Happy Monday! I wanted to share some old school drawing lessons by Jon Gnagy today. It’s such a lovely reminder of old TV programs and the style of presentation back in the day. Here’s one lesson on the drawing of an old oak tree. You can visit Gnagy’s webpage and check out more broadcasts from [...] See the full post »
Even if you don’t recognize the name Mary Engelbreit, you would probably instantly recognize her work upon seeing it. She has been in the art industry for a long time and her work is all over. I have loved her illustrations since childhood, ever since receiving one of her lovely illustrated greeting cards. Her work is not [...] See the full post »
Yay! I am participating in sfgirlbybay’s blog it forward and it’s my turn to share a bit about what inspires my art, craft and musings. Thank you to tiny-ass apartment for passing the torch to me. I am originally from Los Angeles, a total SoCal valley girl for the first 20+ years of my life. [...] See the full post »
When I first started getting into the blogging and exploring the art/craft community online I found the work of Laura Berger and have been following her blog ever since. I really admire her illustration and painting style…it has a digital graphic feel, but done by hand and has that handdrawn cozy feel to it as [...] See the full post »
Oh wow…have you seen From Flat to Flight before? Talk about super cool and inspiring…now I need to go make the paper toy. You can actually print out the paper elephant to construct yourself. Happy Monday! Share this on: Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Google+ Share on Linkedin Pin [...] See the full post »
A while back, I signed up an online workshop called Color Beyond The Basics taught by Julie Prichard and Chris Cozen. Although I’m starting out a bit late, I’m so happy to be a part of the 125+ people learning together online and discussing explorations in color. I’ve never had formal training in color theory and [...] See the full post »
An American abstract expressionist artist born in Rotterdam, Willem de Kooning is considered one of the most important artists in 20th century. There’s a Pulitzer prize winning book about his personal and professional life, de Kooning: An American Master, which is the next book on my reading list. I was intrigued to read the book [...] See the full post »
This lovely Monday morning, I am looking through the work of illustrator and graphic designer, Lara Brehm. I have to say wow, wow and wow again because I love her work in illustration and pattern making immensely! Lara’s blog provides a lot of visual inspiration for any artist or crafter, just for sheer beauty of [...] See the full post »
Hello lovelies! I’m back and working to get myself on track with blog posting and art projects this lovely 2010 – year of the Tiger! Regardless of past events, I am filled with positivity in mind and heart and looking forward to new opportunities and being brave and bold like the Tiger this year. If [...] See the full post »
Even during the happy holiday season there can be ups and downs, but I always try to find inspiration and look to the brighter side no matter what. I recently saw the music video for George Michael’s single titled, December Song (I Dreamed of Christmas) and it touched me so much. The aesthetic of the [...] See the full post »
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