Small Drawings

{Marker and Colored Pencil ATC, 2012}

{Marker and Pen in Sketchbook, 2012}

As I mentioned a few posts ago, I am currently working on a personal project so I haven't had as much time as usual to do doodles, experiment, and just play in my studio. I did decide to play around last night while I was watching a movie and these are what I came up with. I drew the horse trading card as a surprise for someone and the chick drawing was done in my sketchbook. It must be all the peeps at the grocery store! (I also love all the promise of spring.)

The Sketchbook Project 2012 World Tour

{Mixed Media, 2011}

{The Sketchbook Project Promotional Logo, Find Out More HERE}

At the Des Moines Art Center, where I work, we are working on a collaborative sketchbook for the 2012 World Tour series. The top image is my contribution for our theme of "sandwich". I used a whole spread right smack dab in the middle of the book. I definitely broke the rule of putting important things in the gutter of the spread, but it's a sketchbook! There aren't supposed to be any rules! Let's just say, I would never do that if I was working on an actual book project! The art director would most definitely have to speak to me about it! Anyways, I decided to do an all-American waitress named Bea serving up the daily special. (basically all the stuff on one sandwich that has an expiration date of tomorrow!) I used stamps, coloreds pencil, marker and acrylic paint. I am so glad I got to participate in the sketchbook project even if it's only in the smallest way! I think it is such a cool concept, I just couldn't commit to doing a full book on my own with my schedule right now. Click the link under the second picture if you want to find out more about this awesome project!

Sweet Wedding Birds

{Prisma Pencil and Marker, 2011}

I finished coloring this today using Copic markers and Prisma pencils. In my previous post, I shared the black and white line work which has a certain beauty to it. I really love color though! For this piece the color gave the illustration more dimension, texture and mood. I really hope they like their gift! I'm excited for the wedding!

Bird Feeder Sketch

{Sketchbook, 2011}

This is a warm-up sketch I did this morning. My art desk faces the window and I look out at our bird feeder and birdhouse. There is also a very pretty park across the street. I used a sharpie and some other markers to do this sketch.

Recent ACEOs

{ACEO Cards, 2011}

{ACEO Cards, 2011}

{ACEO Cards, 2011}

I've been loving my Faber-Castell Pitt Brush pens. I use them in my sketchbook a lot but I thought they would be fun with some Artist's Trading Cards. I'll be adding these to my Etsy shop whenever I get the time to list them. In the meantime, let me know if you are interested in one of them. They are $3.00 each and you can e-mail me at candartist@aol.com telling me which one(s) you want and to arrange payment.