Blind contour artwork by Kelly West
Artwork created using the blind contour / continuous line drawing technique.
This is the art of seeing without looking.
Custom Blind contour Portraits: Animals
Custom Pet Portraits
In Memoriam - A Thoughtful Gift
In Memoriam - A Thoughtful Gift
Custom blind contour artwork of animals is something I love to create. The essence of each pet shines through in such a unique way in each abstract portrait. Please contact me to start planning your special pet art piece.
In Memoriam - A Thoughtful Gift
In Memoriam - A Thoughtful Gift
In Memoriam - A Thoughtful Gift
I sometimes get asked to create custom blind contour art of animals who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge. It is an honor to do these memorial art pieces of such beloved animals. I encourage you to reach out if I can help create this special type of art.
Custom blind contour portraits: Humans
Custom Portraits - Single
Custom Portraits - Single
Custom Portraits - Single
When I create a blind contour portrait of a person, the big reveal is my favorite part, when the drawing step is done. I love the semi-abstract feel to the resulting artwork, and the way certain physical traits really stand out from piece to piece.
Custom Portraits - Group
Custom Portraits - Single
Custom Portraits - Single
Larger group portraits are also available. When a drawing is finished, I like to add watercolor or acrylic paint to the image to really show the individuality of each person.
Blind contour: Structures
Cityscapes
Architecture
Architecture
My work is not limited to animals and people. I also enjoy nature and architecture as subjects for my images.
Architecture
Architecture
Architecture
Architectural elements are in the spotlight in my blind contour architecture drawings. Add a splash of color at the end, and the personality of each structure pops.
Blind contour: Nature
Wildlife
Wildlife
Wildlife
Observations of nature - each creature shows its personality through a single line.
Plants
Wildlife
Wildlife
The texture and style within plants and vegetation lend themselves to this method very readily.