Nothing is wider than a child's eyes at the sight of magic, and for magic nothing is wider than this human world. I saw this little fairy resting on a mushroom stool in the back yard. It widen my eyes!The world is very wide from this view point!Have a wonderful week and keep your eyes wide open to the wide world of magic.Peace. ... Continue Reading »
Illustration Friday
Electricity – IF
Thought Processes for this Week's IllustrationThe cost of living is so high;There have been so many storms throughout the U.S.A & abroad;Why do we have to pay for electricity, when everyone needs it?I've never tried a minimalist approach to my art;I really need to clean my coffee pot;I overslept this morning and need a jolt!America's drug of choiceI need coffee this morning!Idea bulb hits at this moment...my electricity today! Peace to all. ... Continue Reading »
SEED – IF
So many things came to mind when I thought about the word, "seed." I thought about gardens, plants, trees, etc. I then settled on this idea.What does it take to grow an artist? Well...we start off with a little tiny SEED and then we watch it grow.In my cartoon imagination it would start with a seed that would grow into palettes of color, then into a child who would crawl off and be discovered!Happy Week to all the growing artists! ... Continue Reading »
Wrinkles – IF
You ever wake up from a nap, with your ribbons wrinkled and undone? Your hair is a mess and your face wrinkled from sleeping? Your undershirt full of wrinkles and too big? Your neck is sweaty from all the wrinkles around it? Even your ankles have wrinkles, too?Well, then you know how this little one feels? Just plain wrinkly! I feel just like she does, but oh I'm not so little or as cute!(This was snatched from a page in my sketch book)Say yes to the wrinkles in your life! ... Continue Reading »
Primitive – IF
Well, this was a tough one, since I don't think of the style of this image or the people as primitive, but there are others...This image was created after visiting South America. While I was there, I distinctly remember, tourists stating that there were still "primitive people" to see in the jungle. Every time I heard it, I cringed inside. I absolutely despise the term, "primitive" when it is associated with people or their culture! Yes, I know that some folks don't mean any harm when they use the term when referencing people, and I try to take in consideration, ignorance, age difference, cultural exposure, etc. But it still gives me a burn ... Continue Reading »
I’d Rather Be In The Studio!
Hi everyone,I'm really excited! My work is being featured this week at www.artbizcoach.com! Some of you may know about Alyson B. Stanfield, she is an amazing writer and artist coach!Alyson has an amazing newsletter and many resources at her website: www.artbizcoach.comHer book, entitled, "I'd Rather Be In The Studio", is a must have for all artists, especially if your artist trying to make a living off your passion. I can't say enough wonderful things about the book. You will want to highlight the entire book, once you get it. ... Continue Reading »
IF – Save
I completed this image some time ago and it is entitled, "Savior". I thought it was fitting since this stranger has saved this little girl from some plight. I'm not sure where my head was when I completed this illustration, but I know that this was completed after the Katrina Disaster. So, this is "Save" for my Illustration Friday.I've been in a strange mood lately, doing some real soul searching and I realized that my choices for Illustration Friday have been somewhat serious lately. There goes the adage, about separating work from play. For me, as an artist the two are always intertwined. Have a safe and peaceful week! ... Continue Reading »
