I’m finishing up my swaps for the year and that last one I completed was a self-portrait swap. It’s sounds so strange and big-headed to say that I enjoy drawing myself. But what can I say? I do. I had to pretty myself up here for this drawing. I’ve been called sir far too oftenContinue reading “ATCs: More Self-Portraits”
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Having a Merry, Merry Time
This has been a great season for me. Usually I fall into major winter funks that always seem to coincide with the few weeks before Christmas. This year is different. Maybe it’s because I’m spending so much time drawing and painting. All that creative energy flowing seems to push away any funky feeling. It’sContinue reading “Having a Merry, Merry Time”
More ATCs: Portrait Cards
I’ve been doing my two favorite things: making cards and drawing portraits. I’ve been finishing up some obligations and making a few cards for gifts. I really like the expressions that emerged on these. One of the things I love the most about card trading is how excited and please people seem to be whenContinue reading “More ATCs: Portrait Cards”
Making Cards and Making Friends
I made this card for a young woman who goes by Mangosteenskin on Monday Artday ATCs. I love her watercolor illustrations so I asked her for a trade. She’s from Malasyia, so she asked if I would like a portrait card of a girl wearing a Sabahan costume. That sounded great for me and I agreed to do this portrait card forContinue reading “Making Cards and Making Friends”
Pencil Portrait Sketch: Emma Watson
I just realized how close we are to the end of the year. I was looking back at the drawings I made this year and came across this sketch I did back in January. I posted it on Flickr but never posted it here. I wonder why, since I like this sketch quite a bit. Continue reading “Pencil Portrait Sketch: Emma Watson”
This is our moment. This is our time.
This was such a special election night for me that I decided commemorate it by making a sketch to paste in my journal. I wanted draw him as I saw him at the beginning of the campaign and capture the hope and optimism that he exuded at the beginning of the campaign.
Portrait Swap with Cindy Gray
I completed another portrait swap. This time with artist Cindy Gray. I met Cindy through Blog Catalog and she suggested that we do a swap. I was thrilled! I had a lot of fun doing a swap with Ujwala so I jumped at the chance to do another swap. You can read about our swap onContinue reading “Portrait Swap with Cindy Gray”
Paul Newman 1925 – 2008
Another classic Hollywood movie icon gone. I’ve loved Paul Newman since I was a kid and I still love his movies. I was always attracted to his “outsider” roles. Here’s my tribute to an great actor and reportedly a great guy.
Taking a Break
My husband is on vacation and so I’m taking a bit of a break. I’ll be back in a couple of weeks. Thanks everyone for all of your kind comments. I’m always so thrilled that people take the time to tell me what they think about my drawing. It’s boosted my confidence so much. TakeContinue reading “Taking a Break”
In the Style of Modigliani – Portrait Atcs
I just joined IllustratedAtcs.com and signed up for my first card swap over there. We were to make cards based on the work of Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920). I’ve always liked Modigliani, so it was fun to make these cards. I managed to squeeze a self-portrait in. I’m the one with the glasses. Michael makes anContinue reading “In the Style of Modigliani – Portrait Atcs”
Mellanie Collins, Artist 