I love to draw and paint but I rarely bother to make the time unless its for a project i’m working on such as a greetings card. I find it hard to just pick up a pencil/paintbrush and just draw or paint. Without a set aim I can’t seem to find inspiration for a subject matter so usually end up just doodling

So yesterday whilst browsing through flickr groups  I was very happy to find Illustration Friday 

“Illustration Friday is a weekly illustration challenge. A topic is posted every Friday on the Illustration Friday site. Then participants have all week to come up with their own interpretation. Anyone is free to join, regardless of skill or experience – just draw!!”

I really love this idea and hopefully it will give me the inspiration I need to pick up a pencil more often. 

So here’s my entry for this weeks theme which was CAGED.

 I usually try to avoid drawing people as its not something I’ve ever been that good at so usually I find it a bit of a headache but I actually enjoyed myself with this one but then I have always been fascinated with vampires. I would have loved to have spent longer on this and perhaps used paints instead but a) tonight was the closing for this weeks challenge and b) i’m currently working on a card for my sisters birthday which means I don’t have the time at the moment. I think I may have to come back to this one when I have some more free time :)

Once finished and uploaded the image reminded me a little of  Rihanna’s song Disturbia so I couldn’t resist also making a glog using them together  

Please comment I would especially love any feedback and please share links to your own artwork.