Zindy's Drawings - One and Lost Footsteps

[Zindy]

I thought I would show you my latest WIP of forum member Kaia /sillulillu. Her reference can be found here: http://zindy-zone.dk/forum/showthread.php?p=265854#post265854
I really love that photo of her and had to do a little drawing of it. I am a little scared to do the hair - red is never easy. Still discussing with myself wheter to use pastels or colour pencils for the hair. Anyway, I guess I will have to decide soon :)
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/work_on_progress/kaia_wip1.jpg

[chanel]

sooo beautiful=) Kaia will be speechless=D <3

[sillulillu]

Oh my god Zindy! This is so beautiful!:D You made me cry:D. You're awesome!:D

[Zindy]

Another step of the drawing, only because I know you visit often and might like to see the progress :) I've used quite some time getting the tone of your hair, it's not easy young lady!;)
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/work_on_progress/kaia_wip2.jpg

Thank you Chanel, glad you like it so far :)

[sillulillu]

Oh WOW:D. This is amazing:D . And I do love to see the progress:). You actually got my hair color really well:D. I can't wait to see it when it's done:D.
By the way I showed it to my mom and she wanted to thank you:). I've always whined to her that she should try to draw me and now I'm off her back lol.
*hugs and kisses*

[Amanda65619]

That's beautiful!

[Cold Shiva]

Very nice idea to post some WIP's in the forums; it gets a little more active this way. It certainly have the essence of her "typicalls", but I never doubt that was one of your strongest points. Nice to see some ID of fellow artist too :)

[ThePanda]

Very expressive, top notch work!

[Zindy]

Thanks for the nice comments :)

One last picture of it in progress before I show the finished drawing. I would have been done with it already had it not been for the addictive Zuma ;)
I basically just need the final touch to the flowers, the shirt and the background.
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/work_on_progress/kaia_wip3.jpg

[Nexus]

Hello Zindy!

I dont think i must say you how good you are. You now it!
I´m glad to see this greatful drawing from you and its amazing.
I like how you combine the Flowers with Kaia and the background. What for great colours.
Thats a picture what I whould hang on a Wall in a Room where everybody can see it!

I also think that the Member sillulillu will be amazed and really happy about it!

So maybe i join your thread next time to look what you have done then.

Greetz Nexus

[sillulillu]

You played Zuma again?:D I did too lol:D It looks amazing:D. I can't thank you enough! You made me look so pretty :D. How did you do that?

[boyusflare]

*Faints at the awesomeness of the work*! wonderful wonderful wonderful work Zindy! You've captured Kaia's pictures, really pretty there :D

[Micaiah]

Oh wow~! Super gorgeous!!
I love the colour of the hair <3

[Zindy]

Kaia, you have good features to draw, especially your lips, wasn't hard to make you look pretty :)
Thanks much Micaiah and Aaron, I very much enjoyed working on this one.

Here's the final drawing, Fire Soul.
The title of the drawing in Danish is "Ild Sjael", which would be translated to "fire soul". The expression doesn't exactly exist in English I learned but in Danish it means something in the lines of a passionate strong willed person. Kind of how I think Kaia is - mixed with that fire red hair of hers, it was just the most fitting title to me.
Hope you like it, especially you Kaia :)
It was interesting to do this because of the colours - how I long even more for the beautiful Autumn colours now.
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/pastels/fire_soul.jpg

[xNatje]

I love the final piece Zindy!

[sillulillu]

I love it Zindy! I can't put it in words how much I like this:). It's HUGE honor to be drawed by an artist like you:). I put it to my computer desktop :D.
Thanks again. I love the title that you choose. It does suit for me;).
Once again thank you thank you so much!:D I'd send you cookies if I'd know where you live:).
Oh and thanks for the compliment:)

[donogh]

thats pretty awesome!

[LisaFeehily]

I can imagine it was diffucult to get the haircolour right. it looks very good now! :) but, since when do you love autumn? I thought you preferred summer?

[Cold Shiva]

I love this Zindy. Not only you've captivated her likeness, but you've nailed down that power of yours: the expression. Although the expression is meant as a fired soul, I get a whole different feeling from her. Kaia isn't a temperamental person, but more gentle with alot of feeling. Step on it, and you'll get alot backfire. What I would say that you captivate more likely she has that sensitivity and compassion.

You really made her calm and very friendly and not so "polished" and very natural. This is what I enjoy. With all do respect Kaia:

Don't feel too down, if I see this, know that people can look alooooot worse :D.

[sillulillu]

Hey, this is one of the kindest decription of me.
I love the drawing so much lol.

[JoePal]

Wow. I'm amazed. The hair is perfect. I wish I could work with color the way Zindy and others can. Its just a great peice. One of my favorites.

[BeautifulDisaster]

OH MY GOODNESS Zindy !!
This is absolutely AMAZINGG !! Words can not describe this portrait !
You are succccccccch a fabulous artist !
And I think the title is aweesome too ! :D
and I just love the colours, :)

Kaia, you must feel so honoured to be drawn by wonderful artist like Zindy, :)

[Zindy]

Thanks for your sweet comment, it made me smile :)
Lisa - since I have terrible migraine attacks most of this summer.

So, I am drawing another forum member - beautiful Chantal/Chart :)
I've decided to post a little preview, to have your opinions on it so far. I wanted to do a dreamscape with warm purple colours. I must admit I am happy how it's going so far. My plan is to do the water in grey tones, like my La fille des eaux sombres drawing, only better hopefully.
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/work_on_progress/purple_dream_s.jpg (http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/work_on_progress/purple_dream.jpg)
(You can click it bigger)

[sillulillu]

Migraine attacks? Poor girl. Are you better now?

I'm sure Chantal will jump of happiness! This is just so beautiful. She looks gorgeous on that photo and you caught her beauty well. Big hug:)

[ester_duraes]

wow Zindy, that is such a masterpiece!! oO
I love it, and it's still not finished!! It's really incredible how you can work both wth b&w and colour, you definitely fullfil the definition of artist.
I can't wait to see it finished :)

[Beautiful_Dream]

THAT'S AN AMAZING DRAWING I've nothing to say !
how long did it take ?

[BeautifulDisaster]

Awh Zindy, it looks wonderful alreadi.
Cant wait til it's finished :D

[Chart]

I'm thrilled Zin, it's perfect :D I love the colors and the concept :D

[Forest_genie]

oh so beautiful .. i wish someone could drew me but I'm not such a beautiful person :D

admirations for sillulilu i really loved the photo when i saw it! and the drawing is so beautiful really

[Zindy]

Thanks much you all ♥

Kaia - it's on and off, sadly. The heat is hard on my head, past days haven't been that good but now that the rain is coming it takes off the headaches usually. I just really look forward for the autumn and winter as it will give me some relief. It's not much fun with a constant pressure on your head :/ I used to really like summer though...

Bassim - I did the drawing in a couple of days. I am a little surprised how fast I did it too, must be because I really was into the drawing :)

Genie - aw, don't worry. I don't remember having seen you? I will open a thread soon where you are welcome to post your photos. I admit I adore beauty but I also really like uniqueness :)

Chantal - I am very happy you like it. I hope you like the end result too :) Loved drawing you.

Ester - Thanks much that is such a compliment.

