Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock from BBC's Sherlock.
Ink and brush on coldpress Arches watercolor paper. Original given to Benedict at the PBS Sherlock Season 2 Q&A event in NYC on May 2, 2012!
Sketchbook doodle.
Autumn's super-heroine character, Tasneem! She's a bit exasperated. Looking at the original art of her, I've just realized that she's supposed to be wearing a cardigan rather than a long undershirt, but I think this would also work.
"How bad can I be..."
A sketch of a less cartoony Once-ler! I'd love to do a full illustration of him if I can find the time.
I used to do little doodles of my outfits - I may make this a thing again!
Figure study; the model was laying with her head behind a pole, unfortunately.
Summary of this week's online dating emails.
If anyone is having better luck than me at this, care to share your secrets?
Merlin, from BBC's Merlin
Ink on cardstock to practice some brush inking techniques.
Hourly Comics day, 8-9am.
Hourly Comic Day, 7-8am.
Illustration on the Metropolitan Museum of Art's reopening of the Islamic Art exhibitions.
Welcome to the art blog of illustrator Eileen McLain!
I'm based in NYC and have a bachelor's in Communication Design/Illustration from Pratt Institute. This blog will contain both sketches and finished work. My official portfolio and contact information can be found here.
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