My friends encouraged me to have at least a sketchbook thread here. Let's do this before I lose my courage.

Comments and critiques are greatly appreciated because I need them.

you have a beautiful colouring style, i especially adore the fish & the wasp/hornet - you definitely shouldn't be scared about posting here!

welcome to the forum!

Oh thank you!! I didn't even think that I'd get a response with my first post. I'm quite determined to keep this thread alive and get better, so here comes more.

Here's a study of hands. I do this from time to time.

 That one's a few months old. What-I-Wore'ish sketch.

And this was a tribute to our characters with a friend. Also a color-from-b/w practice which I'm actually pleased with.

"I'm in a bad mood" sketch.

Nyan Cat halloween costume sketch for my character, Mydia.

A friend of mine.

 Chibi-portrait of my boyfriend.

A racoon sketch for a 30 days drawing challenge on Tumblr.

Pride Rock from the movie, Lion King. Did this one for the 30 days challenge on tumblr again.