tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post9044761398782409643..comments2024-03-13T00:34:26.982-07:00Comments on Sarah Melling: Pencils and Paper: Illustration Friday: SwarmSarah Mellinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16287853021739077607noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-91389521917031775382011-05-24T07:14:26.418-07:002011-05-24T07:14:26.418-07:00Wow. Wonderful work, Sarah. I love drawing bugs as...Wow. Wonderful work, Sarah. I love drawing bugs as well. My first real illo jobwas to draw 78 bugs for the Philadelphia Zoo. I wasn't 100% comfortable with bugs before that project but afterwards I found them just fascinating and much more comfortable to be around.Chuck Dillonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029728281101218438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-4202720104308076172011-04-13T14:03:15.724-07:002011-04-13T14:03:15.724-07:00wow!!! Amazing work ♥wow!!! Amazing work ♥Ana M.F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03586000752943051161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-66159768505155682102011-03-20T16:36:58.163-07:002011-03-20T16:36:58.163-07:00I am also inspired by patterns in nature and take ...I am also inspired by patterns in nature and take many photographs with this as my subject, unsure where they may be of use in the future, other than purely as a source of amazement.<br />Your illustration is beautifully executed. I love the contrast of the very delicate wing structure with the large bold body.Susan Charlottehttp://susancharlotte.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-3297057659108947832011-03-13T03:04:16.023-07:002011-03-13T03:04:16.023-07:00Hey Sarah
Many thank for your comment on the blog...Hey Sarah<br /> Many thank for your comment on the blog! I am just getting straight after moving back to the UK ( well not really organised but at least almsot readjusted to time zone. Lovely bee!! how cool that you drew one from life. They are not easy are they! ... I didnt realise when I first started how tricky their legs were. You have a beautiful elegant style! <br />Valsharp green pencilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03995814359038535193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-31334204348361305012011-03-10T14:21:38.026-08:002011-03-10T14:21:38.026-08:00Suberb detail in this rendering! Makes mine seem q...Suberb detail in this rendering! Makes mine seem quite shabby by comparison. And getting deceased bees from a beekeeper; now why didn't I think of that? ;)Laura G. Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09698929175179994511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-19824907402245627622011-03-09T18:45:50.517-08:002011-03-09T18:45:50.517-08:00amazingly beautiful!amazingly beautiful!Kristin G Jacksonhttp://kristingjackson.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-35752488549259410172011-03-09T10:14:58.989-08:002011-03-09T10:14:58.989-08:00Sarah, sorry it's taken so long to visit! But ...Sarah, sorry it's taken so long to visit! But as someone above wrote, "You do not disappoint!" This bee is wonderful and your work's right on par with John Burgoyne! A friend of mine's a beekeeper and if you get the chance to watch Steve extract the honey, do it. The whole world of bees is truly amazing and they're such wonderful critters and your rendition is so delicate, subtle and superb. Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-35457030306825085972011-03-08T22:43:49.794-08:002011-03-08T22:43:49.794-08:00Very beautifully done. With coloured pencils? Derw...Very beautifully done. With coloured pencils? Derwent? <br />How can somebody NOT like bees? <br />PaulaMindful Drawinghttp://www.mindfuldrawing.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-57102404128052853952011-03-08T20:18:59.410-08:002011-03-08T20:18:59.410-08:00OH MY GOODNESS!!! I am so glad you stopped by my b...OH MY GOODNESS!!! I am so glad you stopped by my blog as I got the chance to meet you. Your work is incredible!!! I love all your work. Your chestnuts up there is beautiful and this bee is out of this world. You are a true learner!!! You actually asked for specimen. That's amazing!!! I see my friends have been by your blog too. Wonderful!Ces Adoriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17338000465619901229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-51987521437607783862011-03-08T13:50:05.073-08:002011-03-08T13:50:05.073-08:00Oh my goodness, your bee is incredible! I enjoyed...Oh my goodness, your bee is incredible! I enjoyed enlarging it and admiring all the teeny tiny hairs and details. Astounding work! And your hand lettering is excellent!Bella Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02139728758198482234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-49927598338221491542011-03-07T22:03:00.631-08:002011-03-07T22:03:00.631-08:00Thanks, everyone! I'm so behind on getting sta...Thanks, everyone! I'm so behind on getting started on "warning"... Hopefully something will materialize soon.Sarah Mellinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16287853021739077607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-1065543030790713582011-03-07T19:43:17.044-08:002011-03-07T19:43:17.044-08:00Hey Sarah! First off, God bless you for teaching o...Hey Sarah! First off, God bless you for teaching our youngsters. Secondly, you have a wonderful blog! I found you by way of