Here's the final drawing. I feel happy how it turned out and am ready to do another dreamscape perhaps in some different colours. If anyone would like to be the model feel free to post your photos in the Inspire me thread posted in the Photos forum:

Thanks for being the beautiful model Chantal :)

http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/pastels/purple_dream_ss.jpg (http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/pastels/purple_dream.jpg)

[sillulillu]

I hope you'll be better soon. As, at least in Estonia, the weather really turn colder every day and there is less sun. But maybe you should see a doctor? It's not normal to have migrains like that.
But the drawing is beautiful. The emotion and the landscape is awesome! And you already knew that:D
I might send you some of my photos:D i know you drew me already but maybe you want to use some of them.

[Cold Shiva]

This is superb Zindy. I think you've step outside the limits a bit. Beautiful and definitly something else.

[J.J]

Great drawing and nice choose of colours!! I really like the mystical background :)

[jamesssxD]

:Dgorgeous!! the drawing is amazing, chantal will be really happy:D

[BeautifulDisaster]

Once again Zindy, it turned out absolutly fabulouss ! :D
I love how you did....well... everything, I cant pick out one part I like more.... lol

[Helene]

That's beyond beautiful. Both the drawing and the model. ;)
Speechless.

[Chart]

I love it very very much Zindy! I love the colors you used. It's funny you made a wintery scenery.. because I actually love winter :p Amazing work ;)

[Zindy]

Glad you liked the result Chantal :)

And thanks so much for your comments.

Kaia, it is here too, finally. Today it's the first day it has felt like real autumn. As I write this the wind is strong on the window :)

I have been very much into cats lately. Thought I would post them here as well + my latest WIP of my mom's new kitten. Someone left it too :( He's not very old and very very playful. He was about to attack the camera ribbon in this shot I am using :)
Only little problem is having the right direction in the kittens eyes. I hope I will manage to make him look more down. I plan to add a ladybug on one of the straws :)
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/photography/grey_kitten_s.jpghttp://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/work_on_progress/grey_kitten_wip1.jpg
My latest cat drawing, Bear Cat:
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/coal/2009/bear_cat_s.jpg

[sillulillu]

Cute kitties:) My mom hates cats lol. Mostly because they pee all the times in her flowers. But they are cute:) Even she admits it:D.

[BeautifulDisaster]

awww, those kittens are just adorable ! ^^)

[Cold Shiva]

You put so much soul into everythig. I'm amazed how you do that everytime!

[Chart]

I love your kitty drawings Zindy, they're all very adorable and tehnically perfect as well.

[Zindy]

Thank you, that is a great compliment :aww:

My latest I did of Robin, posting it here as it's one of my favourites I have done this year:
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/pastels/robin_rose.jpg
And my other new drawing I did, after my Sunday morning search for new icons for the forum. I really liked the cloud nine :love3: and decided to do my drawing version :D Kind of make me smile when I look at it cause it reminds me of it.
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/colour_pencil/cloud_nine.jpg

[ester_duraes]

OMG oO the drawing of Robin is just... stunning!! I have no words for it, it's really one of your best, Zindy! I specially love the softness of her hair and the smooth skin. :)
it's simply gorgeous!

[BeautifulDisaster]

ah once again Zindy, wonderful works. :)
I really like the two new ones you put up.

[sillulillu]

I love the Robin one a lot. It's has her unique beauty in it, it has fantasy, it has pretty much everything that a special artwork needs.
And the cloud 9 one is cute:) It's as cute as this icon : :love3: :) It's very uh, I don't know:D...special:D

[Joane]

the drawing of robin is very beautiful and I also love the new icons xD

:thankyou:

[Micaiah]

The one of Robin is really, really beautiful :)
Cloud 9 is lovely~

[jeanine]

I loved the foto of Robin and the drawing you did is wonderful! Plus I'm really into that colour you used for the background at the moment. The swirls are nice too.

[Troy.aquadk]

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[Zindy]

Thank you much all, I am quite happy with how Robin turned out too.

Jeannine - I really like that colour too at the moment, funny how this changes :bluesmile:

Joane - Glad you like the new icons :love1:

I have been working on this one during the weekend, and I am a bit unsure about the grass. It's far from done but I don't know what is the best way to go about it. I would prefer it having some sort of realism as the kitten has.
Any advice would be great. I am planning to let it fade out in the edges as above the kittens head.
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/work_on_progress/playing_around_kitten_wip3.jpg

[Vall]

I'm so jealos at robin right now =P, anyways Zindy you probably heard this million times before but they are beautiful as always :)

[Chart]

The last cat is gorgeous, Zindy. I think you should leave the grass this way. I think it's more dynamic this way than if blending it.. it just has something to it right now ;)

[Zindy]

Thank you Valerie :hug1:

Thanks Chantal for your advice - still having a bit of doubt with it. I think the way it is now it doesn't steal too much of the attention, just not sure how real it looks :hmm:

[sillulillu]

Ah! It's so cute:). I agree with Chantal, it looks great like this:).

[Chart]

Ah yes I can imagine that, a little haha :p You're right that it kind of takes down the level of realism. Yet I'm afraid that changing it would take that special thing away..?

[mojtaba]

hi zindy ..


so great work zindy

[Cold Shiva]

It's nice to see that soft style of yours!

[Helene]

I'm lovin' the Robin one. It's so beautiful. <3

[jamesssxD]

the robin one is gorgeous, and the cat is so soft and sweet.. i love it:D

[boyusflare]

wow Zindy the piece u did with Chantal in it is amazing, it has so much soul to it. the cat drawings are truly beautiful, the cat drawing with the face at close range and big eyes is gorgeous, striking eyes and soft flowy fur. nice! :)

[gsumano]

Gorgeous drawings Zindy:D. I really like the one of Robin.

[Patricia]

oh cute cat!! I love it!!

[Hannah86]

Looks so cute! I love your cat drawings! I've got two little kittens, looking at this reminds me how sweet they are when they are playing. :D

[Zindy]

Thanks much for your sweet comments once again, there will be more Robin and more cats ;)
Hannah, it's so nice to hear from you again and I really look forward seeing your new paintings - I always loved those.

I am not drawing that many cats these days, been working on commissions and my Halloween drawing, which seems to take forever already. Besides I don't want to become a crazy cat girl not able to do anything else :D

I did complete this one not too long ago, it's a drawing I worked on for many weeks already, striped cats seem to be the most time consuming to do. I enjoied it just as much though :) I used the little kitten of my friend Lisa to create this. Loved how he looked so searching, I obviously had to put a butterfly in it. It reminds me of my mom's kittens last summer when they would jump around in the garden smelling everything and catching butterflies. They are such adorable creatures.

New Wonders
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/animals/kitten_new_wonders_s.jpg

[BeautifulDisaster]

Awwh, Zindy! That is really goood!! :D
Once again, fabulous job!

[Zindy]

Thank you much :aww:

I forgot to add, you can see little Mauie here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fall3nangel/3939959553/

[BeautifulDisaster]

You're welcome.
&awwh, very much like your drawing - adorable. ^^)

[Chart]

AHW.. I'm just... AHW!! AHW again! Really, that is SO AHW! I'm sorry for being so inspiration-less :p

[Hannah86]

Aww bless, look at that!!! So sweet. The fur looks amazing, so fluffy and I love the look on his face :D

[sillulillu]

This is the cutest cat ever!:). And I agree with Hannah, it looks so fluffy:).

