Digital Practice

digital practice = sketchdump

Wednesday WIP: ACEO

ACEO work in progress - guess who! 

Wednesday WIP: An Assortment

Works in Progress

devil girl

a rework of an older piece... any guesses?

and now for something completely different. 

Wednesday WIP: Tote Bags

Fun stuff - lately I've been working on tote bags! I've been converted, so much easier than a purse, and fun to put super cute things on. I've got plenty more in the works... you'll see them on Etsy soon!

Wednesday WIP: JaxHax Yoshi Mural

A mural I did for JaxHax Makerspace, Yoshi/Darwin/scientific illustration-themed for the classroom. I can technically call this a work in progress because it is still only 99.5% done... I still have to sign it! And add a few more tiny details here and there.

I love this place - though I am not a paying member (yet!) the open meetings on Tuesdays give me the opportunity to come and hang out with a bunch of smart, talented, and incredibly friendly people. My friend Bri (who I worked on another mural with, a fantastic one of mostly her own doing) and I will be painting much more on the walls of JaxHax soon... can't wait!

Monday Mix: Arty Stuff

Some sketches I worked on during the first night of our monthly Arty. I think this is one of my most successful attempts at drawing young boys, with different faces even, without using references. Progress! These are for a collaboration with a friend. 

I also worked on painting my (admittedly unused) roller skates: 

Bats and sweets ♥_♥ Now I just have to learn to skate again... in the meantime I can't wait to finish these! 

Wednesday WIP: Delicate

A preview of some personal work.

Wednesday WIP: Alchemy

Work in progress shot of a painting for an upcoming Alchemy-themed show. 

Wednesday WIP: Joanna Newsom

Working on a portrait of one of my favorite musicians. 

Monday Mix: Holiday Prep

I. Love. Christmas. Mostly I love giving gifts. This time of year it's like everyone's having a birthday all at once and I get to gift them all. I love every part of gift-giving, from planning and making lists, to wrapping each box lovingly (wrapping is sort of an addiction for me), to seeing a person's face when they open it up. There are very few things that make me feel as happy. 

This year has been passing so quickly! It feels like I only just put my Christmas boxes away. I'm so excited, and I've been quite busy with a number of holiday projects. Like...

working on holiday art... 

decorating the house... 

...and sewing up geeky little felt ornaments for our tree.

(Yes, we have a Buddha living under it.) 

I have more ornaments to make and to hang, and gifts to make, and cards to order! I'm also prepping a few holiday items for my shop. So don't be surprised if this blog is non-stop holiday until Christmas Day ;)

And by the way...

There are only two more days to get 20% off custom portraits! 

If you're looking for a sweet Christmas gift, now is the time! 

You can click the image to visit my Etsy shop: 

Happy gift-hunting!

Wednesday WIP

Oh, the usual. Cats, bats, witch hats. 

Peach and Daisy

A sketch that got a little out of hand. Deciding whether or not to ink and paint...

I've got such an urge to make princess art lately! Boyfriend and I have been playing either Double Dash or Smash Bros. almost every night. I always play as the cute ones ;3 

a mini-interview, and a work in progress

goodness: The lovely Allison Weeks Thomas, illustrator and fellow SCAD grad, has a little mini-interview with me up today for her Artist du Jour series! Be sure to check out her blog, she does awesome work. 

(and here's a sneak peek of something i've been working on lately:) 

Sidewalk Chalk

a few photos from the SCAD Sidewalk Arts Festival this past weekend. my square took third place in the alumni category, so pleased!








a dog stepped on her... i promise that is not a paw print tattoo.

it is only similar to my original idea, but i think it came out well considering the weather... i believe the only two times i have participated are the only two times it has rained! how frustrating. it's sort of fun that way though, too. (and i have watercolor plans for my original sketch, today, i feel good about it.)

credit for the third image goes to SCAD's Sidewalk Festival website, where you can also view the rest of the winners.
and as a side note - if you ever are looking for advice on how to sound and look as awkward as possible, check out my interview with the District and the Spotted gallery at savannahnow. i do give lessons.