On hold

Sadly encountered problems with the window frame for the sweet pea transom light so have had to put the project temporarily on hold. It has put me 6 weeks behind schedule so must crack on. 

The next task is a sun catcher depicting a Red Panda. A bit of research reveals a very cute little animal full of character if a little lazy and laid back. Found a terrific photo of one lying on a branch, did a quick sketch a put it to the client; she loves it. 

I need to go and find the right glass though, I have many different reds in stock but none "rusty" enough, and I need three shades of it. 

Photos are the initial sketch and a close up of its face on the cartoon. 

Next project

OK then, next project is a transom light (the window above a door) for a very nice lady in East London. The house is late Victorian, South facing and traditionally decorated. The only brief was fairly light, traditional and incorporating pink sweet peas. The initial proof sketch is below, going with a fine ruby border, stylised leafs and pretty flowers. 

The measurements are a little odd, there is a 5cm difference on the diagonals (which usually means the frame has moved and is "out of square"). So to accurately draft the borders, I use a string computer with map pins at the correct distance for the edges, then move the top corners until the diagonals correspond. Simples. Just waiting now for confirmation of the angles from the client before going firm on the cartoon.