[Patricia]

wonderful cat!! I have about 8 cats but they live out of my home and they are all black XD so cute!

[J.J]

Wow, nice drawing Zindy! :) The fur of the cat is perfect and I like the soft background as well. I think you should have made the butterfly lightly coloured though. :)

[LisaFeehily]

it's sweet. the only thing I would criticise are the "feet". (claws?) still, I prefer the halloween drawing. :D

[Zindy]

Thanks much all :aww: I truly loved drawing it.

Lisa, do you mean because they are showing - the claws?

I have been working on this new one the past days and I am kind of divided between whether I should keep it like this or make a background. I was thinking to do the background ice blue like her shirt with the ice crystals like the one she is holding. Just a few of them I think. However, I kind of like how it is now too, with the white space around her, which was what I was originally going for. Maybe it would add something good to it if I add the background and perhaps make it more special? Please give me your opinion, as I simply can't make up my mind and it's a bit frustrating.
Lady Snowflake
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/colour_pencil/lady_snowflake.jpg

[sillulillu]

It's beautiful as always Zindy:). I think you should leave the background white. It looks very good this way and I feel like the background would be too much for this. It might ruin the drawing.

[BeautifulDisaster]

Yes, once again, a beautiful piece of work. :)
I agree with Kaia. I think the whit eback ground looks nice. Although, I see where you find it hard to decided upon, because a little something in the background could be nice too... lol..
Not sure if that helped at all, :P

[*~debbie~*]

i am thinking a light blue with snowflakes possibly, thats what comes to my mind, a simple blue background :]

[Hannah86]

Brilliant! Perfect! As I said on D.A I really like the way her hair wraps around her, very clever. :)

[shiry]

Great work as usuall:aww:

[Joane]

hey zindy :)
I guess snowflakes in an icy blue would look great and make her eyes and the whole winter atmosphere stand out more :)

[Cold Shiva]

Great work Zindy, I like the pose. Great emotion as always.

[Chart]

It's nice already, but I have to agree with Joane... I think it'd be more beautiful if you would softly add some snowflakes in a light blue background (not the same color as her clothing, lighter) ;)

[LisaFeehily]

I also think a background would look nice.

[Zindy]

Thank you all, I decided to go with just the white background. I added the snowflake digitally for a Christmas card, I think it looks good on the screen but look forward seeing it in print when the cards arrive. I will post one for you to see :)

Lately I have been doing Lost characters and finishing a lot of older charcoal drawings I've had in progress for long. I am really bad at starting new ones.

Ben from Lost:
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/stars/michael_emerson_ben_losts.jpg

Hurley from Lost (my favourite character):
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/stars/jorge_garcia_hurley_lost_2s.jpg

Beautiful Kaia:
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/coal/2009/kaia_portrait.jpg

Moondreamer (the secret drawing of my 2010 fantasy calendar):
I used a lot of hours on this one.
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/fantasy/moondreamer_fairy.jpg

[sillulillu]

I like the me one the most:D. Ah what a ego:D. But I love the Ben one a lot too. It has a lot of emotions in his face especially eyes. It's insane how real it looks.

[Helene]

Wow Zindy. That's just incredible. Kaia, you are such a gorgeous girl.

[BeautifulDisaster]

Wow Zindy, like always, they look great! :D
I really REALLY LOVE Moondreamer though!
I can't even describe how good it is and how well you made the clouds look light and fluffy! And the girl is practically Perfect! xD

[LisaFeehily]

I like the hurley one the most :)

[Chart]

I love the drawing you did of Kaia - it's such beautiful lightning.

Ben looks freaky.. which suits him :) And Hurley looks fragile.. which suits him as well :p He might be such a big guy, his character seems so fragile to me ;)

The secret calender drawing is great too.. I love how you did the dress ;)

[Jeff Colburn]

Excellent work. I really don't know how you get that kind of detail with charcoal. Do you do highlights with white charcoal, or just erase?

Have Fun,
Jeff

[Joane]

the one of kaia is soooooo stunning.
how did you get the lips to look sooo beautiful and shiny?

If you ever have time I'd love to see a tutorial for lips in difficult perspectives plus putting shiny highlights on them... with charcoal.

you're a genious zindy ;)

[jamesssxD]

gorgeous new drawings Zindy, my favourite is Ben, love the fragile look you captured and the shading is perfect :)!!

[Zindy]

Jeff, I let the white areas be light when shading, sometimes I use my kneeded eraser to make them lighter if I accidently shade into the highlighted areas, which does happen.
Thank you Joane :aww: I mentioned it a bit above, leave the white light areas and make them whiter with you eraser when needed. Can be hard with charcoal sometimes but if you use the kneeded eraser enough you can make it almost all white.
James, I find it interesting you say fragile; I never looked at Ben in this drawing as having a fragile look before.. but looking at it again I can see it can be a bit fragile and not just psycotic :)
Chantal, I really love his role in Lost, as he is this big guy but so gentle and fragile, I think it's one of the things I love about him the most. + When Jorge saw the drawing he was very kind, gives him a big + for caring in real life too :) I think I will have to draw him again, I really loved this.

[Zindy]

I have been working on this darker drawing the past week and I have been stuck the past days whether or not to let the moon be small near the corner or to make it big behind her. I know making it big will be a big challenge with the details and shine of the moon, which is why I am leaning towards that option. I tried making big moon in photoshop and I think it looks alright? What do you like better?
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/work_on_progress/dark_moon_versions.jpg

[*~debbie~*]

i definatly like the big moon, it would look amazing!

[Vall]

O my god... thats awesome :D who's the reference?

[jamesssxD]

yesyes, the big moon would look amazing.. the girl in the drawing is beautiful:D

[Joane]

the big moon makes it look more like a "mystery" dawing. If you wanna go for something natural, I'd choose the small moon.
And I think you'd do really good with the big moon, can't be harder than shading a face ;)

[LisaFeehily]

well if you can't decide... how about a medium one?

[BeautifulDisaster]

I think the big moon could turn out really awesome. :D

[Zindy]

Thanks for the advice already, I will go with the big moon, this made me sure :)
Val, it's my best friend; Anja-Amanda.

In the meantime I finished up this drawing from the summer. I am very happy how it turned out and the feel of it.
When I look at it I get this peaceful feel and this story forms in my head. I imagine they have been out for dinner with their friends, after a long week. Finally it's weekend and the two of them can just relax (loosing up the tie), getting ready to cuddle and sleep in each others arms. I just love that.
Models; Anja-Amanda and Nicklas, from a photo shoot early summer 09. Soft charcoal.
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/coal/2009/finally_in_your_arms.jpg

[boyusflare]

lovely work again for the wip of the dark moon drawing, awesome pair of eyes! :D
And the latest drawing of the couple in it, it just shows your versitality nomatter what kind of drawing you do ( realistic, sub-realistic, simple etc ), it still has that Zindy factor in it. You're a master of emotions and feel, thanks for sharing! :D

[Beautiful_Dream]

I love the way you made the tie and the shirt !! they look completely REAL
but why do you always draw amanda xD?

