Bran Castle

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Written By Abigail Daker

Some sketches of Bran Castle in Romania, a Medieval fortress often associated with Bram Stoker’s eponymous anti-hero. Although associations between Bran Castle and the alleged inspiration for Dracula’s eponymous hero - Vlad the Impaler - are fairly tenuous, the castle is popularly referred to as ‘Dracula’s Castle’ and is consequently something I tend to think about sketching around late October.

The three drafts shown below are a progression of a colour sketch layered with a line and pencil drawing. The aim was to try and get an idea of the density of the trees in the area which I suspect is partly why the castle is so frequently associated with the supernatural.



Abigail Daker
ABI DAKER. ILLUSTRATOR. I specialise in creating unique, hand rendered artwork for my clients. My attention to detail and strong drawing technique means that my work is ideally suited to creating illustrated maps, panoramic cityscapes and perspective drawings. Previous commissions have included large scale graphics for vinyl wall applications and window displays, a series of wine labels and a variety of editorial and literary projects. My work reflects my interest in both the graphic and linear qualities of the world and aims to reflect these in an imaginative and engaging way. All work is drawn freehand and can be supplied in a range of digital formats and sizes. If you are seeking an illustrator with exceptional technical skills who can provide a creative solution to a brief then please do get in touch to discuss your project. I can be contacted by email at abigaildaker@hotmail.com.
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Sketches from 2020