Tuesday 11 September 2012

Drawings & Illustrations - Sóley Stefánsdóttir



I decided to do something different and this is what happened! This is a portrait of Sóley. If you haven't heard of her you should really make the effort to check her out on last.fm where you can get a free download. She is sort of mix up between Soap&Skin and Regina Spektor combining innovative performance electronics with silly stories about clowns, leaves, islands, birds & dreams. Because Sóley is Icelandic I tried to reinforce the Nordic design theme with shape and bright colours and combining those with bold tones and textures. I hope you enjoy and I hope I've inspired you to listen to her music.

12 comments:

  1. I really love how you've done the hair, it really gives the illustration a feminine element. I can't wait to see more of what you draw, because I seriously love this!

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    1. Thanks so much for the kind words Lauren, they're much appreciated xo

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  2. This is a grand portrait! I'm so glad that you showed me her music! I like the bird in pocket song, it's creepy! You totally caught her essence!

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    1. Haha thankyou ;) I'm glad you're enjoying, yes, Smashed Birds, somehow I thought you might like that song, it's a little more indie!

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  3. Oh she is from Seabear! I will listen to her music, absolutely! By the way, the drawing is simple amazing. Love the contrast of dark with colors + the background! Good work!!

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  4. Hello Charlotte!
    Thank you for your lovely comment on my blog :)
    You have a wonderful blog. I've read your old posts. Now I'm starting to like the pattern designs and would like to learn more about it :)
    So glad to have found your blog ♥

    xo
    Pratya

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    1. Dear Pratya, thanks so much for your kind comment too! I'm glad you enjoy my blog. Love xo

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  5. i've never heard of her before and this is an awesome illo, i will definitely check her out on last fm...

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