Temi's Thoughts

Back for Good

2015-01-06T15:59:00.001-08:00

Hi everyone,

Firstly, I would like to wish all my readers a happy new year! 2015!! This is just a quick post to let y'all know that I'm back on the blogging scene. I started this blog back in March 2011 and I posted (quite scarcely) for about 2 years. Now, I'm back as an adult (I turned 19 today) with better ideas, so this will no longer just be an art blog, I will be posting just about anything.

There are a lot of layers to me and I want to show this on my blog. For example, there might be some food posts, day to day life post as a black female engineering student, faith, fashion, hair, beauty and of course, art. I've always thought about starting a daily vlog channel on YouTube because I really feel like it will entertain many. However, it seems like more hassle than it's worth so for now, I'll stick to blogging.

Im very excited about this new (or should I say, renewed) journey and I can't wait to see where it will lead me!

God bless,

Temi xx

Realistic Lip Drawing

2013-08-06T07:57:00.001-07:00

Using colouring pencils

Angelina Jolie Drawing

2013-07-31T06:46:00.001-07:00

I decided to experiment with colouring pencils for the first time and here is what I came up with.

Beyonce Superbowl Drawing

2013-02-03T13:52:00.001-08:00

Here is my drawing of Bey done today 3rd Feb 2013. Coincidence she had that date on her cheeks!

Art GCSE Sketches

2013-02-02T08:49:00.001-08:00

Here are some sketches from my GCSE sketchbook. These include some eye sketches, my Leonardo Da Vinci artist copies, shell drawings and a rose drawing in comparison to original image. These drawings were done back when I was 14 and 15 years old.

Bye 2012, Hello Bigger, Better Things

2012-12-31T12:25:00.001-08:00

Firstly, I would like to wish every reader a merry Christmas and a happy new year! I almost feel slightly embarrassed to be typing this right now. My last post was in April. Seriously??

Lets think back to April.. Back then, I hadn't done the majority of my GCSEs, I hadn't had my prom, I was still in High School. To think I had the whole of summer to do drawings but I never did.

I always say to myself "I have no time," "I'm busy" but the reality is procrastination has become such a big part of me to the point that I sometimes end up getting nothing done at all. Even the things I'm meant to be "busy" doing.

But now I've decided to organise myself so much better. After all I am only 16, but that's no excuse because there are so many business ideas I have that I really need to try out and to practice but the only way it will actually happen is if I just get on with it.

There will be some changes on my blog:
1) It will be updated very regularly unlike before.
2) Since about October 2012, I've actually started painting using acrylics. This was a massive step-up for me from pencil drawings but it is one I was proud to make and I can't wait to post some paintings on here!
3) When I get a bit more extra time, I will begin to take commissions. In the past, many people have asked me to draw them but i never took it seriously but this will change as I begin to take my work more seriously.
4) I make phone cases! This needs a post of its own which I will make in the future but I customise phone cases so i'll be posting these here also.

I just want to thank the people that take the time to read my blog posts, to compliment my drawings and to criticise them. I really appreciate constructive feedback and I'm so grateful. This is the beginning of bigger better things. Much love and happy 2013!

Temi xx

Kate Moss Sketch

2012-04-28T12:31:00.000-07:00

Hey guys! So I decided to try something different with this Kate Moss drawing of her on the cover of Vogue! I didn't work in my usual tone with blending and all but I simply did quick cross-hatching. The hair was simply scribbled on and I think this was done in about an hour.

I will upload the video soon but in the mean time, here are some 'step-by-step' shots I took while doing it.

Quick Sketch

Zoom in on eyes + nose

Scan of drawing

Just so you know, I added to this drawing by going over the 'Vogue' text in watercolour and the Lady Gaga ish thing on her face aswell. Please leave a comment to tell me what you think!

DeviantArt: http://mstemmii.deviantart.com/art/Kate-Moss-Vogue-WIP-298005117
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/MsTemmii

xoxo
Temi Danso

Well Hello There

2012-04-17T13:42:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone!

A drawing of Portia Saunders

Drawn from Photo Reference using pencils :'D

I didn't take a video of it but here is my first speed drawing video! [Click Here]

My Deviant Art (Click)

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Jessica Alba Drawing

2012-03-29T12:23:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone!

My First 'Coloured' Drawing

Drawn from photo reference using pastels :'D

I didn't take a video of it but here is my first speed drawing video! [Click Here]

For More of My Art (Click)

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I WON THE CONTEST!

2012-02-05T01:52:00.000-08:00

I am so ecstatic right now because I won Merrill Kazanjian's contest!

Just in case you haven't seen my contest entry, here it is

And here is the video that declares me as the winner by kazanjianm

Also suspicions were gotten when people thought I cheated because I gained a lot of subscribers. However, I have no idea how I did, I guess I was extremely fortunate with this contest. It was perfectly timed and I will forever be grateful of this contest. I did not cheat, I can assure you that. In fact, I didn't know it was possible to cheat with getting subscribers. I am just happy I have gotten the subscribers and I want to congragulate everyone that entered, it was fun and I really enjoyed it!

