Monday, April 13, 2009

Illustration Friday - Fleeting

{Sketchbook, 2009}
I will finish this in watercolor later this week, so check back, but I sort of like the "aged" look of the tracing paper over the sketchbook paper, so I decided to post the initial sketch. This piece really flowed for me, and I thank God every time that happens, because those are the moments I live for as an artist. I think I was really inspired by all of the recent pregnancies that seem to be popping up for people I know right now. Only in the last 4 months have I even began to think of becoming a mother. Now, I know I want to be one someday, but probably not until closer to 30... because I have a lot to do with my career still, and I know that childhood is fleeting, and I want to be able to savor every moment.
{Colored Pencil, 2009}
This is the colored pencil drawing that was transferred onto the watercolor paper. I Hope to start painting tomorrow!!

17 comments:

Unknown said...

beautiful work Candace!!! this is lovely....

Heather said...

I love this, Candace. You're truly a talent!!

Carmen Medlin said...

This is beautiful, Candace! Indeed, childhood is fleeting -- babyhood especially, it's over in the blink of an eye!

Reb said...

Just gorgeous!

thedoodlegirl said...

You are amazing, Candace!

John said...

can't wait to see this finished beautiful work!

Roberta said...

Don't you just love it when that kind of magic happens!! Lovely!

Linda Kay said...

Great image, Candace! I like the look of the line against the off-white backgroung

Jade Scarlett said...

Shooper cute!!!!

Hugs,
Jade

Tricia said...

Beautiful illustration! Love the drawing as is, but am sure it will look just as wonderful in watercolor!

MrBibleHead said...

I love the drawing I can imagine how wonderful the finished work will be. Very nice!

Nancy Bea Miller said...

This is lovely, even in its b&w form!

Eunice Rosado said...

Adorable...

Tina Poe said...

Preeety!

andrealynn said...

Ooh this looks wonderful already, can't wait to see what will come of it once you add colors!

Archie and Melissa said...

hi candance!
oh it will make a perfect mother's day piece!
i cannot wait to see it in color!
:) m

NANCY LEFKO said...

just lovely...and you are so right, it IS fleeting !!