Bella. And finally, as I was reading your “swarm” post, I was waiting for the part when you say “And since I wasn’t happy with my attempt at illustrating a bee, I posted the photo that Mr. beekeeper gave me as a reference.” This is totally amazing! You have an wonderful talent Sarah Melling!MrBibleHeadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13689409226190086912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-38623363044545529002011-03-06T11:54:52.983-08:002011-03-06T11:54:52.983-08:00This is beautiful!This is beautiful!Paula Pertilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02742881646337180321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-72772565784200703762011-03-05T15:35:07.498-08:002011-03-05T15:35:07.498-08:00It's incredible, as usual! The detail is spot...It's incredible, as usual! The detail is spot-on. Excellent work.Deirdrehttp://dkmart.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-16053365524121641062011-03-03T11:58:25.923-08:002011-03-03T11:58:25.923-08:00Amazing detail, all those little hairs and the win...Amazing detail, all those little hairs and the wings look so transparent!Cathy Holtomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12510196597713178864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-22375725620187969452011-03-03T09:43:21.954-08:002011-03-03T09:43:21.954-08:00I admire your precision!I admire your precision!Elizabeth Rose Stantonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05725663688810441280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-42874226892860293472011-03-02T21:46:05.723-08:002011-03-02T21:46:05.723-08:00Wowza, Sarah...this is superb! What a gorgeous int...Wowza, Sarah...this is superb! What a gorgeous interpretation of the prompt and I love the letters as well..wonderful! I will need to take my hubby to Willow Glen Honey! I am going to check out his site now..wow, you are inspirational with your attention to detail and fine craftsmanship.Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04703768956294366254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-55814376714893868932011-03-02T16:27:46.442-08:002011-03-02T16:27:46.442-08:00Wowza, what an approach. I'mm so impressed tha...Wowza, what an approach. I'mm so impressed that you went to the source. You know in this world of googlegargle images, it's good to see something clean and honest and not appropriated.<br /><br />It's a classic drawing, so wonderfully handcrafted and (unlike me) balanced.Andrew Finniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08877768852340470022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-46034978262207035822011-03-02T11:56:07.680-08:002011-03-02T11:56:07.680-08:00Sarah,
If the body is elongated, and the head and...Sarah,<br /><br />If the body is elongated, and the head and eyes not quite right, I assume this is the Colin Firth Bee--just a little bit more handsome and the form to which the other bees aspire.<br /><br />LorieLorie Gonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00155862173542873186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-18774001371728087132011-03-02T09:42:21.270-08:002011-03-02T09:42:21.270-08:00Beautiful illustration!Beautiful illustration!Sally Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820717989808024547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-17875379823230570092011-03-02T08:11:19.263-08:002011-03-02T08:11:19.263-08:00Wow, you really give it your all and managed to le...Wow, you really give it your all and managed to learn some biology in the process. Great image. You may have a job in medical illustration too.Cindy Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14709897672486537522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-34014025902529934352011-03-02T06:21:49.420-08:002011-03-02T06:21:49.420-08:00Beautifully done, and I like your research methods...Beautifully done, and I like your research methods too. At least the dead bees can't sting!Linda Hensleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11929626735450807904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-32324231570011594402011-03-02T04:56:58.247-08:002011-03-02T04:56:58.247-08:00Wow! (this seems to be a familar comment on your w...Wow! (this seems to be a familar comment on your work). Beautifully sensitve rendering.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-18041817689716979252011-03-02T04:56:52.542-08:002011-03-02T04:56:52.542-08:00Thank you so much Sarah.
I am following wonderfull...Thank you so much Sarah.<br />I am following wonderfull Paula already, but haven't quite researched her blog yet. <br />I thought you might have used electric eraser for the hair, but the scratching sounds so interesting, my brain is "swarming" with ideas! I will deff. check out that book on botanicals, which intriques me as well. When I was a child, I made pressed plants journal. One page had the pressed herb and on the opposite page I drew the herb and wrote a description. I think I'll do it again this summer with my children.<br />Thank you for your support and inspiration!! ♥Malka Michaela Barshishathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03463295233524434756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286168412856617838.post-87878058768518828022011-03-01T23:44:50.718-08:002011-03-01T23:44:50.718-08:00beautiful bee!beautiful bee!Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09063640642299838764noreply@blogger.com