I look forward to meeting a Mongolian...pen and ink

This is what happens when I am left alone for a few hours with a pen and lots of lovely ink.

Character for a short story...he's so sad.  Gouache.

Today I invented a new style of drawing - shitpixel! It's a primitive pixelling method, using only pencil, paper and restlessness.  If you want to experience the future of illustration then check it out on my deviantart profile: http://drawingsbycharlotte.deviantart.com/art/digital-bob-91358825 

Japan's etiquette police? Don't forget to say thank you! Illustration for article.  Coloured pencils on paper.

Scary German woman - she'll haunt your dreams! Pencil, pencil, pencil.

Bright old things, illustration for an article of the same name.  Graphite on paper.

Russian heads, what beautiful facial hair.  Graphite/paper.

Miniatures! Pencil on paper.

Promotional tour postcards for Setting Sun

Front cover of album design for New York based band, Setting Sun

Illustration and poster design for women's charity RASASC

Hello!

Welcome to Chestnuts and Squirrels, the new online portfolio and blog of Illustrator Charlotte Traynor.  Have a peek at my drawings and doodles, from bears to beards, there'll be something for everyone.  Probably.