Work it

Hola. 

Yesterday I had a lot of fun taking a fashion illustration class.

Most of my drawings are usually very controlled and sometimes I want to break free from that=0)

Kinda like I had a glass of wine, but didn't actually drink and draw.

So, yesterday I was sketching...sketching...sketching.

Sometimes I was happy with the result and sometimes I wanted to throw my paper out the window. 

LOL.

It has taken me a LONG time to understand that you have to have a solid sketch. Paint won't fix it. I finally got it when I read an illustration book that told me that.

LOL.

The book said to draw EVERYTHING. So, I try to and I feel that it has helped. I really love learning tips from artists. Some will give them and others won't. So, I really use my q-tips when I know I will be around one=0)

So here are a few sketches....the ones that didn't end up down my hill.

Last night I was ready to put it on watercolor paper. 

There she goes down the cat walk. I think it turned out looking fun.

xoxo

My other job...

X-Can you help me draw this girl for my comic book.

Me-Ok.

X-The face looks wrong.

Me-I'll try it again.

X-Can you make it facing the other way?

Me-Ok.

X-I guess it's ok. You should work on faces more.

Don't talk to strangers

Good MONDAY.

This weekend we watched The Lion Witch In The Wardrobe with my son. He LOVES the books and so it was time to watch. He was really interested in that ice witch. How she would just make anything appear. THOSE TURKISH DELIGHTS AND HOT CHOCOLATE.

Those promises to rule Narnia....

Well...you know what happens next=0/

 It was a fun and magical movie to watch. He really enjoyed it and staying up late made it even more exciting.

My other job....

Me-See...she lies. Some strangers are nice and some trick you.

X-Hmmm...

Me-Ok?

X-What are Turkish delights?

Me-Like a jello treat with sweet powder on top.

X-Are they good?

Me-A stranger may offer you any type of sweet candy. 

X-I get that part already. I'm just really interested in trying those Turkish delights.

Dashing off

Who's dashing off to see Oz this weekend?

Have a great weekend.

xoxo

Ladybug heaven

My new Spring jewelry is starting to trickle into my shop

I just finished one of my new lockets.

It's on a antique copper chain and the chain has semi-precious purple jade.

This little work of art is hand painted and it's a multi colored rose. There are a couple of little ladybugs just wandering around. Ladybug heaven...right=0)

It comes tucked in a cute little box.

Spring is suppose to come very soon, so get ready for all those tea parties in the garden.

Have a great day.

LOL

Today I had a   R E A L L Y  good laugh. It was almost painful, BUT then I felt awesome. I've always known the LOL does a body good, but we aren't always guaranteed to have one every day.

If you can...call up an old friend. They getcha every time. 

I'm in love

Happy Monday=0)

I started working on some new paintings for Spring lockets. I'm SO in love with this one. OY...how will I let it go? OH YEAH...my accountant will remind me ;oP

xoxo

My other job....

X-Lets make another video.

Me-What about?

X-Me eating a quadruple decker of pancakes.

Me-Are you that hungry? We don't want to waste food.

X-I'm as hungry as the average teenager.

Me-Ummmm...your eight.

X-BUT I'm as bright as a teenager.

Me-Oh boy....

X-HEY...

Viernes Vine

HAPPY VIERNES(Friday).

Thought I'd give you a peek of all the shenanigans going on in my studio this morning.

Working on the finishing touches of Cinque Terre.

Sometimes those last details are the hardest. I find that taking my time and knowing when to walk away for a chocolate croissant break is key.

If you want to see all the nail biting action...check me out on VINE.

Have a great weekend=0)