Lucky

a little something.

Illustration Friday: Diary

The Effects of a Sweet Nature

"You are so very pretty, my dear, so good and so mannerly, that I cannot help giving you a gift." For this was a fairy, who had taken the form of a poor country woman, to see how far the civility and good manners of this pretty girl would go. "I will give you for a gift," continued the Fairy, "that, at every word you speak, there shall come out of your mouth either a flower or a jewel."

- Diamonds and Toads, by Charles Perrault

some of you may remember that i've posted an image for diamonds and toads before... i like this one much better!

Illustration Friday: Giant

(giant hair, giant sunglasses, giant credit card bill.)


it's just a quick sketch i whipped up today; i had another, bigger idea for this week's theme, but it involves too many things i am not yet comfortable enough with. exaggerated perspective, landscape, a big muscly man... no chance of finishing it by tonight!

Illustration Friday: Paisley

for this week's illustration friday theme, paisley.

i always like my sketches much better than the finished product.

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.