For those of you who asked to see my Augustus art with the Liam Hemsworth likeness.
It wasn’t my intention to make him look as much like Lam but I did use Liam as reference. I’ll probably try again soon. Less Liam-y this time. Even though I like Liam.
I realised I still haven’t uploaded the updated versions of these those in one post… so here.
I should really get to bed but I keep wanting to further tweak this drawing of Hazel Grace Lancaster. I know I’m making her look a little bit too pretty but she deserves it. Augustus would probably agree with me.
the Fault in our Stars
John Green
Anon reminded me that Hazel has green eyes so I changed my drawings. Also, green eyes are difficult to paint without looking at references. But I was lazy. The pic of Hazel alone was my second attempt.
Hazel Grace Lancaster and Augustus Waters
the Fault in our Stars
John Green
Hope you like it. I also hope John sees it and likes it.
Ps. I can never manage to draw what’s in my head. Also, I know Gus looks like whatshisface :P.
Finished it. Sorry, John. DFTBA.
Been reading John’s books for a week so might as well paint him now. Awesome man.
This is not finished but you know my trackrecord for finishing stuff, lately.
I should probably also say happy birthday to Henry. Happy birthday Henry! Here’s a picture of your dad!
Looking For Alaska review
Looking for Alaska is a deliciously tragic and dark book about young people who all go through something they shouldn’t have to.
Everything in this book feels tense to me. I’m not even sure what I mean by that, but it had me sitting on the edge of my seat for the entirety of the two days it took me to read the book.
The characters in the book almost seem subsequent to the things that happen to them, and that makes me wonder if we, as non-fictional beings, are as defined by what we do and what happens to us as much as the people in this book. Maybe I’m thinking about it too much now.
John Green writes about tragedy like most people breathe air. Or at least, I’d like to imagine he does. Death, the great mystery of the unknown and acceptance are themes that are written about often but no one does it as well as John Green.
Looking For Alaska
I’m reading Looking For Alaska by John Green. I started reading yesterday and I’m now halfway in and having a really hard time not to feel incredibly sad with this book. The Fault In Our Stars was sad, but easier to deal with because of the great amounts of humour that helped soften the blow, but Looking For Alaska is so intensely tragic that it’s almost giving me chest pains. There is no humour to mask this tragedy. Just sadness.
Ok, I’ve got:
- An Abundance Of Katherines
- Paper Towns
- Looking For Alaska
WHICH DO I READ FIRST?
I got bored, so I made a book cover for The Fault In Our Stars. Sorry, I’ll go back to other things in about a decade.
Oh yea, that’s Amsterdam.
I’ve made myself cry, but that’s ok.
Today, I thought it was a good day to watch the absolutely inspiring videos that Esther made. It’s such a nice reminder of what matters in life. It also reminded me of the fact that life sucks. Listening to Esther made me feel less bad about being sad, so often, about thinking the world is incredibly unfair, that I was dealt a rough hand of cards.
But it also reminded me of the fact that I should smile more.
Hazel Grace Lancaster.
Looking far too old. But, with shorter hair (tried to make it a little fuzzy, as I think that’s how hair grows back). A lot paler, and with oxygen. I think the main reason she looks old is that I made her eyes look older. Ah well…
The Fault In Our Stars
Sidenote: This is in memory of Esther, whose beautiful face I dared not try to capture.
I’ll be doing another version of Hazel Grace Lancaster later tonight, because the fact that I drew her with long hair kind of bothers me.
Augustus Waters and Hazel Grace Lancaster.
I particularly like how Hazel turned out.
The Fault In Our Stars
