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It’s been a while since I posted.  To be honest, it’s been a while since I did any art.  Life has been busier than normal (is that possible?). Then today a double blessing – we all went to the park with enough leisure time for me to realize I might get in some sketching AND … Continue reading Plein Air at the Park

These are 2 sketches of a juiceseller that I saw during our last trip to Bolivia.  I’ve started working on several paintings based off of my sketches and photos. I am starting to get used to having an art career while raising my whirlwind of a third child.  I’ve discovered I can jot down sketches, … Continue reading Sketches from Bolivia

All finished for the February contest at SVSlearn.com!  The theme was simply “love”, but with the caveat that it be original and a warning to avoid cliches.  As my thoughts wandered on the topic I came up with this yin-yang of “If a bird loved a fish, where would they live?”

For the month of February, the online illustration school that I attend, svslearn.com, is holding a contest.  The theme for the month is love.  The problem is trying not to be cliche and illustrating it with an original idea.  I spent an evening sketching out ideas. As usual, I started with my kids.   I … Continue reading Love theme preliminary sketches