[Zindy]

Bassim;
It’s not as much about drawing her as it is having a great model in hand. I wouldn’t mind using other people to pose for me but unfortunately most that I wish to use live in different countries. Andy lives 20 minutes away and is amazing in posing the way I need.

I am working on the bigger moon, it's very simplistic right now but hoping it will turn out good in the end.

[Cold Shiva]

Your latest looks very beautiful. For the moon-drawing: I thing you could use a bigger moon, a little smaller then your biggest, and place it at the position the small moon is. It should barely reach her face. But I think it's a matter of taste ;)

[Vall]

Well I adore both drawings. Anja-Amanda is really a beautiful reference, http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/a/aww.gif

I hope we get to see a new self-portrait of you soon Zindy, you are so drawable as well and I love all of your self portraits as well!

I still love these ones you made so much!:
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/fantasy/i_see_the_light.jpg

http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/mixed/you_werent_there_sad_girl.jpg

I don't know why but these capture me everytime

[Chart]

Your latest work is SO beautiful! I really want to make something like that from me and my boyfriend, but we simply lack usefull pictures :p Very great work, I really 'feel' the emotion ;)

[Zindy]

Chantal, I so know what you mean. It’s very hard to take these kinds of photos of yourself and your love, because you have to consider angle and light and everything. It’s much easier when you are behind the camera and can make the models pose for you and correct them to the position and emotion.

Valerie, thank you much for the sweet words. I will indeed use myself again. My lost was a bit in style with the series you posted from; I see the light. A the moment I just feel better using other people as models instead, my mirror aren't too good to me.

Mike, it could have been an option, had I not already drawn up the moon. I like how it's looking with the bigger moon so I am glad I went with that. Even though it might be unrealistic :)

The next step in the drawing:
I've decided to go with a purple/brown background, similar to her makeup colour. Since it's not that realistic anyway I might as well stay in that spirit :)
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/work_on_progress/dark_moon_step4.jpg

[Chart]

I found it pretty hard to tell what would be best and where to make it go, with you posting the previous WIP. But now you did the hair, I can see you totally made the right choice. It has a very nice and kind of mysterious tone to it now :)

[Vall]

Zindy, it really is turning out great, the choice of colors make the drawing interesting and beautiful because it fits beautifully. It really makes it more of a fall/winter piece, was that what you were going for when you started it? Or did you just go with the flow and see what would happen ;) anyways it's a lovely drawing :aww:

[Joane]

it looks great with the big moon and has exactely the kind of mystery touch I expected :)

[Zindy]

Chantal, I think that is why I had doubts myself, now that it's all done I am positive it should be big :)

Thank you Val, I knew I wanted these colours of the girl when I started it, except I planned for her to have all black hair but found it better with the slightly lighther brown grey. I did however planned for a creamy brown colour for the background but ended up using her make up colour for the sky instead and very happy I did.

The finished drawing, which I feel very happy with, especially her mysteries expression:
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/pastels/dark_moon_zindy_nielsen_s.jpg

[Nic xXx]

WOW, i love the colour of the sky i think it matches really nicely with the eye make up! the hair is fantastic too, im always amazed at the detail you manage to get in the hair giving it amazing depth and direction!

[BeautifulDisaster]

that is completely awesome Zindy! :D
Very good everything! Awesome moon!
And I love her mysterious expression too! xD

[sillulillu]

It came out extremely beautiful! The Moon looks really real and the colors are just perfect! And of course her face... it literally lives on paper:)

[jamesssxD]

i love this drawing Zindy! the big moon choice was perfect as it looks great, love the red background to that go with her eye make-up. the hair also looks sooo flowy and dreamy, i love this:D:D:D

[Cold Shiva]

It's very beautiful Zindy, I think it suits the mood perfectly well. In a balance it is great and you should leave it his way. If you're after a "realistic moon", I would suggest to edge off those moonlakes and moonseas (Mare) at the darksides and to pop out the moon and make the craters much more visible.

But it's done, so my advice comes in too late. Again, I think you did a marvellous job on this!

[LisaFeehily]

it's very beautiful! :)

[Zindy]

Thanks very much for the comment on Dark Moon.
Mike; you are very right, however, I deliberately did it less edged as it didn't look right. At an early stage I drew one of the areas much harder and less blurry and to me it interfered with the girl, so I decided a more blurry version of the moon.

This drawing is very dear to me, as I used the sweet Joane http://zindy-zone.dk/forum/image.php?u=623&dateline=1195662217 (http://zindy-zone.dk/forum/member.php?u=623). http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii69/Joane89/th_johannamod.jpg (http://s261.photobucket.com/albums/ii69/Joane89/?action=view&current=johannamod.jpg)
I really liked the photo and knew I wanted to do something with it. The drawing kind of changed through the process from the idea I had. I just knew I wanted a moon and black hair to begin with. I made her more innocent looking than dark, which is my favourite part of the drawing, her expression. It was interesting to use this red, the scanner never pick up the tones well, it's lacking it's life and deep colour but I still think it looks ok but as you know the scanners never show a 100 % the original.

The drawing is special to me, has a lot to do with the model used too I think :aww: I am not sure exactly how long it took but it was a long time and I was very caught up in it from the very beginning till the end.
Made with soft pastels.
Midnight Rose
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/pastels/midnight_rose.jpg

[Chart]

The moon drawing turned out absolutely beautiful! I love the use of colors, and the moon looks gorgeous and is a great addition to the atmosphere :)

You newest work is beautiful, too! The rose is.. whow, it's what actually makes this work so beautiful, if you ask me, especially the extra details of the flying petals. And again, that moon.. I love that moon :)

[Zindy]

Chantal, thank you so much, I am glad you mention it, because when I added the rose I felt the drawing got something that seperated it from being a "normal" portrait and a bit more special.

[hildemortil2]

You are a really good artist, and I think I have to thank you for starting to draw. You made me really want to start working with art

Merry Christmas

Love from Hilde

[Joane]

oh my god!!!
Zindy this is sooo incredibly beautiful. Seriously I can't say how much this made my day! Big hugs to you!!! :*

now commenting more on the skill aspects than the fact how much it flutters me to be drawn by you ;) :
the black hair looks superb and so does the moon- I see, you are becoming a moon expert ;)
and it is also very impressing how you got rid of all the vampire features and created the innocent look... I'm amazed as always by how nice pictures of me turn out when you draw them :)

amazing!

[Strawberry6263]

this is the most amazing thread zindy! i just love seeing how you start and finish your drawings. the moon one is absolutely stunning. i love that orangey color in the background. your work is just beautiful!! as always. hugs, sheryl

[youngmoons]

Beautiful! Simple but impressive composition and adorable skin tone :]

[Helene]

That expression... :heart1:

Joane is such a gorgeous girl, so beautiful and perfect for this drawing. You are so talented, Zindy. The expression really blows my mind. Loves the moon and the hair, too. *speechless*

[BeautifulDisaster]

Once again Zindy, you amaze me. :)
Wonderful drawing. It turned out just beautiful.

[Adia]

Hi, Zindy. I am new here and I ADORE your work! You are trully talented! Thank you very much for sharing!

[Vall]

Wow! This one is really enchanting. I think you made the right decision using Joane as a model for this drawing. She really has that vampire-mysterious like feeling to her. It's Awesome

[Zindy]

Thank you much, it is always great to read your comments :hug1:
Happy you like it this much Joane, I really like how the transformation went from vampire to innocence too.
Thank you and welcome again to you Adia.

