Bernadette Peters

I found this picture of Bernadette Peters online and I love it! So I decided to paint it with watercolor and conte, as per my usual. Haha. I watched "Into The Woods" the other day and she is amazing in that show. My brother got a chance to play Prince Charming in his high school rendition of the show and I remember I helped him learn his lines and the songs during that time. We had so much fun, dancing around the living room, singing "Agony." I thought for sure I'd get into acting after seeing that show. I wanted to play the witch, Bernadette's part, or the Baker's wife. I saw Bernadette Peters once live at Symphony Hall in my Junior year of college, I skipped work that day I was so excited to see her. I had terrible seats but you'd never know with Bernadette's outstanding performance. It was amazing. Anyway, after I found this photo I knew I had to draw it and I hope I gave it justice because she is not a face you wanna mess up on. haha.

Kerri's Wedding Gift

I didn't actually get to go to my friend Kerri's wedding but I did draw a picture of her and her fiance as a wedding gift. It took about 8 hours total and I'm quite pleased with the outcome. When I gave it to her I framed it and brought it to her at work. Of course it was down pouring at the exact moment we were moving it to her car but luckily we used a shopping bag so it turned out okay and made quite a funny story. I haven't drawn anything in pencil since Mason, which I don't count since I didn't do the same amount of detail. The last really detailed drawing I did was of my cousin Jason almost 5 years ago. Anyway, besides drawing I'm currently visiting family in Maine and today I get to see my best friend Charity which I am thrilled about seeing as it's been almost a year since the last time I saw her.

Self

I haven't been drawing too much in the past few months until I went to see "Soul Surfer." That movie really inspired me to draw some epic waves and surfers. I did a very large piece last month in watercolor although it still looks unfinished to me for some reason...Still, I've moved on by trying my hand at t-shirts. I drew this pencil sketch the other day and wanted to put it on a t-shirt. I've made a few attempts as putting my artwork on clothing and it has always failed, whether it be the lack of all the supplies needed or my rush to have a finished piece. This one worked for the most part except when I transferred my drawing onto the T I used permanent marker which bleeds...a lot. So now I have a trace of the drawing on the back of the T as well...eventually I'll get it right though. Anyway, I really like the drawing and how the painting turned out.

Before I Forget...

I forgot to say that Dan and I are currently hunting for a house! We found a few we want to look at but after our townhouse was bought while we were waiting for the bank, we're back to hunting. Which is fun, don't get me wrong. I'm very excited to look. I guess dreaming and hoping does good things for my art 'cause I am truly happy these days.

Self-Portrait

I haven't done a self portrait in years. At least not one I took the time to get it right...I scribbled a few out while looking in a mirror but the trouble is, my expressions. I make funny faces all the time without even knowing it so without catching them on film, I cannot recreate them. So I found some old photos of myself that I love! The pose, the white dress the angle...I love them. So I've been drawing a few. Here is my favorite so far. The picture is from at least 3 years ago...maybe more, but the point is I'm having fun with all these projects I'm giving myself. Go me! Haha.

Changes...

So good news! I finally uploaded this picture! haha. This is a sketch I did from my bachelorette party of me and my closest friends.
On another note, the last picture I drew of Mason didn't end up turning out...I know, he looks like a cute little baby but he looks nothing like her baby. Due to a few mis-communications, or no communication at all I am still in the process of drawing his REAL portrait. I'll keep you posted on my efforts.

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...