Vampire Cumberbatch (A5 sketchbook page 2015)
Everyone I know loves Benedict Cumberbatch.
I was fairly lukewarm about him until he photobombed U2 at the Oscar ceremony, after which he became something of a hero. I still prefer Jonny Lee Miller’s interpretation of Sherlock Holmes but you’ve got to respect a man who pricks the bubble of pomposity that always seems to surround U2, uninvited or not.
The above is an interpretation of a straightforward newspaper photograph of the actor which to me suggested something more other-worldly. I exaggerated his features and gave him worrying eyes and turned him into a vampire. No fangs though – that seemed rather hackneyed.
Bono and his pals would have been even more uncomfortable had he really looked like this.
I wasn’t overly fond of Mr Cumberbatch myself, but I’m definitely warming to him having viewed his photobombing of U2. He is a rather scary vampire though…
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Yep, isn’t that fun?
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I like him because he never seems to take himself too seriously even though he takes his craft seriously. 🙂 Funky vampirized version of him!
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Yes, Teresa, I think his heart’s in the right place, sure enough.
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Fun drawing Michael, I think BC would like this!
He is one of my favorite actors and I think he has taken on the Sherlock role with gusto.
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Thanks, Sharon. Indeed, the Sherlock character is an interesting interpretation but my partner, Sarah, and I have become obsessed with “Elementary” of late!
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Okay…I got the first season of Elementary for my birthday a couple months ago…I am addicted! Season 2 is on my Christmas list. 🙂
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It’s wonderful isn’t it? We’re wondering whether to splash out on series three – we went a bit cold turkey having borrowed the first two from a friend…
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