Funny enough, I was trying to come up with a new witchy character to accompany another character and Geek Girl appeared - no idea where from? She's obviously been waiting in the back of my mind for her moment to shine. I was thinking of people who inspired me so perhaps she is a collaboration of that idea. Her cowgirl boots are definitely a tribute to the inspirational artist, Kelly Rae Roberts, who literally changed my life overnight. I guess Geek Girl also reminds me of a truely inspirational friend of mine who of course wears glasses, is a sharp witted amazing writer, often peeks over her glasses fluttering her long lashes and who is constantly trying new ways of taming her mass of springy curls (although her hair is not at all orange - I just like using orange...). The black skivvy and pink skirt probably represents my fatal attraction to black versus my horror in wearing anything pastel. The leopard print tights? Definitely an after thought - just seemed to add another layer of intrigue. But hey, lets not over think things...
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| Geek Girl character is hand-sketched in pencil and coloured using Photoshop. |
Hi Karen, your work is fantastic - you're so versatile! I did Kelly Rae's "flying lessons" e-course and find her so inspiring, too. Best of luck with your blog - look forward to seeing more of your artwork...
ReplyDeleteAww, don't think I've inspired anyone before. Thank you. She's very cute. Perhaps I should go bloodnut? You think?
ReplyDeleteThanks Tina! And Rah for Kelly Rae (I say...)!
ReplyDeleteAhhhh, so cute! Love the crazy hair and cheetah tights!
ReplyDeleteYep she's definitely got a style of her own! Hey Cindy, your site and artwork is absolutely awesome (and i never use the word awesome...)
ReplyDeleteFunny character! I really like it!
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