Thanks for reading xx

#8 Kazanjianm Portfolio Contest Entry by Temi Danso @MsTemmii

2012-01-21T03:19:00.000-08:00

Giraffe Drawing

2012-01-19T22:46:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone!

My First Drawing as a 16 year old!

This is my first completed drawing of an animal ^.^

1Hr30mins

Drawn from photo reference

Drawn Using Pencils

Here is my first speed drawing video! [Click Here]

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Happy New Year!

2012-01-01T12:53:00.000-08:00

I just want to wish everyone a very happy new year! Its 2012 and I know big things will happen this year, I just can't wait :D

But first I would like to list a few points kinda like resolutions and things I would like for this year.

Its my birthday in 5 DAYS! That's right, I would finally be 16 years old. (6th Jan)
I want to do a last drawing as a 15 year old ^.^
I've ordered a camcorder to record me drawing so I can more easily post videos unto Youtube
This year I will get my GCSE grades
This year I will go to College
I would like to experiment with coloured pencil drawings
I would like to improve the way I draw proportions
I would like to be able to prioritize better.

Just a heads-up, I have a million and one exams coming up in the next few months up until June so drawings will be less frequent and more focus on my books.

Thank you very much for taking the time to read it, please leave a comment below.

Favourite Youtubers - Shirley B. Eniang

2011-12-29T15:00:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone!

A drawing of the very beautiful fashion blogger, Shirley B Eniang!

These are from a collection called My Favourite Youtubers.
These are a list of people I watch religiously and aspire to be like. I love them so much I decided to draw a bunch of them.

7 Hours

Drawn from photo reference below

Drawn Using Pencils

Here is a youtube video of how to draw Amy Winehouse [Click Here]

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Quick Drawings for my SketchBook

2011-12-20T10:24:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone here are some drawings for my GCSE Sketchbook!

Rihanna (1hr)

Angelina Jolie (6hrs)

Nicki Minaj

Drawn from several reference pictures

All Drawn Using Pencils, However, I Didn't Calculate the Amount of Time it Took.

Here is a youtube video of how to draw Angelina Jolie [Click]

Here is a youtube video of how to draw Nicki Minaj [Click]

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Amy Winehouse Tribute Drawing

2011-09-07T12:35:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone!

A drawing of the very talented Amy Winehouse.

RIP Amy!

Drawn from photo reference below

Drawn Using Pencils, However, I Didn't Calculate the Amount of Time it Took.

Here is a youtube video of how to draw Amy Winehouse http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=civm2qKgu5A

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Madame

2011-08-15T16:37:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone!

A drawing of a Beautiful and Sophisticated Woman

Madame

Drawn Using Pencils, However, I Didn't Calculate the Amount of Time it Took.

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Cheryl Cole Drawing

2011-08-08T12:02:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone!

A drawing of Cheryl Tweedle

Cheryl Cole!

This is a very old picture of her before she went all crazy with her hair dying it red and whatnot.

Drawn from photo reference below

Drawn Using Pencils, I Didn't Calculate the Amount of Time it Took.

I will soon post a YouTube video of how I drew Cheryl Cole

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Jessie J

2011-04-02T02:39:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone!

A drawing of the one and only Jessie J

J-J-J-Jessie J!

The quality is awful but i'll try to scan it ^.^
Drawn from photo reference

About 15 Hours; Drawn Using Pencils

Here is a youtube video of how to draw Jessie J [LINK]

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Rihanna WIP

2011-03-28T15:19:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone!

A drawing of the one and only Rihanna

I love her fab red hair!

I quite like how this one is coming along! :) But no, I haven't got a lot of blending going on with the skin "/ Tell me what you think! :D

Drawn from photo reference

Incomplete, So far about 5 Hours; Drawn Using Pencils

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Hidden WIP

2011-03-28T15:16:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone!

A drawing of beautiful girl with a lot of hair!

Hide inside your natural beauty.

Yes, I know, the quality is awful, I will try to scan it to change the picture :)

Drawn from photo reference

Incomplete, So far about 5 Hours; Drawn Using Pencils

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I Want to Break Free

2011-03-28T14:59:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone!
A drawing of water splashing out from a broken glass

Detailed

I quite like how this one came out too, tell me what you think! :)

Drawn from photo reference

Start: 30/12/10
Done: 01/01/11

4 Hours Work; Drawn using pencils

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Drawing of Joelle

2011-03-28T14:53:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone!
A drawing of a beautiful girl named 'Joelle'

Drawing of a Beautiful Girl!

I quite like how this one came out, tell me what you think! :)

Drawn from photo reference

5 Hours Work; Drawn using pencils

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Unleash the Butterflies

2011-03-28T14:48:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone!

A drawing of a beautiful girl

Drawing of a Beautiful Girl!

Not very clear, I will try to scan it to change the picture :)

Drawn from photo reference Zindy. She has absolutely amazing work!

About 10 Hours Work; Drawn using pencils

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Crying Woman

2011-03-28T14:43:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone!

A drawing of a woman crying

"Let your tears come. Let them water your soul."
-Eileen Mayhew

Yes, I know, the quality is awful, I will try to scan it to change the picture :)

Drawn from photo reference

3-4 Hours Work; Drawn Using Pencils

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