My journey as an artist chronicled in life events, thoughts, and musings.
Last Wednesday, I tried to find out if I could hack a private, one-on-one tutorial. A friend asked if I could take in his 14-year-old daughter during a group session, but uncomfortable about accepting a very young participant in a class setting, I asked if they'd be open to a one-on-one session instead. They said yes! I was delighted to know Maika had been drawing and painting on her own. But I had no idea how talented she was!
Read MoreI conducted my second floral watercolor illustration workshop last weekend! While planning for the session, I thought of holding the class in the morning (compared to the first, which I conducted in the afternoon). I wanted to see if I could take advantage of the morning light that generously filled up the space. As predicted, everything felt so much lighter, warmer, and easier on the eyes. We were lucky it didn't rain, either!
Read MoreHello! I am now opening slots for my second floral illustration workshop. Art materials and morning snacks will be provided during the 3-hour session. This will be a guided painting session. Please expect an informal, intimate, hands-on class. I will be teaching basic drawing and watercolor painting techniques, with a focus on flowers. I will also be touching on basic color theory and composition.
Read MoreI love using pink in my work, but I've never really given it much thought until now. I've realized it has a lot to do with my art and illustration style, but only because it has everything to do with who I am, and how I've grown in the last few years.
Read MoreWhat a month it's been! And just like that, we're coming into March. I spent most of February making illustrations for an upcoming book. (Well, sort-of book.) I'm very excited about it, because it's my first fully illustrated project, from cover to cover! As it happens I cannot reveal anything more, but the publication will be launching this summer. Oh, all right, let me throw in one more tidbit--if you're still in school, this was made with you in mind!
Read MoreEarlier this month, I took a quick break from work and got my first taste of summer for the year. Yay! I tagged along with Birdie and his Curiosity partners Pam and Diego, who scheduled the trip to do some planning of their own. It was a relief to leave behind a host of work-related worries. Honestly, I couldn't be happier and more thankful for the projects that came in during the first few weeks of the year. Still, by the end of January, I was already feeling a little bummed out, and again, I found myself asking why I was doing the things I did.
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