Some Slight Changes...

Just finishing this little doodle up. I'm pretty happy with it. Did I mention how awesome my scanner is? Cuz it is. I totally love my husband (who got it for me)!

Meanwhile...

"Ode to the Natural Egg 2"

So while I take your suggestions to work on the previous one, I thought I'd show you my first scanned/digital piece! Yay! Its a work in progress as well. I'd like add some light and darks, while keeping it a bit flat and graphic for fun. I'm really having a blast. Yay for new scanners and computers!!!

Banner Ideas

Thank you, Hollie, Emily and Hannah. I've been envying your banners on your blogs. Plus you've all been inspiring me to think about a website as well as digitally illustrating. Once Mike and I complete refinishing our floor, I hope to do some more Oil Painting and traditional Illustrating as well.

Anyway. What do ya'll think of these concepts as a banner to greet my potential viewers? It's more concept than design, but all comments are welcome. I'd love to bounce around ideas! Thanks guys!

Much Better. No?

So I critiqued myself, since I didn't give anyone else much time to do it before I plowed ahead. I think the values are working better , but it still needs a lot of work. I feel like maybe I bit off more than I can chew. I plan to do a header for the top of my blog to greet you. I think I'll post some mock ups and get your opinions.

You asked for it....

So here is my critique: The values need a LOOOOOt of help. Its spotty and muddy. I want it desaturated, but sheesh a lot of work! I want the background to have some detail but mostly fade into the distance, so closer values or softer edges. More obvious lighting of a creepy moon. Okay. I could go on and on. I'll just fix it and show ya'll the finish. I'll take critique now or later. Its all good!
Ps. This is inspired by Illustration Friday's theme: "Spooky."

Dreads all Done!

It's still scratchy, but I'm still learning. I want to use other brushes and textures, but I'm a bit chicken. I'd love advice from you digital mavens. What textures and brushes do you recommend?? Thanks!

Some Digital Painting.

Sooo..... yeah. I'm trying to do people. Are you all completely shocked???? I am. I look at other peoples art all day. Some bad some good. I feel like I can hardly criticize when I'm not even trying myself! So here is an attempt at a person. I'd love color help. Critiques welcome!

Barefoot in the Kitchen....And LOVING IT!

Still in progress, but I thought I'd show you how its going....

ARRRRGGGgggggh.... Illustrator Woes

Learning how to vector with the pen tool in Adobe Illustrator nearly put me in a straight jacket. Luckily, a good friend, Adam, sat next to me in class and walked me though it. Thank you Adam!! Now I'm kinda getting the hang of it!