Here is the progress of the drawing if you wish to see it:
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/tutorial/makingof/midnight_rose.jpg

[Adia]

Zindy, when you draw with colored pencils what kind of technic do you use for shading? circulism technic or just lines?

[Cold Shiva]

Zindy, this is a great drawing and it's nice to see your progress this way! You work quite systematic, something I can't possibly do so my head off for you!

[Zindy]

I've been working on another cutie from the forum - Ramona.
This one has been in progress for some time, worked a lot to corrrect eye error as well as getting the right expression. Still not a 100 % satisfied. It somehow didn't end up looking much like Denise even though I really aimed to when I started it. She has the most purdy lips :)
Anyway, I think I have used about 10 hours on it so far, it's going to take quite a while.
Feel free to point out any errors you see or any thoughts you might have, I still am not sure if her eyes are a 100 % even, I have stared so long that I got this "blind eye".
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/work_on_progress/unleashed_butterfly.jpg

Adia; I work in lines with colour pencils, not circulism. Not sure if that would work for me. Same goes for when I work with graphite pencils.

Mike, you think? Maybe, I am usually switching a lot when I draw, I rarely complete one area at once, as I get tired quickly when doing the same thing. I do try to finish one thing when working with colours, to avoid not hitting the right colour tone the next time, it's easier with black and white to switch around a lot.

[artsaves1228]

oh I love this new one :D the hair is so beautiful and love the freckles...Im STILL scared to try freckles :mrgreen:

[paubey]

Wow, your shading is magnificent here : nose and freckles look amazing, just as the magical pose :aww:

[xNatje]

I really love Midnight Rose.
The new one is also great! I love how you always draw hair!

[ester_duraes]

Midnight Rose is amazing, I love her look and the way her hair flows. great job, Zindy!

the one of Ramona is already looking gorgeous, I have no idea how you can do something so perfect and sweet! congrats :)

[Chart]

Oh wow.. it's so beautiful already. I love the butterfly concept and I DO still see something Ramona there ;)

[boyusflare]

wauw... the drawings are awesome. i really like the movement in your drawing with the moon and the girl, her expression is lovely and very real. i like the rhythmic movement of the petals from the hair. it's funny my concept of your winter competition is somewhat similar.. just that it's snowflakes coming out of the hair randomly ^^

the latest drawing, the gaze in her eyes is so captivating. it's like an appetizer to look at the rest of the drawing ( it sounds kinda weird the way i have described it ), very lovely! =))

[LisaFeehily]

it's pure perfection!! I love your black&white drawings the most I think. :)

[Ramona]

Wauw Zindy.. i'm speechless. ;) It's so beautiful..
Have you made this with charcoal? I can still see myself in it, so it's definitely recognizable. :D
Love the butterflies.. and the hands.. the eyes. Everything! :) Can't wait to see this finished!!

[jamesssxD]

wow Zindy, that is gorgeous! the shading is perfect and her eyes really pop:D

[Adia]

The new one is amazing! It looks perfect, beautiful and gorgerous. I just can't unerstand how people can draw so beautifully! I envie you, in a good way)) amazing!

[BeautifulDisaster]

oh wow Zindy!!
No, nothing looks wrong. It all looks AMAZINGLY terrific!
veryy good so far, can not wait to see it all finished. :)

[Cold Shiva]

Nice work so far. And Ramona is definitly loving it ;).

[Eline]

I just wanted to say: I have been watching your work for years, Zindy, and I have always loved it.....but Midnight Rose just blew me away. I still have it in my dA message box just to return to look at it again. The expression is so powerful and the colours are amazing. Wonderful work!

[KLSADAKO]

Brilliant as always Zin ^^

[JessiicaT]

It looks great.
You are such an inspiration.

[Zindy]

Thank you very much for the encouragement, it's motivating to read your comments to my wip's as well cause it makes me want to finish them and not let them end up in the unfinished pile, thank you for that :wink2:

Ramona, I am glad you like it, it's done in charcoal indeed. I wish I could show you the finished version already but I didn't draw at all during the Holidays.

I just wanted to say: I have been watching your work for years, Zindy, and I have always loved it.....but Midnight Rose just blew me away. I still have it in my dA message box just to return to look at it again. The expression is so powerful and the colours are amazing. Wonderful work!

Aw, that is sweet :aww:

[sillulillu]

I've been working on another cutie from the forum - Ramona.
This one has been in progress for some time, worked a lot to corrrect eye error as well as getting the right expression. Still not a 100 % satisfied. It somehow didn't end up looking much like Denise even though I really aimed to when I started it. She has the most purdy lips :)
Anyway, I think I have used about 10 hours on it so far, it's going to take quite a while.
Feel free to point out any errors you see or any thoughts you might have, I still am not sure if her eyes are a 100 % even, I have stared so long that I got this "blind eye".
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/work_on_progress/unleashed_butterfly.jpg

Adia; I work in lines with colour pencils, not circulism. Not sure if that would work for me. Same goes for when I work with graphite pencils.

Mike, you think? Maybe, I am usually switching a lot when I draw, I rarely complete one area at once, as I get tired quickly when doing the same thing. I do try to finish one thing when working with colours, to avoid not hitting the right colour tone the next time, it's easier with black and white to switch around a lot.


This is way to pretty! How? How can you draw so well?:D I just love her face, it's so sweet and innocent:)

[bellaelysium]

Zindy, I always love your works and this is no exception! I cant see any mistake yet. But one minor thing is that her right shoulder seems to be bugging me but I cant put my finger on it to tell whats wrong. But overall, its really sweet and beautiful :)

[J.J]

What I like with your drawings is that all your drawings seems to have a "whole" meaning or something...I cant explain :D You just dont draw a face, there's always a nice background and other stuff making it complete.

Thanks for the inspiration! :)

[Zindy]

Kaia, I tried to keep Ramona inthere, she has a very sweet face, beautiful lips, after I added the freckles it somehow got a sweeter look though Denise do not have them actually. Funny how that works :)

Esther, thank you and I know what you mean, it seems very pointy. I made it a little less pointy than the actual photo but I guess it still looks that way. It's one of these things that you need to work on when "translating" a photo into a drawing :)

JJ, thank you, means a lot as this is one of my goals with my drawings.

[Zindy]

When you show your true self you are fragile but it's not untill you do you find yourself.

I find it interesting how a lot of people change depending on who they are with, I see it so often, even with the people I am close to.
Other people keep a distance, a mask. It's not easy being yourself but when you do and people like you for who you are you feel at peace.

I have had this drawing in process for a very long time actually, many hours went into it. I wanted it to be the first completed drawing of the year as it's a topic I find interesting.

Based on reference: link (http://sinned-angel-stock.deviantart.com/art/Behind-the-mask-117654851)
Made with Caran d'ache graphite pencils, 2B and 4B. 30x40cm | 12x16”

Unmasked
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/pencil/unmasked_zindy_nielsen.jpg

[sillulillu]

Unmasked is really meaningful drawing. It has such a deep message in it. And of course the drawing itself is very well done. I just love the soft shadows all over the drawing. One thing that is especially stunning is for me is the hairline. How on earth did you get it to look so darn real?:D. It looks like a real hairline:D. It's just insane:D.

