Thursday 25 April 2013

This weeks drawing......Caravan love

Hello lovelies,
As I'm sure you will have noticed there is a lot of caravan love out there in blogland.  Lucy's caravan posts always make me nostalgic for childhood caravan holidays  and Sharon's caravan makeovers are very inspiring.

I have a couple of printed caravan images that  I love ( I have shared both of these here before ).........


This card is of Happy loves rosie's cute little 1950's caravan......


And this postcard reminds me of our family caravan from my childhood.

This is designed by Martin Wiscombe, there are more of his caravan images here

 I have very fond memories of the 1960's  Thomson caravan owned by my parents..... but sadly no photographs.
 I googled images of these caravans and found THIS page. This is the model we owned. It had orange curtains and orange carpet. I wished the pictures were in colour , the grainy black and white images look slightly depressing, but in my minds eye I can see it flooded with sunlight...all warm and cosy and colourful.

Ummmm, time for another drawing I think , don't you :0)

For my drawing I used my usual pencil, then pen to highlight the foreground


Then coloured pencils for colour. These Caran d'ache "prismalo"are my favourites




And here is the finished picture......


You can click on the image to make it larger


I used the black and white photos on the web page to remind me of the details like the wooden beading and the gas light.
Then I drew things I remember being our caravan when I was a child, some things  stayed in there permanently and it was always a simple joy to rediscover them when we were packing .
Things like games  and observers  books, a sewing kit, an alarm clock and a radio...........


My picture is set in the early morning on a sunny summer day, the table is set for breakfast and our whippet  is sleeping under the table...............


The orange curtains are fastened back to reveal a wonderful sea view and crochet cushions add to the homely interior.........


I'm so happy with how this picture has turned out, it really looks very much as I remember our caravan holidays in the 70's and was such fun to do........


Thank you for all your kind comments on my drawings..they are so wonderfully encouraging. I agree with many of you who have said they are like childrens book illustrations.....It's just how they turn out :0)

I draw a bit every day at the moment, in an attempt to get more proficient....lots of quick sketches of anything that takes my eye....many a pretty bad but hopefully they will all help me to improve.
Jacquie x



35 comments:

  1. I love your drawings, they're so cheerful. Did you really have a whippet that slept under the table? Our one refused to look at dog beds, preferring the sofa!

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  2. Wonderful as always. I love caravans and they remind me of holidays as a child. Your drawing has beautiful nostalgia in it and I really like the little personal touches like the spotting books and the crochet cushions. Just lovely really cheered up my rainy day x

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  3. the table cloth caught my eyes!!!!!
    xxxxx Ale

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  4. I love your latest drawing of inside the caravan! When I click on the picture I feel as if I'm sitting in there overlooking the sea on a sunny day! I notice all the tiny details and love the addition of the crocheted cushion covers! Well done! The sleeping dog gives a lived-in atmosphere!
    I love Caran d'Ache Prismalo coloured pencils too. They're wonderful, aren't they? You might want to try Caran d'Ache Supracolor Soft. Professional artists use these. They are also water soluble and give a beautiful watercolour effect if a wet brush is used on the coloured areas.
    I can tell you are enjoying your drawing sessions and the results are just lovely. When you have enough, you could make them into a book!

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  5. Another wonderful picture I'd happily hang on a wall. It reminds me of our family caravan holidays looking over a bay in Devon. :)
    I still have my Observers book of birds - it still gets used! There are some things books are just best for.
    Have a great day. xx

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  6. Goodness they do bring back memories.

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  7. Such a cheerful, sunny picture. Makes me want to go on a seaside holiday but it's getting a bit cold for that in the land of oz.

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  8. Your pictures always give me a buzz. I automatically smile when I look at them, and they just make me feel so happy! :D Another lovely one, thanks for sharing with us all. xxx

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  9. Love the drawing and the " crochet" pillows look so a like.
    Liefs, Melanie

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  10. I like your drawing! Yes, I saw Lucy's caravan also..ad wished so much to have such too! And decorate it with all those cozy things!
    All the best for your hobby, I'm sure it'll gradually become perfect!
    Have a wonderful day ahead!
    Anna

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  11. Well, I'm smiling. We were tent people when I was a kid, as my parents could never afford a caravan. Tenting in an Australian summer is not for the feint hearted!
    Love your work - you go girl! :)

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  12. I wish I was sat in your caravan right now....looking out to the sea! Oh, when you draw me just do a little airbrushing won't you, thanks! :) x

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  13. I've looked and LOOKED but can't see Tom Tit anywhere!! I guess your caravan holiday must have taken you very far from home ;)

    Really enjoying going on your drawing adventure with you, the details you put in are just lovely.

    Jones x

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  14. i love seeing your illustrations/drawings ~ they are really lovely ;0)x

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  15. Such a wonderful drawing, the colours really capture the essence of a caravan holiday. How I would love to have a caravan like the one in the postcard (in fact I don't think I would ever leave it!). Chel x

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  16. Jaquie...you are really getting better and better....get some printed up as cards or postcards or labels they are adorable!!!
    d x

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  17. Oh I love a caravan picture, they evoke such happy childhood memories. Your drawing is fabby ... Sarah x

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  18. It's lovely, it looks homely and welcoming, and it looks as though a gorgeous summer day awaits...

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  19. Lovely..happy memories shared so beautifully.

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  20. Another set of wonderful drawings...really enjoying these!

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  21. It's very nostalgic, and I love the sunny coastal view you created. x

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  22. Such detail in this one, I like the shadows on the table. Jo x

    http://joeveryday19.blogspot.co.uk/

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  23. I do enjoy seeing your drawings. You are doing a wonderful job!

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  24. QUE LINDO DESENHO AMIGA,SER MUITO ORIGINAL SEU PROJETO,PARABÉNS.BOA QUINTA.BEIJOS.VALÉRIA.

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  25. Sweet Jacquie
    We also had a groovy brown and orange interior decorated caravan in the 70's and those were some of the best days of my childhood, I am a camper at heart and would love to have a 70's caravan to make over. My mum and dad unfortunately sold theirs in the 90's it was a sad day indeed and I was in my 20' by then and didn't shown much interest in having it myself, gosh I wish I could rewind and change my mind now!
    Fabulous, detailed and precious illustration xxx Penny

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  26. I used to love our family caravan holidays as a child. Thanks for bringing back some memories :-) Rowen@ Coastal Colours x

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  27. It's very sweet. I'd like to be in there right now. :)

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  28. Stunning actually. Really love the the shades of orange in the curtains. You are getting better Jacquie with every drawing. Are those water color pencils?

    Sapna

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  29. I love your drawings Jacquie - they are so cheerful and nostalgic. I agree they would make wonderful illustrations for children's books but I think they would also make wonderful cards or prints to hang on the wall too.

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  30. My eye went straight to that PERFECT box of Kellogg's Corn Flakes ... a sight I remember well from my own childhood. This is another wonderful drawing - and thanks for letting us see the details close up. And yes, it would make a wonderful card.

    Those granny cushions and the guidebooks really caught my fancy too. Also the truly idyllic view out the windows! I would like to visit that place. :)

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  31. I love it so much! My favorite so far. And I've loved them all. Keep it up!

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  32. Wow hon - your drawing is amazing! Look at those granny cushions. It looks absolutely idyllic and I have complete and utter caravan envy now!!

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  33. You are a very talented lady! xxxx

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  34. This has really made me smile, it's such a happy picture. I love all the little details like the toy cars, doll and Observer books!

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