behind the scenes

 

I rarely post about my creative process, because as illustrator  David Downton once put it, why would I show anyone the panic/pain involved in each painting? haha

However, I myself love watching little painting videos, I feel like I can learn so much from watching how other artists work. Everyone is so different!

I've been trying to use instagram stories a little more for this reason.  Here is a quick little step by step I documented while I was painting this particular piece.

Moonangel and friends

Local artist Libby Frame recently launched Moonangel, a line of shirts featuring her work. I was lucky enough to model her apparel in her latest photo shoot for the brand.

Wish it at looked like glitter and shine, but it's been a rough few months.

As Christmas approaches, I have kept reminding myself to be a little nicer to myself today.
I have a hard time thinking of myself as an actual person and often overload my plate with jobs and expectations. I am realizing (with the help of a professional and my loving husband) that I have feelings and limits and needs that only I can recognize, and that only I can take care of. I always preach that women need to take time for themselves, but I am such a hypocrite on that front, haha.

Anyway, I am important! and you are too.

Take care of yourself this holiday and may the light of giving and love bring you peace. 

Recreate: Positively Oakes

Recently, a company called Recreate reached out to me to work on a commission for lifestyle blogger Jess of Positively Oakes.

Interview with Braid Workshop

Friends over at Braid Workshop asked me a few questions about me and my work! It's published on their website, and I also posted it here >>>

Fall Mixtape

 

SIDE A

Congratulations // MGMT

Anyone's Ghost // The National

City of Lovers // Baby Monster

Lazuli // Beach House

Dull Life // Yeah Yeah Yeahs

inktober 2016

Here is everything I made for Inktober (the instagram challenge to create daily) this year. 
I dropped off towards the end there, but I regret nothing.

A recent fashion drawing of Dolce and Gabbana's Fall/Winter '16 collection

I rarely draw without photo references to guide me, but I took the dive this time to see how I felt about my overall drawing and painting skills. I was pleasantly surprised and I had a lot of fun.