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Check out these amaz­ing illus­tra­tions of Cate Blanchett as Carol

09 Dec 2015

Words by Little White Lies

Monochrome portrait of a woman with long hair and intense gaze.
Monochrome portrait of a woman with long hair and intense gaze.
The full gallery of entries to our recent cre­ative brief – as inspired by Todd Haynes’ film – is now up.

Now that Car­ol direc­tor Todd Haynes has cho­sen the win­ners of our recent cre­ative brief, we’re real­ly excit­ed to be able to share all of the entries we received. We hope you’ll agree they’re pret­ty darn special.

Click on the thumb­nails below to scroll through the full gallery and let us know your favourite @LWLies

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Black and white line drawing of a woman's face with wavy hair and a polka dot scarf.
Portrait of a woman in black and white, with strong contrasts and heavy shadows.
Monochrome illustration of a woman with stylised curled hair and an enigmatic expression.
High-contrast black and white portrait illustration of a woman with curly hair.
Sketch of a woman with long, wavy hair and a serious expression. Includes the name "Cate Blanchett" at the bottom.
Sketch of a woman with wavy hair and a serious expression, with text stating "The lipstick you'll want to keep a secret".
Black and white sketch of a woman's profile, with detailed hair and facial features.
Black and white portrait of a woman with curled, shoulder-length hair and an elegant expression, holding a fan.
Sketch of a woman with a serious expression, wearing a hat and holding a cigarette. Pencil drawing with shaded details and strong contrasts.
Portrait of a woman with blonde, wavy hair and a serious expression.
Sketch of a woman's face with wavy hair and pensive expression.
Cover art featuring a female portrait with a patterned outfit, black text 'Melancholy', title and author.
Stylised portrait of a woman with dark curled hair, soft grey facial features, and bold dark outlines.
Black and white sketch of a woman's face, with strong contrast and expressive brushstrokes.
Illustrated portrait of a man with short brown hair wearing a black high-collared jacket, set against a colourful abstract background of blue, yellow, and pink shapes.
Portrait of a woman in academic robes holding a certificate.
Monochrome image of a woman's face surrounded by geometric shapes and the word "CAROL" prominently displayed.
Monochrome illustration depicting a woman in a hooded cloak standing in front of a framed portrait on a wall.
Illustration of a woman's face with wavy hair and a pensive expression, depicted in a black and white, sketchy style.
Monochrome portrait of a woman with wavy hair, large eyes, and full lips.
Drawing of a woman flexing her arm muscle with the text "We Can Do It!" above.
Sketch of a woman's head and upper body, shown in profile. The drawing is in black and white, with expressive lines depicting the subject's features and hair.
Sketch of a woman with wavy blonde hair, wearing sunglasses and a coat.
Black and white illustration of a woman with curly hair and a patterned dress, looking pensive and smoking a cigarette.
Illustration of a woman's face with flowing hair, surrounded by hearts and bubbles.
Pencil sketch of a woman's face on an orange background, with expressive features and curly hair.
Monochrome drawing of a woman wrapped in a hooded cloak against a starry night background.
Closeup portrait of a woman with curly hair and a pensive expression.
Detailed pencil sketch of a woman's face in profile, featuring wavy hair and a contemplative expression.
Monochrome abstract illustration depicting a human figure, composed of gestural black brush strokes on a white background.
Black-and-white sketch of a person in warm winter clothing, with a hood and fur collar, facing sideways and gazing out a window or door.
Sketch of a person with blonde hair wearing sunglasses and a striped top, set against a blurred urban background.
Illustration of a woman with wavy hair, wearing a patterned dress, making a gesture.
Line drawing of a woman's face with bold features and exaggerated make-up.
Detailed pencil sketch of a woman's face with wavy hair and an introspective expression.
Monochrome portrait of a woman in a thoughtful pose, with her hand on her chin and a slightly serious expression.
Monochrome illustration of a stylised female figure with wavy hair, wearing a patterned dress.
Sketch of a woman's face, with detailed features like eyes, lips, and curly hair.
Illustration of a person with messy, dark blue hair and an anxious facial expression, wearing a patterned purple garment against a pale yellow background.
Black and white illustration of a woman's face with wavy hair and a contemplative expression.
Simplified drawing of a smiling woman with curly hair and large eyes on a grid background.
Illustration of a woman with wavy hair, wearing a patterned dress, making a gesture.
Woman holding cigarette, pensive expression, black and white image.
Black and white illustration of a woman with curled hair and a serious expression.
Distorted black and white image of a human face with abstract patterns and lines overlaid, creating a striking and visually compelling artistic effect.
Black and white portrait drawing of a woman with wavy hair and thoughtful expression
Black and white sketch of a woman with distinctive features, wearing a suit and tie.
Monochrome sketch of a woman's face, showing her profile and upswept hairstyle.
Closeup portrait of a woman with curly blonde hair, wearing a patterned scarf and looking upwards with a thoughtful expression.
Portrait of a woman with wavy hair and a headband, wearing a coat and looking into the distance.
Portrait of a woman with blonde, wavy hair and a serious expression.
Sketch of a woman with wavy hair and a serious expression, with text stating "The lipstick you'll want to keep a secret".
Black and white portrait of a woman with curled, shoulder-length hair and an elegant expression, holding a fan.
Sketch of a woman with long, wavy hair and a serious expression. Includes the name "Cate Blanchett" at the bottom.
High-contrast black and white portrait illustration of a woman with curly hair.
Monochrome illustration of a woman with stylised curled hair and an enigmatic expression.
Portrait of a woman in black and white, with strong contrasts and heavy shadows.
Illustration of a woman's face with distorted, abstract features and the word "Carol" written below.
Black and white line drawing of a woman's face with wavy hair and a polka dot scarf.
Black and white sketch of a woman's profile, with detailed hair and facial features.
Sketch of a woman's face with wavy hair and pensive expression.
Sketch of a woman with a serious expression, wearing a hat and holding a cigarette. Pencil drawing with shaded details and strong contrasts.
Portrait of a woman in academic robes holding a certificate.
Illustrated portrait of a man with short brown hair wearing a black high-collared jacket, set against a colourful abstract background of blue, yellow, and pink shapes.
Stylised portrait of a woman with dark curled hair, soft grey facial features, and bold dark outlines.
Black and white sketch of a woman's face, with strong contrast and expressive brushstrokes.
Cover art featuring a female portrait with a patterned outfit, black text 'Melancholy', title and author.

Car­ol is in cin­e­mas now.

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