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The Art of Kyrstin Avello

Published: May 7, 2013 6:36:14 AM
A blog of random sketches and creative endeavors.
  • May 2, 2013 4:33:00 PM
    A Doctor/Romana doodle!
  • Apr 30, 2013 3:35:00 PM

    A birthday gift for my sister, featuring her favorite Disney princess!

    (I have a thing for oval canvases as of late, as if it wasn't already obvious.)
  • Apr 29, 2013 6:11:00 AM

    I've been using the same avatar for almost a year, so I figure I was overdue for a new one! Three cheers for Tom Baker scarves, booties, and ombre hair.
  • Apr 28, 2013 9:20:00 PM

    For more WIPs/doodles/randomness, follow me on Instagram
  • Apr 26, 2013 1:01:00 AM
    A quick Tinker Bell doodle from this afternoon! Also available in my shop.

    And the original sketch:


  • Apr 17, 2013 2:48:00 AM
    Fact: I never liked The Wizard of Oz film as I found it to be rather creepy. But the characters on their own are really, really, really fun to draw! Also: technicolor!

    The initial sketch:


  • Apr 16, 2013 12:12:00 AM
    Trying to work on some more dynamic poses, and Lita came to mine almost immediately. I was always a huge Amy fan, but in recent years I've really come to not have a favorite scout; they're all so different and complex and flat out awesome.

    Lita was great because she was so homely - loved cooking/baking - but was also the one who had the most martial arts chops. (Also: lightning punches. Nothing beats that.)
  • Mar 12, 2013 4:26:00 AM

    More Once-ler doodles! (With more along the way, I assure you.)
  • Mar 8, 2013 8:39:00 PM

    A gift for my mom, who loves Mary Poppins. 
  • Mar 7, 2013 3:26:00 AM
    I finally got around to watching The Lorax, and I have to say I liked it a lot more than I thought I would! Vibrant colors everywhere, squashing and stretching galore, and random yet catchy songs. (Okay, so by that last point I just mean "How Bad Can I Be," because I literally laughed out loud imagining Ed Helms singing that bit. And it's been stuck in my head all day.)

    I mostly loved the Once-ler flashbacks. I have to keep at his likeness though - his face is a weird circle shape, and his features are deceivingly simple. Also, skinny lads in vests? Yes please.
  • Mar 6, 2013 12:42:00 AM

    My second entry for the Twenty One Pilot contest! This is for the song "Holding On To You."

    Really had a blast with this one, and I really like how it's nothing at all like my usual stuff. I'm fasinated by the concept of Dia de los Muertos, and combined that imagery with the Twenty One Pilots' skeletal branding. Based on the idea of not letting someone go due to fear of the unknown, and letting that consume you. I love, love, love this song and hope I did it justice.
  • Mar 1, 2013 5:06:00 AM

    I watched When Harry Met Sally today. I feel like I've earned my RomCom membership card, now. Loooooved it. And Meg's hair was to die for, not gonna lie.

    And so ends the February Daily Draw! It's been a slice. Here's hoping I can keep up posting so frequently!
  • Feb 28, 2013 5:04:00 AM

  • Feb 27, 2013 3:57:00 AM
    I always feel silly doing self portraits - cartoony or realistic - because I feel like everyone in the room will think I'm vain. But they're fun, so... oh well!
  • Feb 26, 2013 4:00:00 AM
  • Feb 25, 2013 5:20:00 AM
    No real surprises this year at the Oscars... unless you count the un-classy cut off of the VFX crew for Pi. So disheartening, to put it simply. What a way to treat the industry that puts the magic into the media we so dearly love. 

    I was super happy for WDAS for their Paperman win, though I did love Adam and Dog dearly. And while I was happy for Mrs. Chapman and the female driven Brave, I would have loved to see Wreck-It Ralph win. Alas, as Jennifer Lee tweeted, "Ralph is about the misfits, for the misfits, so it fits."

    (And I'd be remiss if I didn't fangirl over Adele - how utterly gorgeous was she? - and Jennifer Lawrence. Guhh. ♥)
  • Feb 24, 2013 4:58:00 AM
    I only just learned of the passing of Caroline John who played Liz Shaw in the early seasons of Who. She passed away in June of last year, and what with Elizabeth Sladen and Mary Tamm having also passed away recently, it's been a somber time for classic Who fans.

    I've only seen one episode of John's - Inferno - but Liz was so memorable for being independent and smart, calling the Doctor and UNIT guys out on their stupidity or misogyny. It's sad that Liz didn't get a goodbye scene in the show, but I'll always remember her fondly.
  • Feb 23, 2013 1:26:00 AM

    More Kate Spade goodness. This one is a bit more loosely-based compared to previous doodles. I loved the girly pose, but man. "A" poses are haaaaaaaard. Symmetry. Gotta love it.
  • Feb 22, 2013 4:56:00 AM

    I've been really in love with Kate Spade as of late - and it's always fun drawing from fashion. Lately I've been obsessed with dark tights/light shoes, too. The inspiration for the coat can be found here, but be warned you may loose hours of your life: adorable things ahoy.
  • Feb 21, 2013 1:00:00 AM
    A poster design I came up with for the Twenty One Pilots contest, based on the song Car Radio. I had so much fun doing this! This actually deviated from my original thumbnail sketch, but I'm pleased with how it came out.

    I have an idea for a second poster for Holding On To You, same color scheme but dramatically different aesthetic. Can't wait to start!
  • Feb 20, 2013 3:31:00 AM

    I watched Marie Antoinette today. Then I proceeded to scour Wikipedia reading up on the history of France during this era. Rococo was the first movement we studied in my art history class, and so I have a soft spot for it.

    And come on: Versailles!
  • Feb 19, 2013 1:10:00 AM
    In the words of Zooey D: I want to be a ----ing feminist and wear a ----ing Peter Pan collar. So ----ing what? 
  • Feb 18, 2013 4:55:00 AM

    I cannot express how much I would love to have this outfit. Pastels are my achilles heel as of late. (I'm really in love, I can't help pop in any store that displays them in their windows.)
  • Feb 17, 2013 5:04:00 AM
  • Feb 16, 2013 3:54:00 AM
    I apologize for nothing.

    (His face is just so fun to draw.)
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