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Natalie Smith
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Freelance illustrator from Yorkshire, England.

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Some of my Ygor sketches from an "All in Gesture" class.
A pencil sketch of Ygor. He is arched backwards with his right arm in the air, taking great effort to pull on his glove. A pencil sketch of a pensive Ygor, who is crouched on the floor looking to something in the distance. His right knee is on the ground, whilst his right arm is resting on a leg bone. His other arm is draped over his left leg. A pencil sketch of Ygor holding a skull in both of his hands. With his mouth open, Ygor moves the jaw of the skull down, mirroring his expression. A pencil sketch of Ygor sitting on the ground with a bemused expression on his face. His left arm is resting on top of a skull, which is balanced on his left knee. His other arm is pressed against his side, like a teapot handle.
September 24, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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"All in Gesture" drawings from May! The theme for the class was "Abracadabra".
A pencil sketch of a magician levitating a small table. A pencil sketch of a magician emphatically showing that there is nothing up his sleeve. Surprise! A pencil sketch of a magician who did in fact have something up his sleeve. He stands proudly displaying a handkerchief in his right hand. A pencil sketch of a magician performing a magic trick. A top hat is on the floor on it's side. With a "pop!" a very confused bunny rabbit appears. The magician is very pleased with himself.
September 11, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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Merlin sketches from an "All in Gesture" session back in December.
A pencil sketch of Merlin sat down with a thoughtful expression on his face. A pencil sketch of Merlin leaning forward, propped up by his wooden staff. A pencil sketch of Merlin casting a spell with a wand held in his right hand. A pencil sketch of Merlin bent in a skiing position, as if he were on the slopes. He is dressed in Bermuda shorts and a t-shirt. A wooden pole is in his right hand.
January 29, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Wishing everyone a merry Christmas! Here's another oldie from a few years ago.
Fan art of Crash Bandicoot. Dressed as Santa Claus, Crash dashes through the snow atop a small polar bear, on his way to deliver the presents housed in a sack which is swinging from his right hand. The little polar bear is adorned with a pair of red antlers, happy to be of help.
December 24, 2024 at 5:37 PM
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More from the 1980's! This time the theme was Beetlejuice.
A pencil sketch of Beetlejuice. Lazing in a chair, he looks puzzled by a book he is holding. A pencil sketch of Beetlejuice leaning slightly backwards, his left arm twisted into an awkward position. He is smirking to someone off image. A pencil sketch of Beetlejuice. He is standing with his legs wide apart and slightly leaning backwards. His hands are being held up in a defensive/dismissive position. A pencil drawing of Beetlejuice and a woman called Lydia. Beetlejuice is leaning into an uncomfortable looking Lydia. He has his arm around her shoulder whilst she tries to push away.
November 22, 2024 at 6:17 PM
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A few Inigo Montoya sketches from an 1980's themed month.
A pencil drawing of Inigo Montoya lunging forward with his sword. A pencil sketch of Inigo Montoya taking a swing with his sword, whilst holding a bottle of booze in his other hand. A pencil drawing of Inigo Montoya staggering backwards, a sword held in his left hand. A pencil drawing of Inigo Montoya looking over his shoulder, with his back turned to the viewer. A sword is being held in his right hand.
November 22, 2024 at 6:04 PM
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For the past year I've been taking Todd Bright's "All in Gesture" class to get better at my gesture drawings. Here's a thread of some my sketches, starting off with some sport themed classes from 2024.
A pencil sketch of a male long jumper about to land in a sand pit. A pencil sketch of a female tennis player taking a swing at the ball. A pencil sketch of a female boxer leaning backwards, as if dodging a punch.
November 22, 2024 at 5:53 PM
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The victorious Admiral C. Gull after the great Battle of the Scraps!
An artwork depicting a gull on a rock in the sea. Adorning his head is a ketchup sachet, and a chip skewered by a wooden fork is held aloft by his left wing. Posing with an air of superiority, a wave crashes around him.
November 20, 2024 at 6:01 PM
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Can't believe that it's been five years since I did this illustration! It's still one of my favourites.
A digital fan art painting of Disney's Robin Hood. Lazily hiding in the top of a tree, Robin Hood looks on as his pursuer tries to find him.
November 19, 2024 at 5:32 PM