Butterfly Girl

thinking about turning this sketch into a painting for a possible showing in the future... if I ever get there.

Girl and Teddy Bear

Haven't had much time lately to illustrate. Did this quick one with ink, which I really enjoy working with.

Ladybug Illustration Final Version

The final version of the double-spread illustration. Took forever. Completely different direction from the previous 2 sketches. Got some good feedback from Marla Frazee. :)

Book Cover Illustration - My Mouse and Me

Book cover assignment. I'll probably build up on the color some more later.

Girl and Birdcage

I'm in my zone... and also felt inspired by some incredible artists... so I drew a personal piece, which probably isn't a good idea when you have a full color illustration due in 3 days. But really, I just can't force myself to draw something when I'm not feelin' it.

I'm pretty satisfied with the way this turned out, although with more practice I know it can only get better. But speaking of style, can you say ADD?

As for the content, I like the idea of a bird cage, but it needs to be smaller. and maybe some other object is missing... a bird? a key? bleeding heart? I'll probably get back to this... some day.

Oh, btw... I know this girl looks a lot like my daughter. I don't think my husband will be crazy about this piece. He already thinks I'm strange enough.

Birthday girl, Averi

Instead of spending $3.00 or so on some generic greeting card, I drew a portrait of the birthday girl, Averi. (My friend's daughter). She has the cutest dimples.

Ladybug Illustration Revised

This is the revised double-page illustration. Got some really great feedback and critique about this piece. I'm going to make one more revision (composition change, some more detail additions, minor tweaks... and I'm good to go for the full color. I will paint in water color. Hopefully I'll finish by next week. I'm already getting kind of over it. LOL