Salutations to one and all! Dropping in to update you on some of the things that have lately been keeping me busy. In September, I joined a Children's illustration group on Deviantart to practice my picture book style. For those of you who don't know me, I started art as a very young child by drawing cats. In first grade, I made little picture books about cats and all the adventures they would partake in. The dream I had as a child to make picture books has now carried on into adulthood--amazingly, I still find myself drawing cartoon cats. I guess some things never change!So every month, this children's illustration club posts a word or theme, and you are supposed to draw an illustration inspired by it. September's word was "moonlight", and for the month of October, the theme was any memory or inspiration related to the month of October itself. Here's what I came up with. Enjoy!
"The Cat Vigilantes STRIKE AGAIN!!"(Aka: "THE GREAT BONE HEIST")
Honestly, this crew needs to get a better hobby. This is the seventh time in ONE MONTH that they've pulled the wool over the dog's eyes. And bones? Complete mockery. I almost feel bad for those dogs....but--alas--they're dogs. I'm sure they have another stash of bones hidden somewhere, safe. For now.In the meantime, it seems that the neighborhood won't be getting much sleep...--------------------------Watercolors & sumi ink on 140lb paper. Done in record time (cumulatively one day!!)
"Soccer Saturday"
Aahhhh....there's nothing quite like a Saturday morning soccer game. Remnants of mist drift through the valley, the leaves boast their brilliant autumn shades, and a nice chocolate mocha offsets the crisp fall air. Be supportive fans, graceful winners, and even if you don't win the game--at least you still get orange slices and a juice box at the end. Game on! :)-----------------------------Watercolors & sumi ink on 140lb paper. 7 hours
More to come! In the meantime, take a break and enjoy a nice cup of tea. ^_^