Just a quick post of something I'm working on. Not sure if I like the approach, color scheme etc so we'll have to see how this turns out. I like the original b/w sketch much more. :(
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This year I decided to enter Lilla Roger's Global Talent Search. Although I did not make it to the top 50 short list, I really enjoyed working on this project. The theme was "terrarium" and one of the criteria was including some kind of saying or at least one word. I really put a lot of thought into this project but after seeing everyone else's submissions, I felt my final piece was really lacking. I realized I still have a lot to learn and a long way to go. I may have the skills in execution, but I really need to push further to develop my pieces. Please check out the full gallery here: FULL GALLERY or TOP 50.
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Wow, this was a great experience. I feel I created a few really good pieces over the past few months for MATS Bootcamp. July's theme was create a piece of art based on your favorite drink. I love coffee even though you could also assume from my piece I also enjoy tea.
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I really wanted to complete my Nautical piece. I've been working on it for the past couple weeks and I think I've finally got it to a point where I am happy. I'm excited to print this and hang it in my son's room (when he's ready to have his own room).
Read MoreJune's MATS Bootcamp assignment was Nautical wall art. Unfortunately I did not meet the deadline but I am still working on it.
I really enjoyed this theme. I did a lot of sketches of ships in bottles, sailors and mermaids, pirates, boats and sea creatures. I think the hardest part was deciding which elements to use but no worries, I will eventually flesh out the ones I like and save them for a rainy day.
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This was my original design for the MATS Bootcamp assignment for March. I had started this design but when we were given a challenge to use a neutral palette I went with this design for the final. It took me a while to finish up my original design. I spent a lot more time than I probably should, and I'm not sure if it's reflected in the final results. I have to admit that I did try out different techniques and effects that I hadn't used before in Illustrator for this piece so I don't feel the extra time and effort spent was a waste. I do like the texturing effects I was able to achieve (all in Illustrator).
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It was a lot of fun creating a pattern out of these girls. I tried to use a limited palette. There is so much going on that I felt the white background worked the best but I did try two other variations.
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This is pattern is originally from a sketch I did on a post it. I liked how the little guys came out so I decided to make them into a pattern. Here are a few different versions with the same palette.
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I decided to try and transfer my original Tea Time print to a pattern form. I have a hard time finding color combinations that I like and then getting them to work in my patterns. I'm happier with some color palettes more than others.
My knowledge about patterns is very sad considering my mom is an accomplished seamstress. I may update this post if I ever find out if there is specific terminology for these types of patterns. Here are closeups and larger views of the repeating patterns.
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Below you'll find my final piece with close ups of the individual patterns. I also started in a different direction which I'll post sometime in the future. I have also been working on expanding on the cuckoo clock theme from February which I really enjoyed. Hopefully more to come on that soon!
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