A ballerina in the spotlight
A sketch combining two of my passions: drawing and dancing! Thank you Cup O’ Doodle for the inspiring scribble!
Blissfully baking
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and have stuffed themselves with as much Turkey and mashed potatoes as possible! We had the blessing of having a full house this year with family from my mom’s and my dad’s side … Read More
Sea turtles, mate!
It’s always sad to bid farewell to summer, though I’ll admit the beginning of fall is probably my favorite part of the whole year. I love the smell of the fresh, cool air, watching the leaves change color, and curling … Read More
Quick face sketches
Here are a few quick sketches of faces I did yesterday. I’ve decided that I need to introduce more color into my work on a day-to-day basis and so I pulled out some Staedtler markers that I’ve had stashed away in my desk … Read More
Playing with pastels
Yesterday I took a minute to brush the dust off of my pastels and play around a little bit. Here’s a quick sketch from the evening.
A Weekend Full of Figure Drawing
I took another figure drawing marathon workshop at the Delaplaine Arts Center in May. If you’re in Maryland, I highly recommend it whether you’d be taking it as a way to dive back into drawing from life or for picking … Read More
Life Drawing Marathon
There is nothing like live figure drawing to bring some energy and movement back into your sketches. I took a weekend figure-drawing marathon class at the Delaplaine and it was wonderful! We worked on paper that was about 4′ x … Read More
Underwater Color Study
Another Cup O’ Doodle sketch! I approached this one like a color study. It’s always great to practice how color affects the mood and the focal point of an illustration.
Sketch for the camera!
I’ve come to realize that pin-up photography is a great place to draw inspiration (pun intended *wink*) for dynamic poses. Capitol Bombshell is a fabulous photography studio that helps you get in touch with your retro, glamour, and bombshell side. … Read More
A not so marble bust
To kick off the start of the new year, I wanted to stretch my rather rusty creative muscles. There’s a great blog, Cup O’ Doodle, that provides lines, blobs, and stains to those seeking a little creative inspiration. Here’s my first … Read More