Dane Ikin

Using colour for emotion

I find that when I draw portraits, the shadows capture the likeness. The colour is largely irrelevant, so I thought I would try using colours to specifically enhance the emotion. I looked for actors t…

Happy accidents

This picture was successful because I messed it up. I didn't get the shadows on the tomatoes to match the shadow on the bowl, but it ended up looking like the tomatoes were really translucent. It make…

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Amazing Lighting

Normally when you are looking for something to draw, you are on the lookout for interesting lighting in a subject. This barn was just amazing. You would expect a barn to have one door that might give…

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This was my first animal drawing. I was entranced by the luminous eyes and wanted to capture the light shining through the ears. Everything else was incidental.

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Hi, I'm Dane Ikin! 👋

Hi everyone, I make textured drawings inspired by people, wildlife, flowers, architecture, and the colors of everyday life. I love noticing small details and turning them into warm, expressive images.…