definitely improving but something tells me that you are ripe for a good life study.
The tree looks killer.
I'm not really sure what the grid paper is for...

thanks. Yes, back into drawing again now after I didn't do much in November, and that includes some life studies and moooooore anatomy!

The grid paper was the only paper I had to hand.

Here a couple of things.
1) In the Mind, mixed media
2) Storm, charcoal

**Aila** · December 9th, 2007, 08:17 AM

Ok, my first pencil piece since October.. bit rusty I noticed xD

**Morthrong Eterech** · December 25th, 2007, 11:39 AM

Still, tha wings rule. Keep it up ^^

**Aila** · December 26th, 2007, 07:59 AM

Originally Posted by Morthrong Eterech

Still, tha wings rule. Keep it up ^^

thanks

Couple of charcoal pieces.

**Morthrong Eterech** · December 26th, 2007, 09:01 AM

I'm likin' that last one, looks like it comes straight from a fantasy book, a la 'Alice in Wonderland.' It's very mysterious, I like that. Anyways, I'd like to see some more human anatomy studies from ya

Haven't seen it in a while!

Merry Christmas

Morty.

**Aila** · December 30th, 2007, 04:11 PM

Originally Posted by Morthrong Eterech

I'm likin' that last one, looks like it comes straight from a fantasy book, a la 'Alice in Wonderland.' It's very mysterious, I like that. Anyways, I'd like to see some more human anatomy studies from ya

Haven't seen it in a while!
Merry Christmas

Morty.

Thanks!

Anatomy studies, restarted them today! ^^

1)Here they are. All referenced.
2) Another charcoal piece.

**Aila** · December 31st, 2007, 10:33 AM

Remember this guy?
xD

**Aila** · January 9th, 2008, 06:59 AM

Sorry for the crappy quality, I used the crappy scanner.
All reffed.

**Aila** · February 16th, 2008, 08:25 AM

A... something, a dragon, some digital randomness.

**Krigbrann** · February 25th, 2008, 07:33 PM

alright Aila, I think your getting better with your anatomy, and your shading is phenomenal. However, my opinionated suggestion to you is to work on making figures look more... uh... how do I put it... natural I guess. Try drawing part of your figure with one defining line and have plenty of little shakes and tiny squiggles. Having every line perfect and clean makes what you have look a bit generic. Hope that might help a bit...

**Aila** · March 14th, 2008, 11:18 AM

Thanks for the tips Krigbrann, I'll keep that in mind ^^

Well here's my latest stuff, I've been doing some figure drawing practice drawing too but nothing worth showing there xD
Also did a charcoal piece too but I can't find where I saved it on my hard drive

1) a wallpaper I made, I resized it for here but the fullsize version can be downloaded on my dA, here: http://aiylah.deviantart.com/art/Sun...paper-78751137
2) another wallpaper, not yet finished.. WIP!
3) a random soft pastel sketch I did at a museum where there was family day and umm.. kiddies activities xD
4) my latest pencil piece