Hair History

Someone once stated that you should re-invent yourself every 10 years. I prefer every 6 months or less. I like trying out new things and absolutely love to change my hair.

I am also very nostalgic.

Below is a timeline of various stages my hair has undergone in the last 3 years.

Hooray for Watercolors!

The art therapy class I took last fall really opened my eyes up to different media. I had never painted with watercolors before, and now I'm crazy about them! The painting above was done with watercolors and Sharpie, which I found to be a wonderful combination. See more of my work below.

I encourage you to try watercolors. Just experiment, get to know them. Then if you like them, try adding another media, like ink, crayons (which will resist the paint for lovely effects), or collage materials.

Artist Review: Jake Parker

Welcome to the delightful world of Jake Parker. His artwork is warm and wonderful. Upon exploring his website, you will find robots taming birds, a boy with antlers, and rather impressive concept art. I had the pleasure of stumbling upon his comic Hugo Earhart from Vol. 1 of the graphic novel of short stories Flight, which is also available to read at his website (and I highly recommend that you go read it). Parker's imagination is rich with fantasy scenarios that tap into a dreamlike world. Enjoy and share.

 

 

You Know Who's Awesome? Emily Martin.

Emily Martin, aka The Black Apple, is one of those painters you just fall in love with instantly. At least, I did. Her artwork reminds me of old fashioned storybook illustrations that got left behind when Walt Disney came to town. Girls in dresses with wide-set eyes, pastel surroundings, and tame bears are the stuff of fairy tales. I love it.

Well hello, there!

I am one bad blogger. Exciting news, though: I am going to start my very first painting series! I've never done a series before, and thought it was about time. More details to follow.

Right now, I'd like to share what I am reading with you:

Rendezvous with Rama (science fiction, oh yeeeaaah)
Maximum Gaga (wacky poems)
Photographing 2D Work (fabulous tips!)

Pathetically short and pointless post after not posting in months, yes. I'm over it.

Weekly Drawing: Portrait Practice

Magazine ads are great for practicing portraits. Even if my drawing isn't completely accurate, it's good practice to try different angles and test out various styles of drawing.

Weekly Drawing: Self Portrait