Movember Sketchy @ The Forum

This evening I've been to Sketchy at The Forum in Sheffield, which is a live art event, during which a drawing competition is held for all attendees.

The theme was movember, so I came up with bees with facial hair...'Beeards.'

I tried to use techniques I've learnt at college recently, so I stuck with a very limited colour palette and thought about composition, leaving white space. I drew the bees in a continuous line with my left hand as well. I quite like the messy effect it created.

This is the last time I'm letting myself draw insects for a while though - I'm getting carried away!

Trip to Weston Park Museum

Last week I spent my day in Weston Park Museum, Sheffield drawing some of the beautiful insects that are on display.

I'm definitely up for doing things like this more often. It was really nice and relaxing to sit and draw things that I like for my own enjoyment!