Sunday 21 October 2007

Random Fact # 7

I found some spare time this afternoon to fit in a quick sketch so I decided to do Random Fact #7 which also doubles as an EDM challenge #60 - Draw an automobile.

I used to drive a (197?) VW Kombi automatic van......meet ROXY!!! I owned this baby for nine years and loved every minute of it! I liked the solid build, the spaciousness and the reliability. She was a beauty!
Micron Pigma pen & Coloured Pencil in A5 sketchbook - © Serena Lewis
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23 comments:

  1. She sure was a beauty, and so is your drawing! Great work. I love those oldies, they are so cool!

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  2. You have such a lovely blog. Your VW made me smile :) So well done, just like everything else on your site. Thanks for sharing.

    Tara

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  3. Thanks, Nina....I'm a fan of older vehicles too. They were built solid. :)

    Thanks for dropping by and leaving a comment, Casey. :)

    Thank you, Tara. I'm very happy that you like my blog. :)

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  4. great sketch of a great vehicle, nice work!

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  5. nice drawing! ...brought back memories for me, although I never owned one. I had childhood friends who did. What a ride!

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  6. Thanks, Gabi ~ :)

    Thanks, Bec ~ :)

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  7. I like your sketch. I can't get 'Little Miss Sunshine' out of my head as I look at it.

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  8. Hi Serena,

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! Great to see all of your recent work on your blog. Great drawings.

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  9. Aaw this is really cute Serena and I've started a drawing of one in my Moleskine. Its out of my comfort zone but I hope to do as good a job as you. Love this.

    Oh yes and it is a totally gorgeous vehicle.

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  10. Fabulous drawing Serena.
    It is my aim to purchase a similar vehicle when the kids have flown the nest, my partner and I intend to travel for 6 months of the year, me sketching and him catching our dinner...we talk about it often...I hope we manage to do this at least one summer.

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  11. Great sketch - I remember these babies well!

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  12. Thanks, Christeen....I have yet to see 'Little Miss Sunshine' but it's definitely on my list. :)

    Thank you, Mary. I'm so glad to see you're back to blogging again. :)

    Thanks, Andrea...and I'm sure your drawing will be amazing. :)

    Thanks, Anita, and what wonderful plans you have! I would love to do something like that too. :)

    Thanks, Kathy :)

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  13. Love it. My Uncle had a van like this. He was a true Hippie as his wife and him traveled around in their van. I am thinking it was the same color but a little older model as they did this in the 60's.

    I just love your work.

    Becky

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  14. That is awesome Serena. Is there anything that you can't draw?:) Nice van.

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  15. Thanks, Becky ~ :)

    Thanks, Boyd....and I'm sure there are lots of things I can't draw. lol

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  16. Serena, I love your blog. And what a great van Roxy must have been. I always thought it would be delightful to have a vw van. I had some friends that had one back in the 70's and traveled all across the country with it.

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  17. Yep, brings back all sorts of memories this great sketch does. Perfect coloring, and it's just sitting there waiting for the next adventure...seems to me.

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  18. Thanks, Dee. I would own another in a heartbeat. :)

    Thanks, Joanie. :)

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  19. Hi Serena, Forgive me I'm so far behind in my comments. I've been enjoying popping in for short visits and seeing what amazing drawing you have created next. Everything is just perfect...Ro

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  20. Thanks, Ro, and no worries...I know you've been sick yourself and also busy so sometimes quick visits with no time to comment is all we can manage. It's appreciated regardless ~ :)

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  21. Such a great sketch. I can never draw straight lines when I try to draw cars. I don't know what it is, but this sure is charming.

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