Saturday, April 13, 2013

Illustration Friday # 35 "Egg"

EGG what a perfect subject for the week of Easter!
I have a shallow basket I keep on my studio porch with rocks inside that look like eggs. I've seen the Carolina Wrens stop in to take a curious look. They would be really surprised to find a clutch of eggs like these!

Illustration Friday # 34 "Swim"

For this weeks word Swim, I chose to illustrate patterned Beta Fish. 
I'm having a lot of fun with Black and white line.

Illustration #33 "Eye Glasses"

Everyone looks smarter when they wear eye glasses right?
Happy first Day of Spring!

Illustration Friday #32 "Yesterday"



Almost Spring, but still chilly in new England.
Seems like only yesterday that I finished this piece. Actually I did a color version in Tissue paper of this gal last week. So today here's new Black and White art from yesterdays old pencil sketch.


Illustration Friday # 31 "Talent"

 Head in the Flowers
With yet another snowstorm on it's way I use my talent to transform my mood into thoughts of Spring. I'm posting early this week in case I get stuck in Rhode Island between my Wednesday and Thursday classes. Fingers crossed, snow gear packed, now for a cup of tea and warm thoughts.

Illustration Friday #30 "Whisper"


I discovered Zentanges last week. Doodled little designs all over everything!
Have I already fallen out of love with them as I try my second piece? Am I getting too illustrative? IS this a Zentangle? Not sure, but I'm not as happy with Whisper as last weeks Owl and his Pussy Cats.

Illustration Friday #29 Owl and his Pussy Cats

Inspired by FAN member Jean Cotton's circular Zentangle yesterday, I went home and looked into this fascinating technique/movement. More than a doodle, it's got some very cool EASY visual tricks, turning your doodles into works of art.
In my Owl and his Pussy Cats piece below I learned how to make the Auraknot (see the Pussy cats frame) and the Betweed (see the owl's head). I made these two forms then worked the rest of the art around them. I had no idea what I was making until it was complete...or is it? So much fun!
Find your Zen by checking out Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas's UTube instructional at  Zentangle.