A Bit Of Art And A Bit Of A Puzzle

spoonman2 · November 2nd, 2012, 03:38 PM

I draw a bit. I was meant to be drawing something else today, but I was browsing around the forum and ended up in the thread of a favourite vintage Brit girl, so that got me to watch a bit of an old video of her that despite being mild and a bit crapulent remains a favourite (I actually had it on VHS, purchased from an ad in Mr Sullivan's newspaper, years ago) and that inspired me to draw this pic.

But portraiture isn't my strong point, so I thought rather than embarrass myself by saying, "this is X" and people saying, "it looks nothing like her, you suck", it would be fun (YMMV) to upload it here and see if anyone is interested enough to guess who it is, and if they do it might imply the representation is somewhere in the right ballpark. So here it is, my 'umble rendition of Mystery Brit Babe. All guesses warmly appreciated.

Answers on a postcard please to Thames Television, Teddington Lock, Middlesex.

PS, it's not a copy of any particular real photo, more of an "inspired by". And there's no background because I'm a lazy git.

Norkles · November 3rd, 2012, 07:00 AM

Very nice illustration. I like it.

**danton** · November 3rd, 2012, 09:18 AM

Sam Fox? If so you have improved on the original.

Best wishes

spoonman2 · November 3rd, 2012, 10:04 AM

Sam Fox? No

I have to admit that as is often the case, looking at a pic after some time has elapsed, I can see I captured far less than I intended to and it's not as good as I hoped it was, and it really could be anybody. As such, I now feel mildly embarrassed for posting it. Oh well, that's life I suppose. The inspiration was Louise Leeds in an old video where she dances around in a blue swimsuit, then takes it off, kind of thing (which is available in her thread here at VEF).

Thanks for the replies anyway

**danton** · November 3rd, 2012, 06:55 PM

You shouldn't be so down on yourself. I am a novice at picking names but I got the correct era. I thought Louise was a bit well, tubbier. (Sorry L.L.)

You might have hung on for a few more replies. Please do have another shot. I might post an oldie of my own!

Best wishes, danton

Rob427 · November 4th, 2012, 09:54 PM

Nice picture, wish I could draw or paint that well. Cheers!

rpsaturnal · November 4th, 2012, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spoonman2

But portraiture isn't my strong point, so I thought rather than embarrass myself by saying, "this is X" and people saying, "it looks nothing like her, you suck"

Mate, if this isn't your strong point then the rest of your art work must be incredible. Fantastic drawing.

thunderchild · November 4th, 2012, 10:42 PM

Brilliant work mate, thanks for posting.

November 2nd, 2012, 03:38 PM	#1
spoonman2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 127 Thanks: 904 Thanked 1,641 Times in 114 Posts	A Bit Of Art And A Bit Of A Puzzle I draw a bit. I was meant to be drawing something else today, but I was browsing around the forum and ended up in the thread of a favourite vintage Brit girl, so that got me to watch a bit of an old video of her that despite being mild and a bit crapulent remains a favourite (I actually had it on VHS, purchased from an ad in Mr Sullivan's newspaper, years ago) and that inspired me to draw this pic. But portraiture isn't my strong point, so I thought rather than embarrass myself by saying, "this is X" and people saying, "it looks nothing like her, you suck", it would be fun (YMMV) to upload it here and see if anyone is interested enough to guess who it is, and if they do it might imply the representation is somewhere in the right ballpark. So here it is, my 'umble rendition of Mystery Brit Babe. All guesses warmly appreciated. Answers on a postcard please to Thames Television, Teddington Lock, Middlesex. PS, it's not a copy of any particular real photo, more of an "inspired by". And there's no background because I'm a lazy git.

November 3rd, 2012, 09:18 AM	#3
danton Vintage Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: U.K. Posts: 1,402 Thanks: 11,464 Thanked 22,539 Times in 1,373 Posts	Taller by far Sam Fox? If so you have improved on the original. Best wishes

November 3rd, 2012, 06:55 PM	#5
danton Vintage Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: U.K. Posts: 1,402 Thanks: 11,464 Thanked 22,539 Times in 1,373 Posts	Near Ms You shouldn't be so down on yourself. I am a novice at picking names but I got the correct era. I thought Louise was a bit well, tubbier. (Sorry L.L.) You might have hung on for a few more replies. Please do have another shot. I might post an oldie of my own! Best wishes, danton

November 3rd, 2012, 07:00 AM	#2
Norkles Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 229 Thanks: 7,611 Thanked 1,778 Times in 220 Posts	Very nice illustration. I like it.

November 3rd, 2012, 10:04 AM	#4
spoonman2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 127 Thanks: 904 Thanked 1,641 Times in 114 Posts	Sam Fox? No I have to admit that as is often the case, looking at a pic after some time has elapsed, I can see I captured far less than I intended to and it's not as good as I hoped it was, and it really could be anybody. As such, I now feel mildly embarrassed for posting it. Oh well, that's life I suppose. The inspiration was Louise Leeds in an old video where she dances around in a blue swimsuit, then takes it off, kind of thing (which is available in her thread here at VEF). Thanks for the replies anyway

November 4th, 2012, 09:54 PM	#6
Rob427 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 47 Thanks: 38,187 Thanked 407 Times in 45 Posts	Nice picture, wish I could draw or paint that well. Cheers!

November 4th, 2012, 10:42 PM	#8
thunderchild Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 246 Thanks: 1,586 Thanked 3,145 Times in 239 Posts	Brilliant work mate, thanks for posting.