The Creation of The Dress for a Fashion Show.

Photo: Pieter Lategan

Photo: Pieter Lategan

Photo: Pieter Lategan

Photo: Pieter Lategan

Photo: Pieter Lategan

Westlife - Total Eclipse of the Heart (Official Audio)

It is still early on Saturday morning.

Fancy Fairy Wings & Things!

 

Fancy Fairy Wings & Things!

"I made fairy wings for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2014 & 2015, and apparently the wings on the left are being displayed by VS at New York Fashion Week right now!
It appears VS is rebranding, including more diverse models and body types, which is a positive move. With new people at the helm, I hope it means they're serious about being inclusive moving forward.

Eniko Mihalik (left) and Barbara Fialho (right) in 2 versions of my original 'Kira' wing design at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2014 during the Fairy Tale segment with Hozier in the background.
Photos: © Paul Bayfield / Timesniper, shared with his permission."

Pieter Lategan Title: Lockdown Day 6 No Booze

 

Medium: A4 Paper Pencil H, HB

Today is day 6 of South Africa lockdown because of the coronavirus, 5 people are dead.

I draw this man from a photo which I got from the internet.  I am really satisfied. The face is working, the hand was a bit difficult, but yes I am happy and feel well done. I would like to work on the background but let me first get the faces correct.

Source:

https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/photo/businessman-and-homeless-man-sitting-on-park-bench-royalty-free-image/523133908

Pieter Lategan Title: Day 5 - Watch Your Weight

 

Medium: A4 Paper Pencil HB

Less food on the shelves in the supermarkets.  I think people eat a lot.

Source:

https://twitter.com/funnyfatman101

Pieter Lategan Title: Boris Johnson - PM since 24 July 2019

 

Medium: A4 Paper Pencil, H, HB

This is the Prime Minister of England.  Currently under self-isolation because of the coronavirus. He works from home and runs his country.

Pieter Lategan Title: Lockdown Day 4 - Waiting

 

On day 4 of lockdown, everyone awaits the latest news. The streets are quiet and the global death toll has reached 34,000 people. The pound is valued at R22.28, the highest ever seen. The oil price has dropped due to decreased demand. Everyone hopes for a vaccine as hospitals struggle in the USA.

Reflecting on my work, I believe it's good. I like the hair, but the mouth isn't perfect, so I'll practice more. The ears aren't great, but it's alright - there are similarities to the photo. I'm satisfied with the sketch, having spent about 5 hours on it, paying close attention to detail.

Pieter Lategan Title: The Fear For The Coronavirus

 

Medium: A4 Paper Pencil H

People live now in fear. The elderly are the worst hit by the coronavirus. They are weak and do not have the ability to fight the virus.

I drew it from a photo that I got on the internet.

So what do I think about my work?

Lowly I am moving out of the deep waters, and I can feel it looks better. I am proud of myself because I used a photo. The eyes work, the nose is almost there, the mouth is okay, and the ears are good. So yes, I am happy about the sketch. I took a walk to the shop, and the rows were long, and we had to stand outside of the shop. There are only a few people allowed in the shop, so I waited for about 30 minutes outside, and I was out in 6 minutes.

https://tucson.com/news/local/year-old-man-arrested-in-armed-bank-robbery/article_fb185c10-f95b-11e7-a18a-8f1637e12ff0.html

Pieter Lategan Title: Day 2 of Lockdown is Almost Over

 Medium: A4 paper, pencil

Today was the second day of the lockdown in South Africa, and nobody is allowed to go out. Everyone sits at home, and you are only allowed to go to the grocery store, pharmacy, or doctor.

We don’t have an idea of how long it is going to continue. South Africa has a 21-day lockdown. So the sketch, what do I think of it?

Source:

https://www.dreamstime.com/old-man-black-eye-portrait-elderly-grey-haired-ill-man-black-eye-wearing-terry-loop-gown-concernedly-sitting-image143165896

 

Medium: A4 Paper Pencil H, HB

I got a photo on the net and I drew it; this photo I got from an artist who uses black and white photos and colors it in. The photo was taken during the Holocaust of a woman. She looks like a man, but you can see she is ill and did not eat.

The artist who colors the black and white photos is Tom Marshall (PhotograFix). He called himself a colorizer and restorer. He is working with some of the world's leading museums, photo archives, and publishers, as well as private commissions and projects undertaken for fun.

So what do I think of my sketch?

Well, I like the ears; that looks good; the eyes are okay; and the mouth. The nose is almost there, and it looks much better, I get the feeling I am starting to understand the draw of a nose. She does not really look sick, but I think the lines are not dark enough. But you can see the woman is not well; there is something wrong with her. I put today's date and year on it, and I think I must continue doing that.

Sources:
https://www.boredpanda.com/history-holocaust-horrors-colourised-tom-marshall/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic

https://www.boredpanda.com/author/enquiries_4/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic

Pieter Lategan Title: Picture 1977 on a Sunday, No no it is death 2020

Medium: A4 Paper Pen

It feels as if someone is dead in the streets and in the shop, and I brought the death feeling to my home where I live and must be happy.