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.