[jamesssxD]

it's gorgeous! i agree with the message of this drawing 100%, i do this a lot too. i love the eye in this, how it looks so startled.. the hair is beautiful and so flowy and the shading is perfect. another great drawing Zindy:D:D

[LisaFeehily]

two days ago I started a drawing with a girl and a mask, too. now it will look like I'm stealing your idea. great, zindy! thankyou very much! :p

the drawing looks great :)

[JessiicaT]

I saw your unmasked on your deviant art page, I was amazed. You have so much talent its crazy. :D

[ester_duraes]

Wow, it seems weird to me to see 'Unmasked'... in a positive way, of course! :)
I say it's weird because a few months ago I started a self-portrait that was a look-a-like of your drawing, it really reminds me of it.
Great work as always, Zindy! ;)

[youngmoons]

Very nice, I really like the mask! It gives a mystical atmosphere :]

[boyusflare]

An extremely beautifulpiece, just by looking at the subtle technicals of the drawing, it's amazing. i love the meaning you have input into this work of art. I guess this piece is a learning process in how one's views on how ppl react and different relationships with people, the interaction resulting positive or negative at times, and also growing in understanding of oneself, as a person. great work :)

[Zindy]

Thanks for your thoughtful comments :aww:

I haven't been drawing much in January, only 3 drawings in total, and 2 of them I did most of last year.
Unleash the butterflies is done, as you might have seen on the site already.
Took quite some time, more than I imagined but I wanted it to be good and to make Denise happy :)
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/charcoal_drawings/unleash_the_butterflies.jpg

Here is Oops; a pin up doll type of drawing I had much fun creating - my first time drawing real big boobies ;) Done with colour pencils.
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll202/zindyzone/oops_zindy_nielsen.jpg

[LisaFeehily]

the one of denise looks SO beautiful! I love it. :)

[Helene]

I hope she loves it... I know I do. <3

[Zindy]

Thanks girls, I got a PM from Denise some days back, she likes it so it's all good =)

I've started a new drawing today, it's just a little something I got the idea for some days back and felt I could do to get myself started again after a very drawing-lazy January. The lilies' structure is killing me ;)
I have some bigger drawings to start soon, one of them being the mermaid drawing with Helene from the forum as model. She took photos for me back in December and I look forward getting started once I decide on the final small details :)
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/work_on_progress/dark_lily_step6.jpg

[JessiicaT]

Zindy, your latest work is amazing, as always! I can't even put into words how great you are!
I'm looking forward to seeing it finished as well as the mermaid one.

[LisaFeehily]

she looks like a bit like a doll. the finished (?) lily looks great :)

[Cold Shiva]

I just love the drawing of Little Ramona :D. About what you're working on right now. (No I'm not an ass this time). Hang on there, cause its turning out superb! There is alot of rolling depth and this is one of your best takes on it so far!

[ester_duraes]

I really like the overall look and I think you got a great concept with the lilys :)
I hope you can finish it soon even tough the lilys aren't easy ;)
keep up with the great work, Zindy!

[Jeff Colburn]

"Butterflies" is fantastic. The butterflies, hair, splash of freckles, it's all wonderful. "Oops" is very good too. I wonder how it would look if her clothes were a darker, richer blue.

I can't wait to see the mermaid.

Have Fun,
Jeff

[jamesssxD]

the lily you've done so far is perfect! and the model you've used is gorgeous.. love the emotion in her eyes, another great peice coming along Zindy:D

[BeautifulDisaster]

Once again, with no surpise Zindy, you have produced another master piece with Unleash the butterflies, absolutely love it! :)
Oops is quite good too. And I can just tell that the lily one will turn out marvelous! ;)

[gsumano]

The Lily drawing is looking amazing !!! and I really love the Oops drawing :blush:

[Zindy]

Thank you all :aww:

Jeff, I tried out some darker colours in photoshop before actually coloring the corset on the Oops girl and it looked much better with a lighter colour which is why I ended up going with the very light blue.

Oh waw, thank you Mike :tongue: ;)

I did finish Dark Lily, as you might have seen on my website some time back. Here it is:
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/charcoal_drawings/dark_lily.jpg

My lastest Pin-Up girl, for the Valentine's Day, I am working on a more traditional romantic realistic drawing too though:
Sweet Valentine
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/colour_pencil/Sweet_Valentine.jpg

Some train doodles I did on my way to my parents. Takes 2.30 hours by train and gets pretty boring without music or pencils.
This is the type of work I did when I first started drawing again. I really haven't done anything like it in years, which is kind of strange for me to draw these "persons" again.
Let me go
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/pencil/let_it_go_black_and_white.jpg

Felt like doing it in colour afterwards: My mom really liked this one so I gave it to her. She likes these kind of drawings the most as well as my darker gothic drawings, always found that kind of cool as she's my mom :) My dad on the other hand always liked my very realistic detailed drawings the most.
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/colour_pencil/let_me_go_colour.jpg

The last one I did on my way home in the train:
Too Attached:
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/colour_pencil/too_attached.jpg

[BeautifulDisaster]

Once again Zindy, wonderful works. Dark Lily turned out amazing, and I really like Sweet Valentine, it is very quite sweet. :D
And I have never seen any of your train doodles before, or, atleast none that I can recall, but I like them a lot as well... Just something about them... :)
... I'm quite envious of you to be honest... I wish I could have such talent as you, and be able to be so diverse in the styles of which you draw...
But, once again, Aweesome new works! :aww:

[Zindy]

BeautifulDisaster; :hug1: for your sweet words :)

My latest pin-up doll girl. I wanted to try some different colours this time, yet do it in the lines of the previous 2. I loved doing this one, it was a lot fun with the very red colour. My favourite part is the heart behind her, it adds something special to it I think.
She's made with Caran D'Ache colour pencils and Faber Castell colour pencils.
30x40cm | 12x16inches
Heart Doll
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/colour_pencil/heart_doll_zindy.jpg

This is my traditional love drawing for Valentine's Day. It's based on my favourite photo of Anja-Amanda and Nicklas I took last spring. I think it's such a sweet moment captured. Like the first time you are passionated with the one you love.
I dedicate the drawing to all the lovers out there as well as all of you who's still waiting for the one :love5:
Made with soft charcoal.
30x40cm | 12x16inches
First Time
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/charcoal_drawings/first_time_zindy.jpg

[J.J]

Beautiful drawing! Very good job with the hair :)

[mojtaba]

aaah !!! you are always fantastic .........

[citaliene]

Totally love the guy! :)

[BeautifulDisaster]

hehe, you're very welcome Zindy,:aww:
And I lovee the newst two you've drawn, and deffinately First Time!!
Augh, you're so talented... lol.

[Cold Shiva]

BANG! You nail me with your quick lowdowns! Awesome. Those gothic dolls are one of your first drawing-nostalgy I can remember you drew them in 2003 :)

[Zindy]

Thank you much :aww:

Mike, I am surprised you remember :O Sometimes I feel you remember my work better than I do.

My latest work; The Broken Chain.
I won't say too much about this drawing as I want you to make your own thoughts and interpretations of it.
I started the drawing in January and just recently finished it as I decided on the background. I originally intended something slightly different but I am happy with the end result as it has the mood I was hoping for (original idea was a snowscape).
As always the drawing is a mix of imaginary elements and realism.
I wanted the colour scheme to be rather pale and not too bright and strong in colour to match the mood. The outfit is based on my own, I like this elegant simple look.

