Illustration Friday: Fluid

Paper boats, graphite, watercolor & gouche on Rives BFK, 11 x 14", 2012.

This week I experimented with painting on a different type of paper. I used Rives BFK instead of my regular Arches watercolor paper. I like how I had more control over my pencilling, but the paper seemed pretty fragile compared to the heavy duty cold-press block I use. Overall, I liked it, and will have to play with it a little more; I'll definitely try using it for future projects.

 Update (2/23):
This image is now available as a mini archival print in my etsy store.

Jackalope Thank You Note

I just posted some prints on my Etsy store, and I wanted to do something special for people who buy my art. So, I designed this cute jackalope to put on thank you notes for my customers.

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Illustration Friday: Suspense



Suspense, graphite & acrylic ink on watercolor paper, 10 x 14", 2012.

 Uh oh... dude doesn't see it coming...

Valentine

Olive You, pen & marker on marker paper, 7 x 7.5", 2012.

Since it's February, and Illustration Rally is having a Valentine's Day Rally I decided to draw a valentine. It's not pink, and it doesn't have lace trim... but I know that my boyfriend will like it. We both share a love of olives!