Fanart: Young Sherlock

[orange_crushed]

Strangely enough, this was inspired by salr323's post for fic writers on UK Christmas traditions. (There was an offhand mention of a foxhunt, and then I googled foxhunting, and ended up with this. Sometimes, I just really have no idea.) It's an imagining of young Sherlock, in the style of a slightly cartoonish children's book illustration. I suppose I should rate this PG, for a small dead animal. You've been warned.

Comments

[ladygray99]

This is really nice. Sherlock looks both curious and as if he's feeling something for the fox.

[orange-crushed.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I wanted to capture that borderline between childish curiosity and a more adult understanding. I know it's sort of a weird image, but I hope it worked.

[meghers.livejournal.com]

That is a ridiculously adorable style. I love your trees. <3

[orange-crushed.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much! :D

[musical-lottie.livejournal.com]

WELLIES!

And yes, he looks an intriguing mixture of curious and vaguely empathetic. Nice job!

[orange-crushed.livejournal.com]

Wellies, indeed. Spurred in part by my desire to find a nice pair of rain boots that will fit me.... ;)

Thank you!

[lustmordred.livejournal.com]

This is really pretty. Very nice work.

[orange-crushed.livejournal.com]

Thank you! ♥

[autumnestuary.livejournal.com]

firstly: your little!sherlock is adorable. secondly: this whole illustration is gorgeous, especially the negative space formed by the tree branches. and thirdly your line quality is awesome.

[orange-crushed.livejournal.com]

I love wee Sherlock. At least I love the idea of him. He's probably a handful. XD

Thanks very much.

[spacefall.livejournal.com]

Aw, poor foxy. They're our garden friends:

[caersmane.livejournal.com]

We have a fox that lives on our housing estate. We always put food out for it during the winter. I don't know if it's the same one every year, but every winter we see one running around. I love it.

[aidara.livejournal.com]

Oh wow, adorable, a bit disturbing, and very subtly expressive. Just as Sherlock should be. :D Very nice!

[orange-crushed.livejournal.com]

Haha, that's Sherlock, all right. A bit disturbing, and yet adorable. I hope that's what came through. XD

Thank you, darling.

[woe-in-a-hoodie.livejournal.com]

I'm reminded simultaneously of Calvin & Hobbes, and Christopher Robin. I think Sherlock is a nice blend of the latter's curiosity and the former's cynicism, so this makes sense in my head.

This is a lovely piece. Will there be more? :D

[orange-crushed.livejournal.com]

I love both of those things intensely, so thank you for the lovely compliment! I agree, Sherlock's a bit of a mix between curiosity and world-weary cynicism. Well said.

I hope so! Thanks for leaving such a nice note. ♥

[darthhellokitty.livejournal.com]

That is absolutely lovely - which you won't often see me say about a picture with a dead fox in it! Little Sherlock's expression is perfect - a little shocked, a little curious. I suspect he's going to know all about foxes - or at least parts of them - by the end of the day.

The shades and lines are wonderful, and you have just enough perfect little details (like the prints in the snow).

[orange-crushed.livejournal.com]

Ha! Nor do I often make pictures with dead foxes. Sherlock, as always, is a special case. XD He is definitely about to catalog some data.

Thank you so, so much!

[starry-eyed.livejournal.com]

Oh my God that's adorable. The hair! THE HAIR!

I love it if you can't tell. lol.

[orange-crushed.livejournal.com]

I LOVE HIS HAIR. Let it be known, and shouted from all the rooftops. Curly-haired Sherlock is a dream.

Thank you. :DDDDD

[bluedragonhawk.livejournal.com]

Oh I totally adore this art style! *loves* ^_^

[orange-crushed.livejournal.com]

Thank you! ♥

[the-grynne.livejournal.com]

Bless his adorable curly mop!!

[orange-crushed.livejournal.com]

I'm seriously nuts for Cucumbereyepatch's hair. It's gotten ridiculous. I am grateful for a modern Holmes with untamed curls, let's just say.

&hearts.

[bugeyedmonster.livejournal.com]

Very nice.

[orange-crushed.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much! ♥

[fanbot.livejournal.com]

Aw! Beautifully drawn.

[orange-crushed.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

And can I say... your sheep on meth icon is- effective. XD

[anonymiss731.livejournal.com]

Like a fairytale book...excellent!

[orange-crushed.livejournal.com]

Thanks for saying that- I wanted to capture a kind of storybook, fairytale quality. I'm glad you liked it. :)

[petronia.livejournal.com]

It's a bit Edward Gorey remixes The Little Prince innit. XD;

[orange-crushed.livejournal.com]

Hee. That's very kind of you. :DDDD (I love the illustrations for the Little Prince! I wasn't thinking of it at the time, but it's perfect for Sherlock. Great idea.)

[amandakcampbell.livejournal.com]

You can tell I've been the big sister to three boys when my absolute first thought upon viewing this was: "somebody get that baby some PANTS!" Hahaha!

But seriously, I really dig your style. I like your lines, and the black/white/grays color scheme; they really work well together. His sweet little face, and the curly hair, and the awesome trees are my favorites!!

[orange-crushed.livejournal.com]

"somebody get that baby some PANTS!"

XDDDDDD AMAZING.

I'm glad you like the style and the muted colors. I didn't want to get carried away, I wanted to keep it simple. Thank you so much!

[d-kota.livejournal.com]

Wow, love it!

[orange-crushed.livejournal.com]

Thank you! ♥

[salr323.livejournal.com]

Wow, that's so cool. I think Sherlock would be bemused and fascinated by the whole thing - I could see him divising ways to sabotage the hunt, just to irritate his parents. And because he could!

[orange-crushed.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the inspiration! And I totally agree, I think Sherlock's reaction would be a bit o_o over the whole thing... but he'd have everyone running in circles within in hour. :D

[lemmesay.livejournal.com]

and now he's going to dissect it, muhaha xD

Love the style, the hair looks fantastic

[orange-crushed.livejournal.com]

Haha, probably. *tiny Sherlock takes out tiny dissection kit* ♥

Thanks so much!

[beansidhe-baby.livejournal.com]

I want to pet his little head! I don't think he'd suffer it gladly though, somehow...

[orange-crushed.livejournal.com]

Haha! Well, he might. He just probably wouldn't admit it. ♥

[eightnoon.livejournal.com]

Aw. Is he inspecting the body and coming to conclusions?

[orange-crushed.livejournal.com]

You bet he is! :DDDDD

[magnetic-pole.livejournal.com]

Oh, this is so beautiful! (I saw the detail while skimming the flist and just had to click.) It's a wonderful image in itself, with beautiful lines and negative spaces and a sense of whimsy, but there are echoes of the style of...The Little Prince? Pooh? In any case, there's something very wonderfully nostalgic and familiar about the style that makes this really remarkable. Thank you! M.

[orange-crushed.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much! I love the illustrations for The Little Prince... what a lovely compliment.

[sunquistadora.livejournal.com]

I love your style. Great picture!

[orange-crushed.livejournal.com]

Thanks very much!

[moonfoot-gamgee.livejournal.com]

Oh my gosh, this is lovely! I really like that it's in black and white. Sherlock is so cute. I love his expression.

[orange-crushed.livejournal.com]

Thank you! ♥ I tried it in color, but it lost that thoughtful mood. I'm glad you liked it.