Finding My Own Drawing Style

I have decided I want my own drawing style. I have been drawing a lot lately to find it.

These are some tips about finding your own drawing style that I have found helpful.

-Enjoy and study other pieces of art. Learn from this work, don't copy it.
-Carry a small notebook with you. Write down things you see or think of that inspire you.
-Listen to music that inspires you.
-Study Anatomy.
- Find something you love to draw. For example, you might want to draw animals, humans, etc.

It has been challenging trying to find "me" through my art, but I think I am getting there.

Firefly Guardians

I worked on a new mixed media piece last week. I was inspired by illustrations of the 1950's. I am trying out a new style.



Here is the finished piece.



This piece is called "Firefly Guardians". A little Thumbelina is floating down the river on an adventure. She floats into Firefly territory. The Firefly guardians try to stop her from tresspassing. Will Thumbelina make it through safely?

This original painting is now listed in my shop.

Framing More Mab

I have been on a framing spree. Mab's artwork just makes my heart go pitter pat.

Sister- A Forever Friend

I haven't mentioned this on the blog yet but we are building a new house! We are building it ourselves with our own two hands and hammer. It is going to be adventure that is for sure.

I wanted to put something special in our girls room once the house is finished. So I did this mixed media piece of my girls.



My favorite part about the piece is texture of the snow.



And the fact that they are riding on a polar bear is pretty awesome too.

All Framed

I was so excited to get my Mab Graves portrait framed and on the wall. I just had to take a picture.



It is now proudly displayed on our family wall.

Looking at it every day brings a smile to my face.

A Portrait

This is a portrait of my girls and I by Mab Graves. I just got it today. It is so breathtaking to look at.




Nothing is quite as awesome as seeing yourself and your babies through Mab's eyes.

Mab a tear has come to my eye. It is such a beautiful work of art that will hang proudly on our wall. I so cherish this. Thank you so much! ♥

Christmas Card

One of my favorite things about christmas is getting christmas cards from all your friends. My most favorite christmas card came in the mail today from my darling friend Mab Graves.



If anyone is wanting to check out some stunning artwork you should take a look at her website and shop.

Make Believe

Almost two years I did my last mixed media painting. It was right before I had my last baby. Since then I have been preoccupied with taking care of my kiddos and I discovered a thing called Blythe.

But this past week something happened...a magical spark. I felt like painting again. So I pulled out a wood panel and just started....and this is what a came out.



You can for see how toys have influenced me with this painting. This is a lovely little portrait of a girl playing make believe with her stuffed bear in their own magical land.

I used a sealant I have never tried before until now.... Beeswax! I love it. I will never go back to any other sealant. It smells amazing and gives a lovely dreamy effect to painting too.

This original painting is now available in my etsy shop. Link is above.

Page in a Art Journal

I am in a art journal swap with some other artists. This art journal's theme was butterflys and flowers.




I drew a Atlas Moth..close enough to a butterfly right?

Happy Mail Day!

Look at my happy mail today. Camilla Rose Garcia has to be one of my favorite artists. I have her Alice and Wonderland book as well. Arbonne make up for me. Charms and clothes for the dolls. And a little Matroyska doll set for my girls to play with.

Help Me Win A Custom Tangkou Doll Please!

Right now on Facebook Tangkou doll is doing a design competition. You design your dream Tangkou and if you have the most people "like" your design they will make and give your dream custom Tangkou doll for free!

This design for a Tangkou doll has been rolling around in my head for ages! I really hope I win.

Please help me, by "liking" my Tangkou design on facebook.
The link is here-
www.facebook.com/pages/Tangkou-Doll/234834903264256

Art Journal Swap

I am doing an art journal swap. This is the page I did for this journal. Barn Owls have to be my favorite animal. They are so beautiful.

Art Journaling

This art journal's theme was flower gardens. Poppies are my all time favorite flower.



I went with some yellow poppies and little pop of red with the lady bug.

I Love Cold Things

This is the newest page in an art journal swap I am doing. Not having air conditioning is making me love all things cold. I love that little eskimo girl.

Chirp Chirp Chirp

Sorry for the chirping crickets. I have recently moved to a new little town and I have busily been unpacking and trying to get a new routine around here.



It's strange, I'm kind of dealing with some culture shock as well. I came from a mid sized town and this town has nothing but the essentials. Plus EVERYONE in this little town owns an ATV. It's kind of a big deal around here. I have only ever been on a ATV once my whole life....so hopefully nobody wants to kick me out of town for not having one. haha.

Anyway, I managed to finish a small project I have been meaning to do. I found this huge frame at thrift store. It was an icky gold color. I spray painted the frame green, added some chicken wire inside the frame, and it is now a clip board.

I think it turned out kind of cute.

Working in an Art Journal Tonight

Tonight I thought I would post a peek of 3 pages in an art journal I have been working on. This journal's theme is inspiring quotes.




These pages say...Live in the sunshine, swim in the sea, drink the wild air.

I love how the girl turned out with sun and sea behind her.

Blustery Day

Today has been a rather blustery day. Illustration by me.