Category: Illustration

This is day nine of my InkTober Project as I take part in Jake Parker’s 2016 InkTober Initiative.
For my Inktober Project not only am I using the 2016 InkTober prompt list for inking but I’m overlapping it with the theme of cycling which is another of my passions.
Today the prompt is ‘BROKEN’.

Inktober Day Nine. Broken.
1hr World Cycling Record . Broken on 7th June 2016. Team Wiggins. Pinarello Bold HR. SRAM Crankset, Modified front fork. 58/14 gear ratio. 54.526 km, 33.881 miles. At Lee Valley Velo Park, London. UK.
#Intoberbroken #Inktober2016 #Inktober @inktober
Inktober + Cycling = HappyWalt
#inktober #intoberday9 #inktoberbroken #inktober2016 #inktober2016broken #inktoberbroken2016 #cycling #lycra #bicycle #cyclejersey #cycleshorts #cyclinglycra #broken #teamwiggins #teamwiggo #bradleywiggins #pinarello #sram #hourrecord #leevalleyvelopark #bradwiggins

 

This is day eight of my InkTober Project as I take part in Jake Parker’s 2016 InkTober Initiative.
For my Inktober Project not only am I using the 2016 InkTober prompt list for inking but I’m overlapping it with the theme of cycling which is another of my passions.
Today the prompt is ‘ROCK’.

Inktober Day Eight. Rock.
#Intoberrock #Inktober2016 #Inktober @inktober
Inktober + Cycling = HappyWalt
#inktober #intoberday8 #inktoberrock #inktober2016 #inktober2016rock #inktoberrock2016 #cycling #lycra #bicycle #cyclejersey #cycleshorts #cyclinglycra #rock #mtb #mountainbike #cyclocross

 

This is day six of my InkTober Project as I take part in Jake Parker’s 2016 InkTober Initiative.
For my Inktober Project not only am I using the 2016 InkTober prompt list for inking but I’m overlapping it with the theme of cycling which is another of my passions.
Today the prompt is ‘HIDDEN’.

Inktober Day Six. Hidden.
Hidden Motors. Are motors being hidden in bikes for races?
If button operated, a button push could provide a much needed boost when required or to help the rider make a quick move at a decisive moment.
A small motor can be slipped into a seat tube that can power the botton bracket axle to enable the pedals to go around on their own.
Hidden on/off switch on handle bar. Saddle bag. Battery and motors. Drinks bottle. Crank drive.
The motors could also give the rider a few minutes rest when they most need it.
Use of hidden motors is also referred to as Technical Fraud or Mechanical Doping.
Competition bikes are regularly scanned for heat-emitting devices. The hubs of rear wheels are also often scanned.
Saddle bags and drinks bottles could be used to contain supplementary batteries.
Battery, motor, wires, drives to crank.
Special Report.
#Intoberhidden #Inktober2016 #Inktober @inktober
Inktober + Cycling = HappyWalt
#inktober #intoberday6 #inktoberhidden #inktober2016 #inktober2016hidden #inktoberhidden2016 #cycling #bicycle #hidden #cyclemotors #technicalfraud #mechanicaldoping #cycledoping

 

This is day five of my InkTober Project as I take part in Jake Parker’s 2016 InkTober Initiative.
For my Inktober Project not only am I using the 2016 InkTober prompt list for inking but I’m overlapping it with the theme of cycling which is another of my passions.
Today the prompt is ‘SAD’.

Inktober Day Five. Sad.
Sad cyclists. The sun is setting and the day is ending as they realise there can be no more cycling until tomorrow.
#Intobersad #Inktober2016 #Inktober @inktober
Inktober + Cycling = HappyWalt
#inktober #intoberday5 #inktobercollect #inktober2016 #inktober2016sad #inktobersad2016 #cycling #lycra #bicycle #cyclejersey #cycleshorts #cyclinglycra #sad #cyclingsunset #sunset #fixedwheel #crying #tears #sadcyclist

 

This is day four of my InkTober Project as I take part in Jake Parker’s 2016 InkTober Initiative.
For my Inktober Project not only am I using the 2016 InkTober prompt list for inking but I’m overlapping it with the theme of cycling which is another of my passions.
Today the prompt is ‘HUNGRY’.

Inktober Day Four. Hungry.
#Intoberhungry #Inktober2016 #Inktober @inktober
Inktober + Cycling = HappyWalt
#inktober #inktobercollect #inktober2016 #inktober2016hungry #inktoberhungry2016 #cycling #lycra #bicycle #cyclejersey #cycleshorts #cyclinglycra #hungry #cyclingfood #cyclepicnic #picnic #sandwiches

 

This is day three of my InkTober Project as I take part in Jake Parker’s 2016 InkTober Initiative.
For my Inktober Project not only am I using the 2016 InkTober prompt list for inking but I’m overlapping it with the theme of cycling which is another of my passions.
Today the prompt is ‘COLLECT’.

