Helen Bates

History graduate from University of Exeter. Sometimes I draw things.

[Helen Bates @peacedestroyer7]

"Just scribble all over it, that'll make it look more arty... Somehow."
A scribbly-wibbly portrait from my 24 hours of art in August. I miss drawing faces.
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#portrait #portraitsketch #portraitart #sketchbookdrawing #sketchbreak #sketchingdaily #sketchd… https://t.co/uPgtcC8qDG

[Helen Bates @peacedestroyer7]

I'm going with the fact it's ironic this sketch is unfinished... Potentially like my favourite Spider-Man's future 😭
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#drawing #drawingportrait #sketching #sketchbreak #sketchbookdrawing #sketchingdaily #drawingpractice #pencilandpaper #pencildrawin… https://t.co/LNhYAtsHZ4

[Helen Bates @peacedestroyer7]

I love you 3000.
(Spiderman: Far From Home got me a little choked up again)
Time: (a disappointing) 20 mins. Want to return to my short sketchy style from 2018!
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#sketchbook #sketching #sketchbreak #sketchingdaily #drawing #drawingportrait #portraitske… https://t.co/uN1W2ANYDu

[Helen Bates @peacedestroyer7]

WIPs, WIPs everywhere... Doesn't matter if its digital, acrylic paints or sketches at this point. But it feels so good to be doing it again 👌 (practice not perfect!) 🌤️
#WIP #WIPart #WorkInProgress #traditionalart #girlsketch #girldrawing #pencilsket… https://t.co/4AuwgF0PAM

[Helen Bates @peacedestroyer7]

When your favourite band (@bastilledan) releases their new album, sometimes you can’t help but get a bit creative so I started refining this WIP again. After a tough morning, I’ve been listening to their track ‘Divide’ pretty much on repeat and have very… https://t.co/HKGAomWd4k

[Helen Bates @peacedestroyer7]

No probllama!
Proud to say this guy is being put into a raffle tonight for @linzsw70’s charity llama ball as she raises funds for @alzheimerssoc. Hoping he’ll find a new home! And yes I know I need to work on my signature... it took me 7 attempts 😅
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[Marvel UK & Ireland @MarvelUK]

Not Thor’s best idea…

[Tim Allen @ofctimallen]

@tomhanks Woody it's Buzz let's have lunch

[Helen Bates @peacedestroyer7]

Another year done and dusted!
As always, thank you for all your support (must admit I fizzled out at the tail end of 2018 when it came to uploading 😅). Next year I want to force myself out of my comfort zone in art and get a bit more expressive. What… https://t.co/MBaVXrochF

[Helen Bates @peacedestroyer7]

So yesterday I was featured by @whimsicalillustration after joining in on her hashtag and I've gotta say, I'm so incredibly grateful for her sharing my art. She's a consistent and very talented artist (who has great taste in books!)
Side note: I've been … https://t.co/2nLX0nLtIV

[Helen Bates @peacedestroyer7]

Look a leaf from @inky_nick's book and doodled some hands...it's red biro ink over pencil, so still counts right?
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#inktober #inktober2018 #inktoberday23 #hands #drawing #sketches #sketchbook #doodle #anatomypractice #drawingpractice #sketcheveryday… https://t.co/msU07J5d2j

[Helen Bates @peacedestroyer7]

Didn't manage to finish this tonight but I want to get back into sleeping 😴 🎃
#inktober #inktober2018 #inktoberday22 #sketch #birodrawing #biro #sketching #sketchbook #red #black #inkillustration #illustration #WIP #WIPart #artistsoninstagram #doodle… https://t.co/31l3UvUwCj

[Helen Bates @peacedestroyer7]

This is all I can manage this evening, I'm KNACKERED after a great weekend with my ladies 😊
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#inktober #inktoberday21 #inktober2018 #pensketch #AwfulButImAboutToCrash #deletelater https://t.co/Ic344PJe1A

[Helen Bates @peacedestroyer7]

OK, so today I celebrated @astrojessms' 50th Park run, moved into my new flat, and now seeing one of our favourite bands with @hil1ary99. It's been manic. So no new inktober today either!
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#inktober #inktober2018 #inktoberday20 #illustration #inkill… https://t.co/DKDLt5Y6sq

[Helen Bates @peacedestroyer7]

Ask me what this is and I honestly can't answer you 🤷‍♀️ hate it but the I couldn't find the sketch for what I wanted to draw and it was 2am
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#inktober #inktober2018 #inktoberday16 #angular #inkillustration #illustration #artistoninstagram #art_overnigh… https://t.co/CJrWMGVBOL

[Helen Bates @peacedestroyer7]

You can feel weak when you're crying, but crying does NOT mean you are weak. We can be strong by crying. Hence why this tear is in a triangle - the strongest shape we can make. 🎃
#inktober #inktober2018 #inktoberday15 #weak #inkillustration #illustra… https://t.co/szDH4LyTcA

[Helen Bates @peacedestroyer7]

Fairly literal interpretation of the prompt this time: guarding someone else and/or guarding yourself.
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#inktober #inktober2018 #inktoberday12 #guarded #inkillustration #illustration #artistoninstagram #art_overnight #brushmarker #brushpen #art #ske… https://t.co/3sMhqr9amA

[Helen Bates @peacedestroyer7]

Just posted a photo https://t.co/28SY7qCALx

[Helen Bates @peacedestroyer7]

One day my hand will be able to transcribe exactly what I see in my head. Today is not that day!
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#inktober #inktober2018 #falling #inktoberday10 #inkillustration
#illustration #artistsofinstagram #hands #water #hair #blackandwhite #artistmafia #dai… https://t.co/XBX1hFi7po

[Helen Bates @peacedestroyer7]

Should have definitely not rushed the hair...
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#Inktober #Inktober2018 #inktoberday9 #precious #heart #love #hair #loneliness #inking #drawing #ink #dailysketch #girlsketch #girldrawing #sketch_daily #sketchbook #drawingchallenge #illustration #ink… https://t.co/RdRwbRDwfN