I really enjoy studying the sky and how it changes with different weather. I have quite the collection of sky photos and I look through them whenever I am going for a certain mood. There is something very free about drawing skies.

Made with colour pencils and pastels.
( 30x40cm | 12x16inches)
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/colour_pencil/the_broken_chain_zindy.jpg

[Zindy]

Thought I would post my latest flower girl summer; we had sun today - for many hours :yay:
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/pastels/flower_girl_summer_s.jpg

[BeautifulDisaster]

Once again Zindy, astonishing. Wonderful work. You're so good with colour! :D
Love them both! <3

[TRANSiENT ART]

I love the whole flower girl concept, so pretty...

[Forest_genie]

cool I like the hair soo much!!!!!!!

[Helene]

I love it! I love it! It totally reminds me of today. I was so happy cause of the sun. Spring is my all time favorite season, and this pretty much captures the joy I felt today when the sun came out.

[Jeff Colburn]

Very nice work. What would be interesting is to hide words or little images in her hair that you don't really see unless you look very closely. I know, a little off the wall, but I've seen it done by other artists and it's pretty interesting.

Have Fun,
Jeff

[jamesssxD]

gorgeous drawing! love her skin and her hair, looks so perfect.. her eyes are great also:D

[Cold Shiva]

Well done Zindy and once again a mark of the artist!

[sillulillu]

The latest flower girl is just too gorgeous! I love how her skin looks and her eyebrows! Lol weird thing to like but I really like those eyebrows. Ugh, too perfect, I don't know where was I when you where gifted with such a great talent?

[Adia]

I am in love with your drawings :-)
They are o so beautiful!

[Diablokhan]

Hi

Oh my that's good how you learn to do that

[boyusflare]

wonderful pieces again! Hopefully some day you can compile them into a series into a book, a random thought ^^ :)

[Chart]

Haven't posted much comments on your work, lately, but you probably already know I love them ;) Have to admit I do prefer your more realistic black/white artwork.. but that has nothing to do with your work, it's just the style I love most ;) You keep mesmerizing and, most importantly, inspiring people ;)

[BrianG]

These are some of the best drawings I've ever seen.

[Zindy]

:love1: To you all.

My latest:
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/charcoal_drawings/beauty_in_blossom.jpg

My March has been weird, lately just so many migraines but still getting a little done. Hope you are all great and I hope to be more around soon.

[*~debbie~*]

i think it's so beautiful Zindy, i think i like the hair the most, how it flows is amazing.

[xNatje]

The new drawing is amazing! I love how the hair flows!

[BeautifulDisaster]

You're newest is amazing, as always. :)
And I hope your migraines pass... I've never had one but from what I hear they are a nuisance :(

[jamesssxD]

gorgeous drawing Zindy as always!! love the hair, there's so much and it has so much movement in it, I can tell that took a while:p the model is also sweet, she looks a little like Claire from Lost(?)

[Jeff Colburn]

Excellent work as usual. The flowers in her hair really add that "special something" that completes the drawing.

Have Fun,
Jeff

[Zindy]

Thank you girls - and boys ;)

James, it did indeed. The model is Anja, my friend I often use to pose for me. She's very pretty and I can see what you mean with a resemblance to Emilie De Ravin :)

Jeff, glad you mention those as I felt they added something important as well. My first thought was making them light pink, similar to my Spring Kitten but I think it's good I went with the all black and white :)

BeautifulDisaster, trust me they are not nice, they ruin pretty much most of your day when you have one :/

My latest Vampire, a rather quick one. I needed to do something when having a break in the migraines:
Blood Red Midnight
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/pastels/blood_red_midnight_s.jpg
I thought I would post my WIP, been working on it for long. Debbie took some photos for me to use for another flower girl alike girl (I do know Ivies are not a flower). She is such a pretty and unique girl, one I wish I could actual photograph in real life, would be amazing. Now I just need to motivate myself to actual finish it.
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/work_on_progress/red_head_flower_girl.jpg

[jamesssxD]

the vampire is awesome, love her deep red eyes and lips, really go good with her light hair. the one of the redhead is gorgeous, you really should push yourself to finish it, the hair is so perfect and it's just amazing! :D

[Helene]

I suffer from migraines too and honestly I don't know how you even manage to draw so much when you get attacks everyday. That's devotion to your passion. :)

I'm sorry about the migraines, and I hope they pass soon. *hugs*

PS. The drawings are absolutely stunning, but I already told you that on deviantart :P

[jessie88]

wow the red hair in the ivy pic is stunning!!! u shuld definitly finish it :) love the vampire too :)

[*~debbie~*]

lol as always they are both amazing! i think you made me look good without freckles! :] and i think the "ivy girl" one looks great so far! i wish we could take pics in person too! but as i am across the world.. that'd be a LITTLE hard :D but awesome!
you had me bouncing out of my seat when i saw them!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BeautifulDisaster]

You're two new ones look amazing.. Like always. Lol. I think i need to expand my vocabulary... Running out of compliments... :P

[Cold Shiva]

That last one is gonna be so gorgeous. No wonder, it is reminding of my wife LOL.

[Zindy]

I suffer from migraines too and honestly I don't know how you even manage to draw so much when you get attacks everyday. That's devotion to your passion. :)

I'm sorry about the migraines, and I hope they pass soon. *hugs*

PS. The drawings are absolutely stunning, but I already told you that on deviantart :P

Usually people who has migraine themselves can relate truly. It really is hard but sometimes when they are there for a week you have to adjust otherwise you get nothing done :/ Thank you :hug1:

[Zindy]

I haven't given up on the redhead just yet, I just need a little break I think, just not too long :)

Last night I felt like cuteness was coming and I felt like using my colour pencils a bit. I used a reference for the pose but clothing, hair, ears, bobbles and the rest is just imagination. I basically just needed the right posture for her.
I really had much fun drawing her, what can I say, I love cute things and pink. I have a little fascination with cosplay. The girl isn't any specific character though.
It's a rather small drawing, a little under 8x11".
I used colour pencils and soft pastels.
Bubble Dreams:
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/colour_pencil/bubble_dreams.jpg

[*~debbie~*]

i love it! so cute!!! it defiantly puts a smile on my face :)

[Jeff Colburn]

Great drawing. I'm always amazed at what you bang out in a few hours.

Have Fun,
Jeff

[jeanine]

Adorable :D It's impressive how you can make up such a lovely scene almost without reference!

[Tessypoo]

oh wow you did a fantastic drawing Zindy, love the colours

[timdiesel10]

I really like your latest piece Zindy, Bubble Dreams, love the colours and general expressiveness and the feel to it, if that makes sense.

