Drawsome Monday's

Drawsome Monday's is something I will be doing every Monday to kick off another week of illustration awesomeness! I am not really sure what exactly it will be yet- but this morning as I was painting I thought "you know, I should share with people my tricks/how I do things..." so I guess Drawsome Monday is a more-in-depth "who am I and what makes my tick as an artist."

I also know --that even though I don't know that much-- I know somethings, and I am willing to share those things to make it easier on someone else.

SO... if you want to know how I do something, or what inspires me, or whatever? (I am really just winging this and having fun with it)-- let me know!

NEXT MONDAY:
I will be giving a demonstration how I painted this head....(the under painting will surprise you, I promises)

Have a Drawsome Monday!

and then life happens

I haven't been blogging, in fact as far as illustration goes I haven't done much. I did my BFA show and then I started looking for a job. I felt guilty if I did otherwise (though I have a ton of sketches.) Well one month later and still no job, however I finally turned one of those sketches into something. I think I am starting to do better on my paper dolls. What do you think?

I found the dandelion in my yard and had to have it!

Bridal...

I am a romantic at heart; does it show?

I call this one The Bridal. It is done with watercolor, ink, and fabric.

Fire bugs...

There is a time in a late Georgia Spring, that all the fireflies come out. It is only at twilight and it only lasts for about a week. I was able to visit a few of my good friends this spring (two other artists) when the stars alined (so to speak) and I was able to see fireflies. This illustration was made before that trip- and I am sorry to tell you that my painting has a huge error. Fireflies are not white when they glow- they are green. At least that is what they are in GA. And that is why you research before you hand in the final drawing.

So to anyone who was offended by illustrating white fireflies; I apologize.