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Natalie Smith
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Freelance illustrator from Yorkshire, England.

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wednesday meeting doodle
October 1, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Some of my Ygor sketches from an "All in Gesture" class.
A pencil sketch of Ygor. He is arched backwards with his right arm in the air, taking great effort to pull on his glove. A pencil sketch of a pensive Ygor, who is crouched on the floor looking to something in the distance. His right knee is on the ground, whilst his right arm is resting on a leg bone. His other arm is draped over his left leg. A pencil sketch of Ygor holding a skull in both of his hands. With his mouth open, Ygor moves the jaw of the skull down, mirroring his expression. A pencil sketch of Ygor sitting on the ground with a bemused expression on his face. His left arm is resting on top of a skull, which is balanced on his left knee. His other arm is pressed against his side, like a teapot handle.
September 24, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Kananaskis paintings 3/4.
September 22, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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The next installment in my TMNT holidays cover series. These were so fun to paint.
September 18, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Went to The Outside and did some drawing.
Sketchbook drawing, farmland in East Lothian, Scotland Sketchbook drawing, farmland in East Lothian, Scotland Sketchbook drawing, farmland in East Lothian, Scotland Sketchbook drawing, farmland in East Lothian, Scotland
September 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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"All in Gesture" drawings from May! The theme for the class was "Abracadabra".
A pencil sketch of a magician levitating a small table. A pencil sketch of a magician emphatically showing that there is nothing up his sleeve. Surprise! A pencil sketch of a magician who did in fact have something up his sleeve. He stands proudly displaying a handkerchief in his right hand. A pencil sketch of a magician performing a magic trick. A top hat is on the floor on it's side. With a "pop!" a very confused bunny rabbit appears. The magician is very pleased with himself.
September 11, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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More Puss In Boots: The Last Wish development, Three Bears’ house
Sketches for Puss In Boots: The Last Wish movie. The Three Bears’ house Sketches for Puss In Boots: The Last Wish movie. The Three Bears’ house Sketches for Puss In Boots: The Last Wish movie. The Three Bears’ house Sketches for Puss In Boots: The Last Wish movie. The Three Bears’ house
March 21, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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Merlin sketches from an "All in Gesture" session back in December.
A pencil sketch of Merlin sat down with a thoughtful expression on his face. A pencil sketch of Merlin leaning forward, propped up by his wooden staff. A pencil sketch of Merlin casting a spell with a wand held in his right hand. A pencil sketch of Merlin bent in a skiing position, as if he were on the slopes. He is dressed in Bermuda shorts and a t-shirt. A wooden pole is in his right hand.
January 29, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Finished up a very chilly plein air in the studio. Maybe I’ll make my new round of students do some snow scenes with me! 👹
January 29, 2025 at 4:15 AM
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4 pleinair Paintings, done in Gouache on paper.
Los Angeles,
Edinburgh,
Florence,
Los Angeles
January 15, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Animation by James Baxter* | Beauty and the Beast (1991)

#penciltest #sakuga #genga #2danimation
January 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Wishing everyone a merry Christmas! Here's another oldie from a few years ago.
Fan art of Crash Bandicoot. Dressed as Santa Claus, Crash dashes through the snow atop a small polar bear, on his way to deliver the presents housed in a sack which is swinging from his right hand. The little polar bear is adorned with a pair of red antlers, happy to be of help.
December 24, 2024 at 5:37 PM
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For the past year I've been taking Todd Bright's "All in Gesture" class to get better at my gesture drawings. Here's a thread of some my sketches, starting off with some sport themed classes from 2024.
A pencil sketch of a male long jumper about to land in a sand pit. A pencil sketch of a female tennis player taking a swing at the ball. A pencil sketch of a female boxer leaning backwards, as if dodging a punch.
November 22, 2024 at 5:53 PM
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The victorious Admiral C. Gull after the great Battle of the Scraps!
An artwork depicting a gull on a rock in the sea. Adorning his head is a ketchup sachet, and a chip skewered by a wooden fork is held aloft by his left wing. Posing with an air of superiority, a wave crashes around him.
November 20, 2024 at 6:01 PM
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Can't believe that it's been five years since I did this illustration! It's still one of my favourites.
A digital fan art painting of Disney's Robin Hood. Lazily hiding in the top of a tree, Robin Hood looks on as his pursuer tries to find him.
November 19, 2024 at 5:32 PM
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Hello! Will be posting some oldies to kick things off over here.
November 19, 2024 at 5:26 PM