Truth

The truth is, I've been drawing. Painting. Whatever. This is, as I said before, my brother and his wife and Christmas was spectacular this year due to the fact that I was very proud of what I got them...or made for them. Anyway, I finally get to post this and share my joy at their surprised faces and excited words of encouragement. It's what I've needed lately.
I know I finished their drawings. Paintings. Whatever. In October but I have drawn a few things since then. A coworker of mine, Rachel, just had a baby and I drew him. Cute little guy, I guess. I'm not very knowledgeable about babies...anyway, he came out really nice and everyone at work loved him! My boss even went as far to ask why I was working there...little depressing in a way, but also somewhat encouraging. My reply of course was "I ask myself that question every single day."
I also drew a cartoon-like portrait of another coworker, Emilyn, for our secret santa. Everyone loved that one too which I was somewhat surprised at because they are two completely different styles of painting, especially since one was done in quache and the other my usual watercolor and conte. All the same, it was very nice to hear that kind of praise for my work.
I'm supposed to go to an art festival this spring and I've heard there are others nearby as well that I didn't know about. I have to admit I miss that part of Boston, where Ashley and I would be forced to go to random museums we had been to over and over and over and over and over again...good times.
Well, I suppose that's all my ramblings for now.

BONES!!!!!

Okay so I found the coolest, sexiest photo for the new season of Bones and I love it!!! So I drew my rendition of it...It's a much smaller scale than I'm used to working in (5x8 rather than 9x12) so that was a pretty big challenge for me to get ALL that detail in...I really like how it came out though.
Anyway, still drawing as you can see which I am also very proud of. Only problem now is everyone telling me what kind of career I should have that will match my "field of study." Wouldn't it be grand to draw for the fun of it? I don't work so well under pressure and I've been drawing and painting a lot lately, you'd think they'd understand that stress and art go hand in hand for me, sadly. I'm just enjoying the lack of pressure to create, CReaTE! CREATE!!!! Can't I just live in the moment? Well hopefully my creative streak continues for awhile longer while the overpowering pressure to find a career is set on the back burner. As always, your underachiever is on her way out...

Great Ruiner of Surprises

Dan calls me the Great Ruiner of Surprises because I am completely and utterly unable to keep a present hidden for very long. I get so excited and proud of myself for coming up with such an amazing gift that I find it nearly impossible to keep it to myself. Is that such a crime? Probably, when I'm posting my sister in law's gift for Christmas two months early...So much for waiting until December. I highly doubt she'll see it before hand which got me thinking, why not post one of the two drawings on here? That way, if she does see it, it won't be a big deal! Right? I'm rambling...Anyway, enjoy! Until the next surprise...!

Christmas

I know, I know, we haven't even reached Halloween yet but I wanted everyone to know that the only reason I have not posted either of the two pieces I have finished...is because they are Christmas gifts and I don't want their recipients to see them before hand.
I am impressed however with the fact that I finished two whole paintings within days of each other! Huge leap for me, let me tell you. Anyway, just wanted everyone to know there will be two new pieces up at the end of December.
On another exciting note, went to see The Wizarding World of Harry Potter for the first time and it was amazing! Here's a picture I took of the castle. My mum took me as an early birthday gift a few weeks ago and we had a ball. Well, I suppose that's all for now.

Inspired

Yay! So I finally found a working scanner thanks to Dan. Hooray! Anyway, this is a picture I painted with Watercolor and conte. It's me, in my wedding dress getting ready. I'm quite pleased with the softness of it. It seems my wedding has been a good influence on me. haha.

Summer...

Okay so I've been a little less than productive this summer but it's important to take breaks from time to time and after last semester and graduation, I deserve it. My summer was filled with all things "un" art related, such as my wedding on August 14th that my bestest college buddy Ashley attended and played a huge part in, thank you. And moving to Florida immediately after the graduation ceremony in May. I found a job nearby and have been working hard at making a good impression in order to move up. Completely "un" art related. So after a few months of having so much stuff on my mind that had nothing to do with art, it hit me that I want to draw. I have this urge every day to doodle and sketch and although I'm cramped into a small space and unable to really get my paints out, I've wanted to paint, which is a huge step for me and I think it's all my stress wearing away. It's been really nice not to worry about how much I should be producing but instead creating work for the fun of it again. I'm happy and working hard to get to where I want to be and not where I supposedly should be. So thanks to everyone for their patience and understanding as I get the important things in my life in order. With any luck I'll be moving into a house where I'll have the space and drive to create millions of silly drawings that I love. In the meantime, I need a new sketchbook...

Little Red

Here's a collage of an Urban Little Red Riding Hood. I wanted to tweak the original icon of Little Red as much as possible. This entire series is done digitally with Painter 11. I don't usually work digitally and this is my first time using Painter which I really like. The collage aspect has always been intriguing to me and this gives me an opportunity to drown in it...

Little Red Riding Hood

With the semester coming to a close I have some time to update and I thought I'd put up some digital work that I've done in Corel Painter 11. Basically for an entire semester I focused on collage and one topic: Little Red Riding Hood.

Rupunzel

As promised, here she is! Inspired by Sara Bareilles' song "Fairytale." I believe the lyrics sum this piece up best.

The tall blond lets out a cry of despair
Says, "Would've cut it myself if I knew men could climb hair
I'll have to find another tower somewhere
Keep away from the windows."

Sneak Peak

Here's a sneak peak at what I'm working on right now. I thought of this project after listening to Sara Bareilles' song "Fairytale."

My goal is to have four separate pieces in a series of quirky "mock princess" ideas based loosely on the song.

This piece in particular focuses on Rupunzel. I decided to crop what little bit is almost finished in the piece but the rest will be coming shortly. Promise.

The Girl

Inspired by my rabbit piece I continued in the same manor creating this girl. The angle works really well and I want to try and continue in this direction. Wish me luck.

Natural History Drawing

This piece was the start of a new direction for me. I began to incorporate both watercolor and conte crayon. I really enjoy the effects of the unfinished look.