Saturday 31 August 2013

Daisy Buchanan


This illustration has been in the works for quite some time now, but I really didn't know whether to illustrate Daisy or just go with Lana to tie in with the lyrics a little more. I actually really dislike the character of Daisy Buchanan but oh well! The mansion seemed to take me ages to get right but I think that's because I'm not really used to drawing architecture so it was good to get some practise in! Anyway, I hope you guys like this one - let me know! 

C xxx

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  1. Great illustration - love how you got a quote in too! :)
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  2. Lovely illustration! I don't like the character of Daisy either! xx

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  3. So beautiful Carly! I adore the scenery too! xx

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    1. Thank you so much Michelle! You are so sweet. xxx

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  4. This is so beautiful Carly, I could tell it was Daisy before I even read the post! Great job on the mansion, architecture is so hard to do I think.

    I also wasn't so keen on Daisy at the end of the book either :/

    xxx

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    1. Aaw, thank you so much Philippa - it's great that you could tell straight away, that's a relief! Yes, I was really disappointed with her! She was brilliant to draw though aha! xxx

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  5. This is absolutely gorgeous :) I'm so envious of your talent :) I also LOVE the Great Gatsby and the Lana song :')
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    Andrea
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    1. Thank you Andrea! I really appreciate that <3 The Lana song is gorgeous isn't it! xxx

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  6. The background looks amazing. Very pretty xx

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    1. Thank you so much Coco, it did take quite awhile haha! xxx

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  7. I don't like Daisy either (such a bitch!) but she sure was pretty in the film! I love this I think she looks exactly like the film version xxx

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    1. Aha, she's so awful! Thank you so much Josie - you are so sweet. <3 xxx

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  8. THis could possibly be my new favourite. It shows such skill and talent because Daisy looks exactly as she did in the movie! Everything about this illustration is so in character. The architecture is impressive. Also, I can't thank you enough for your recent comments on my blog. It really meant a lot to me to have such a great friend.

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    1. Aaw, thank you so so much Imogen! It was really funny as I was drawing this one out, it just seemed to come to me without thinking about it too much! That's okay lovely - you can drop me an email any time if you want to talk about anything! <3 x

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  9. I LOVE this illustration Carly! I'm a huge fan of the film and Daisy is beautiful although she's an absolute witch. Haha! I'd love to see more Gatsby inspired pieces. This song moved me to tears the first few times I heard it, it's so beautiful. <3

    Tara xo

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    1. Thank you cutie! Aha, I can't help but feel annoyed when I think about her, horrible lady! Maybe I could draw Jordan next? I agree, the song is totally amazing, I love all of the lyrics <3 xxx

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    2. Oooh errrr, Carly I think I replied to the wrong comment haha! That last one was meant for here. ;) xx

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  10. Uhhhh wow! I absolutely love your work! This is so amazing, I love it. I'm glad you went with Daisy as opposed to Lana, I can't stand Daisy either but she is a pretty character and you've done a fantastic job on her. Seriously, nice one! :) If Carey had a twitter I'd totally tell you to tweet this to her!

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    1. Ah, thank you so much! What a lovely comment to receive! I'm so pleased to hear that you like this <3 Aha, it seems that most people dislike Daisy quite a lot! xxx

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  11. This is so lovely!! You're so talented xx

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  12. So so so perfect! xo

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    1. Thank you so much much - I'm glad you like <3 xxx

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  14. This is perfect, I can never understand how you manage to make your art look exactly like the person it is meant to look like while using bold colours. Your art is so pretty and unusual, keep it up Carly, it's so lovely!

    E x

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    1. Wah, you are so sweet! What a gorgeous compliment. I will try my best! <3 xxx

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  15. I'm probably the only person in the world who didn't read the Great Gatsby and didn't watch the movie yet, but I will! Apart from not knowing much about the story, I ADORE this illustration Carly it looks so pretty, the mansion is beautiful and so does Daisy and of course I love the fact that you included the Young and Beautiful here! xxx <3

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    1. I think you will really enjoy it Marta! I hope you are having some nice holidays. I thought you would like the Young and Beautiful lyric aha! Lana is your girl! <3 xxx

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  16. Love it!
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  17. that is so beautiful! you're so talented

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  18. You are absolutely talented Carly, every post, every illustrator puts a smile on my face :) xx

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    1. Aaw, you are too kind! I'm really glad to hear that :) xxx

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  19. Wow this is so amazing! All of the detail is perfect <3

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