Saturday, April 14, 2012

Sherlock Holmes: Puzzled


Sherlock Holmes pondering a particularly puzzling case.

I drew this as a celebration of the fact that, as of February (2012), I have officially read all of the Sherlock Holmes novels.  Even The House of Silk.

Funny coincidence: I was about to post this, when I noticed that the theme of this weeks challenge on Illustration Friday was "Puzzled".  Perfect!

20 comments:

  1. Wow this is really great. Love the detail. I think it's a perfect response to the topic!

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    1. Thank you very much!

      It really was a fortunate coincidence that "Puzzled" was the word this week.

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  2. What a good read. I must say he is probably my favourite literary character. Lovely illustration.

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    1. Yeah. I really enjoyed reading the series. He's a fantastic character.

      Thank you!

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    1. Thank you! For some reason it's kind of relaxing drawing all of that smoke.

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  4. Oh, this really captures Sherlock's intense personality! The posture is especially great. And the eye, & yes, k.h., the smoke!!

    Isn't it a hoot when IF reads your mind? It's happened to me a few times too.

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    1. Thank you very much! I really wanted to capture that mindset he gets when he is on the verge of madness! haha.

      Yeah! That was super awesome when I read what the theme for the week was. I think I actually audibly cheered.

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  5. He looks so great! Love the shapes and colors, and his slightly crazed expression. Have you seen the British Sherlock Holmes tv show? It's quite well done. :)

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    1. Yeah! I really like that BBC Sherlock show. It's a cruel torture that the seasons only go for three episodes though.

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  6. Nice piece. And we all know what was in that pipe.

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    1. Thanks! And I'm more worried about what's in the syringe in his arm, rather than what's in his pipe.

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  7. Fantastic illo!Love the concept and style:)

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    1. Thank you very much! I'm really pleased that you enjoyed it!

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  8. Love the drama of this! He truly seems on the edge of madness! Great detail in the carpet, & especially love the smoke!

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    1. Thank you! I wanted to make him look like he was standing (sitting) at the edge of madness. haha.

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  9. Always a pleasure to meet a Sherlockian :)

    Great artwork. Captures the essence of our favorite fictional detective!

    Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Thank you very much! I'm glad it stands up to the scrutiny of a Sherlock fan! haha.

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  10. Finally watched the rest of "Sherlock". Pretty friggen great! I hope they make a second season!

    Oh, and your drawring is pretty kew.

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    1. The second season has already aired. It was also really good! I was quite pleased.

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