[boyusflare]

the bubble dreams is really freeeeee... it has a kind of soft and playful mood. and technically it is amazing. love it! :)

[oOXGraceXOo]

That is adorable, love it! :love1:

[Zindy]

Thank you, I am glad you liked my bubbly drawing, it was a joy to create. Lately I haven't had much time to draw but I have some drawings already posted on my website + I decided to do a new Jessica Alba/Dark Angel drawing, which has really been years. I can't help but think back to the time when I drew her so so much, it was crazy but I really did love it back then. The new drawing is based on a screen capture with the teary eyes and running tear added to make the expression stronger.
Dark Angel - Losing hope
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/stars/jessica_alba_losing_hope.jpg
Imperfect Angel
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/fantasy/imperfect_angel_s.jpg
Melancholic Star Child ( based on Beautiful Debbie)
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/pastels/melancholic_star_child.jpg
Blood Red Midnight
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/pastels/blood_red_midnight_s.jpg
Bound by your love
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/colour_pencil/bound_by_your_love_s.jpg

Lately I have realized just how much drawing is like therapy...

[boyusflare]

Love the slightly 'shimmer' factor in your works. The third drawing is my favorite o the uploads. It's like a canopy of leaves but in a hair form and when I slowly scan my eyes downwards, it's like a suprise underneath all that. Great use of the red in your vampire too! Thanks for sharing Zindy ^^

[timdiesel10]

I really like the dark angel drawing Zindy. I find drawing is definately like therapy. I have found in dark times, drawing has really helped me alot, and pulled me out of myself. :)

[jazzyraeb]

your so talented, dont let it go (to waste) [: !

[Jeff Colburn]

I'm not really sure how many ways I can say your artwork is great. All of the latest posts are great, and the drawing of Jessica is amazing.

Have Fun,
Jeff

[*~debbie~*]

awww zindy hmm i know teo particular one's i love :D and i reallllly love imperfect angel, it's so beautiful!

[Cold Shiva]

I like the melancholic starchild the most. That expression is absolutely radiant!!

[Zindy]

Thank you all :heart1:

Tim, it's the very same for me. It can help you through hard times, it's a sort of psychologist for you, only better :) It allows you to sit and think things through and somehow work through it, it's quite amazing.

[Zindy]

After over a week without art, I did a new drawing. I really think the vacation at my parents with all the nature, animals and sun did me good. I came back happier and ready to start new.
I have the drawing up for auction at Ebay: Go to auction (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=260609752188&Category=552&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26its%3DI%26otn%3D1)

Watching it fly
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/charcoal_drawings/watching_it_fly.jpg

[*~debbie~*]

it's so beautiful! i think i love everything about it! one of my favorites for sure!

[Jeff Colburn]

Love it. The heart in the hair is a great little touch too.

Have Fun,
Jeff

[Zindy]

Thanks Debbie and Jeff, I enjoyed much working on it =)

I felt like another darker charcoal drawing with an emotional theme. The drawing is about how you sometimes fail to do what you feel you should and what feels right... You feel like you are losing a part of yourself when you compromise. It's something I have struggled with a lot in my life; to find a balance and to find myself and what I truly desire.

What's left of me
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/charcoal_drawings/whats_left_of_me.jpg
Thanks to Becca for the pose: link (http://liam-stock.deviantart.com/)

[Jeff Colburn]

You did a great job in catching that emotion.

Have Fun,
Jeff

[Vall]

It's really good!

[*~debbie~*]

amazing!!! :D

[shiry]

Waw so Amazing ....I like it so so much :heart3:

[Zindy]

Thank you :hug1:

This is the latest drawing of mine in progress. I spend the weekend with my friend and we did a lot of new photos in the garden. I am very pleased with the shoot we did as it was very natural and pure.
I thought I would post this wip as I like this stage. The drawing will be faded to white with just a bit of detail on the cherry blossoms. I love creating these drawings with less shading and much white space, it's a nice contrast to my very dark full shaded drawings.

The cherry blossoms are not here for much longer I am afraid which is a pity, I love them, they represents this early spring where everything is so new and not so hot yet.

http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/work_on_progress/free_spirit_drawing_wip.jpg

[Cold Shiva]

"What's left of me". You have that magical Zindy-power again!!! I don't know how you do it...

BTW it looks much alike one of Cara Dillon's pose. Somehow it reminds me of this one ;)

http://www.caradillon.co.uk/showDetail.aspx?id=3

For the second I like the expression very well already. I like particularly the mouth. It is extremely well done.!! And somehow I find it quite finished already.

[KateGirl]

your latest is coming along great, really love the idea

[sillulillu]

It's so beautiful! It's so soft and light and beautiful! I love just staring at it like a freak :D. Can't imagine how beautiful it will look like when it's done.

[timdiesel10]

Wow, really like this new drawing wip. Very powerful expression . Looking foward to seeing the next step of the drawing :)

[Zindy]

"What's left of me". You have that magical Zindy-power again!!! I don't know how you do it...

BTW it looks much alike one of Cara Dillon's pose. Somehow it reminds me of this one ;)

http://www.caradillon.co.uk/showDetail.aspx?id=3

For the second I like the expression very well already. I like particularly the mouth. It is extremely well done.!! And somehow I find it quite finished already.

Thanks so much Mike, I really appreciate it, especially since I feel I am finding my way back...

I can very much see what you mean, has the same feel too :aww:

As for my Free Spirit, it will be left pretty much like this, only a bit more detail, as I wanted it this "airy".


Kate and Tim, thank you very much :)

Kaia, that is awesome, I really like the look of this wip, which was why I decided to post it though it was so close to being done already :)

[BeautifulDisaster]

Well Zindy, I think I have completely run out of things to say about your artwork...
You pretty much know that I love every piece you do, and say wonderful things about them as they are truly amazing. :)
So, love them! Expecially the one titled "What's left of me"... It means so much to me at this time in my life with things going on... its beautiful... <3

[Zindy]

Even if you have I love reading them. I hope you feel better soon <3

Free Spirit was completed last week. Scan has created bigger contrast in the drawing which I am not all happy with but you know how scans always appear a tad different.
http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/pencil/free_spirit_drawing.jpg

[Vall]

It turned out so pretty. I love how the cherrie blossoms fade away in the white paper. You really did a good job once again ;)

[Zindy]

Thank you Val :heart1:

I really am back to my black and white charcoal drawing these days, I really love it. Especially the light I enjoyed studying and recreating here:

Everybody's Leaving

Wouldn't it be great living in a world where people you loved and cared about didn't leave but stood by your side till the very end?
...but people always leave.

http://zindy-zone.dk/images/drawings/charcoal_drawings/everybodys_leaving_s.jpg
Thanks to Bina for the beautiful pose: link (http://pumpkin-stock.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d2qgddx)

[*~debbie~*]

both your new ones are beautiful!
and so much emotion in "everybody's leaving"
wow is all i can say, it's beautiful work.

[Joane]

A very fine piece, I love how you use charcoal. the dress is especially well done, even more impressing as the folds don't show too well in the reference picture.

[Chart]

Your free spirit drawing is gorgeous. I suppose I understand how you feel about what scanning makes it look like, don't we always have that issue....?
But I don't care now, because I can still see how pretty it is. As Val said, the blossoms are really pretty, a great add :)

The newest drawing is beautiful, too. Of course the dress caught my eye first, the folds being so mesmerizing. Best, though, is the meaning of the drawing.. totally feeling like that..

[Cold Shiva]

Your free spirit is definitly a strong piece of work!
I like the lonesome mood with the swap-shadows compared to te background. It gives the piece exactly the depth and pull to where it needs. Well done!

[ortal]

l like two of your lest drawings i am speechless you are the best