I.F. Fast

Trick or Treat! - Marker/Digital

I decided to be really FAST I would use an image that was already created. Here's to getting lots of treats without the tricks.

Happy Creating, All

Catching up

It has been way too long since my last post. I took a new High School job which includes teaching an Art History class that I've been creating from scratch.

Anyway, things are starting to level out and I am beginning to work on illustrations again. These pieces were created this summer at a class for teaching AP Art Studio.


I am drawing quite a bit in the classroom. But that's not the same for me. Here's to having some new stuff up soon.

Happy creating all!

I.F. Unfold

Blacksheep - Watercolor

With this unfounded unfolding, this little guy may not want to be "Infold."

Happy creating, all.

I.F. Craving

Lunch a la Boys - Watercolor

I'm still revisiting some of my older work. The boys are craving a pb + j. Mom is craving a house keeper.

Happy creating, all.

I.F. Parade

Promise - Watercolor

The parade of animals from the ark would have been spectacular.

Happy creating, all

I.F. Hierarchy

Pride: Collage

This was an experiment from 4-5 years ago. I was going through some old art and found it. The scanner I had at the time simply couldn't deal w/greens and yellows. Now the color is more accurate but my style and goals have changed so much. Still, it's got its interesting points.

Happy creating, all.

I Won on Watercolor Wednesdays!

I am so excited and honored to be chosen April's winner on Watercolor Wednesdays. I'm even more excited about the inspiration and motivation I receive from my new friends there. A gigantic "Thanks" to them.

I.F. Impossibility

Rainy Day - Watercolor

It's impossible to get out there and play on a day like this. I created this for Watercolor Wednesdays a couple of weeks ago. Hope the sun is shining where ever you are.

Happy creating, all

Happy Easter

Easter - Marker

I hope everyone has an awesome holiday!

Happy creating, all.

and Happy Easter :)

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!

I.F. Subtract

Break In / Pastels

This is one way to subtract from the budget funds.

Happy creating, all!

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.

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

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

I.F. Instinct

Play? Ink/Goauche

Is it play or instinct? Glad I scanned and saved the drawing. Think I might practice a bit w/photoshop when I get a chance. I have just LOADS of time:)

Happy creating, all

I.F. Flawed/Climb

Climb - Prismacolor Pencils

I guess it was flawed thinking that I would get this done in time for last week when I started it so late. Lately, I've let school and other commitments crowd out my draw time. The truth is that if I take time to scratch this itch, I perform better at those other tasks. So, here we are again. Never give up. Besides, what would I do with all my art stuff?

Happy creating, all!