I’m delighted to share this punchy video my kick-ass video expert husband put together of my creative process. I love our creative partnership. Seriously though, watch me pen slingin’ and flingin’ some paint around as I complete a stylish drawing from scratch.
Tag: fashion
Brown Sugar Street Style
These Days
As a professional artist, I often draw with a specific intention. Whether the intention is client driven or inspired by an image or a whim, I find that I am more productive if I set out with the idea that I’d like to complete something specific. However, once upon a time, I drew just for the sake of it. Sometimes it was cathartic, sometimes it was just for the fun. These days it’s a treat to let a drawing run away with me. This piece is a great example of the sort of playful and moody drawing that might happen when I let my pencil take me where it will.
This drawing is loosely inspired by “These Days” a pensive song by the lovely Nico. Her endearingly deep voice is paired with honest lyrics that leave you lost in thought. Similarly to the character you see here, who is seemingly surrounded by a solar system of thoughts revolving around her head, swimming in vivid colors.
Style
“Style is the substance of the subject, called unceasingly to the surface.” -Victor Hugo
Esther Quek
Disclaimer, I will sound unusually fan-girlish in this post. But allow me to tell you… I find Esther Quek’s fashion sensibilities inspiring. She embodies something that I’ve always tried to implement in my own sense of fashion. Her sense of somewhat androgynous clothing is powerfully dandy with it’s ties, snappy suits and coats. But that’s not all, her use of color, texture and shape is remarkable. The way she pairs her pieces shows her natural sense for fashion that is much larger than the trend grabbing fashion of so many. This picture of her emulates what I’m talking about. I’m not a purple person, but she creates a rich palette in this outfit, that even I can appreciate, ranging from deep petunia to plumb. The drape of each layer creates a gorgeous silhouette while the various cuts and textures create visual interest. And thus, I was inspired to illustrate it and share it with you. Cheers, Esther, stay stylish!
Spring Nights
quiet strength
a new likeness
Every time my perspective shifts, I feel the compulsion to draw a new self portrait.
Suzy Q
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SHOP!
Hard to believe a new year is already under way!
Well I’m kicking it off by starting up my own shop!
Keep your eyes peeled, as I’m adding new illustrations daily.
anywhere is home
One Small Page
rose colored glasses
Featured Artist At Proper & Prim For the Kegs & Canvas – Art & Ale Walk
Thursday, October 11 | 5pm – 9pm
Evelyn
Self Portrait
confident
You are who you are, and it’s important to recognize that and to explore those obsessions, rather than to think “I have to do something different” — Mary Ellen Mark
androgynous
LOFT event
Bree Reetz 