3.27.2009

I.F. Poise

Dream Mist - Gouache
I think that this piece is appropriate for the theme. I created this to illustrate a poem-poster for Jennifer Poulter. I found out this morning that it is published at Sharing Books. You can check it out at sharing-books.com. Thanks to Jennifer for providing the inspiration w/her wonderful poem.
Happy creating, all!

3.21.2009

I.F. Subtract

Break In / Pastels
This is one way to subtract from the budget funds.
Happy creating, all!

3.16.2009

I.F. Legendary




Pot O'Gold - Marker/C.Pencil/Gel Pens

Is this merely a legend? I'm still hoping to find mine. Happy St. Patrick's Day everybody.


Happy creating, all.



PS. Wow. What a difference the scanner makes. The original upload was this lower, more yellow image. I seem to be having issues w/color quality on it. So, I carried my illo to school to use my old scanner. (Top Image) Much truer. The kicker? The newer one has nearly 3X the resolution capabilities.

3.08.2009

I.F. Intricate


Pliars + Pliars II - Prismacolor Pencils
I was in a wonderful gathering of art teachers from our region yesterday. I was reminded of these during a conversation with them. I worked on these as AP Studio students were working on their concentrations. It was a time when I began to realize that I needed to be creating more than just rich lessons for my students. I began to work on an illustration portfolio as a result. Here's hoping that we all feel inspired this week.


Happy creating, all


3.01.2009

I.F. Breezy


Breezy - Colored Pencil
This is out of my last sketchbook. The greens in the yellow leaf and the blues on the swirls are washed out. Having trouble w/settings on this scanner. (same w/last week's)
I have a couple of ideas for this topic but time is so short these days. We'll see if I can work it out and post again.
Meanwhile - Happy creating, all