Inktober Day Three. Collect.
Many cyclist collect Lycra. Lycra bends and moved easily to avoid chafing. Sky Team promote black. This is not good for road safety 🙁
Longer back to keep lower back covered. Rear pockets to carry stuff. Leg wear higher to keep back covered. Padding essential for both men and women. Half zip. Padding provides protection from bumps. Full zips undo all the way down for if super hot. e.g. on a hill climb. Cyclists don’t wear any pants under shorts to avoid chafing. Insects like bright colours too! Team Tinkoff’s bright yellow/green is great for roads. High next helps protect from the sun. Note: You don’t have to wear lycra to ride bike. Unlike cotton, lycra helps sweat move away from the skin.
#Intobercollect #Inktober2016 #Inktober @inktober
Inktober + Cycling = HappyWalt
#inktober #inktobercollect #inktober2016 #inktober2016noisy #inktobercollect2016 #cycling #lycra #bicycle #cyclejersey #cycleshorts #cyclinglycra #teamsky #teamtinkoff

This is day two of my InkTober Project as I take part in Jake Parker’s 2016 InkTober Initiative.
For my Inktober Project not only am I using the 2016 InkTober prompt list for inking but I’m overlapping it with the theme of cycling which is another of my passions.
Today the prompt is ‘NOISY’.

Inktober Day Two. Noisy.
Ratt Tatt Tatt Tatt Ratt Tatt Tatt
#Intobernoisy #Inktober2016 #Inktober @inktober
Inktober + Cycling = HappyWalt
#inktober #inktobernoisy #inktober2016 #inktober2016noisy #inktobernoisy2016 #cycling #lycra #playingcards #childhoodmemories #bicycle

Today is day one of my InkTober Project as I take part in Jake Parker’s 2016 InkTober Initiative.
For my Inktober Project not only am I using the 2016 InkTober prompt list for inking but I’m overlapping it with the theme of cycling which is another of my passions.
Today the prompt is ‘FAST’.

Inktober Day One. Fast. #Intoberfast #Inktober2016 #Inktober @inktober Inktober + Cycling = HappyWalt #inktober #inktoberfast #inktober2016 #inktober2016fast #inktoberfast2016 #cycling #velodrome #lycra #trackbike

Today I drew some people. I was partly influenced by members of cast returning to the UK television series ‘Cold Feet’.

Blackberry Vodka. Harvesting and preparation in progress.
For every 400g of blackberries add 70cl of vodka and 150g of caster sugar. Add more sugar later to taste.
Soaking to shift bugs. Spot the escaping bug.
Vodka was a bulk buy with Nectar points. Empty Vodka bottles remain.
Mary Berry 🙂
Shake Demijohns occasionally.
September: Harvest. Preparation.
October & November: Stare expectantly at demijohns.
December: Strain and Bottle. Drink. Share as Christmas gifts (delete the latter)
Next step: Gin.

Today I drew some hands

I produced this Birthday Greeting to post on the Facebook pages and other social media of friends instead of just typing up a few words.
The base illustration including the words ’Happy Birthday’ get reused each time by me hand rendering lettering for a more personal message on an acetate overlay. Both the artwork and the acetate overlay gets scanned in each time and the acetate wiped and reused.

Today I played with Manikin style poses.

These are development drawings in my sketchbook for an ongoing personal project [Project Monty].

Project Monty

Here he is wearing his outfit in various colour combinations around his office

Today we visited Shaw’s Corner, the former home of George Bernard Shaw in Ayot St Lawrence, Hertfordshire. GBS left the house in the safe hands of the National Trust. I drew this 15 x 10cm miniature from a bench in the garden just near his garden writing room which is intriguing as it rotates on it’s base.

I have returned to One Southwark Bridge, London to commence what is now my third contract to delivery at the Financial Times which has always been a challenging but highly rewarding experience with great people. I have marked the occasion with a piece of art. As I outlined the artwork I wondered whether this might be the only UK newspaper defiantly flying the EU flag?

These are more of my development drawings in my sketchbook for an ongoing personal project [Project Monty].

Project Monty

Notes: Maybe she could wear a different colour each day like normal people. Stuff needs to be washed and dry cleaned.

A late afternoon/early evening walk.

I drew this during the Drawing London on Location Meet Up in Regents Park. http://goo.gl/hlKoWG
This is a drawing of Sarah. Florence, Sarah and I wondered what to draw in our second session and decided to draw each other from our benches.