Thursday, August 24, 2023

Mural Sketch


 I recently got into a conversation with the owner of a preschool. I told him I was trying to make it as an independent artist. He asked me if I would be able and willing to paint a mural for his 'Zen Room" at his preschool. I didn't fully understand the concept of a "Zen Room", but I was definitely on board. 


He asked me when I could do it. I told him I could start the following week, so he messaged me and booked the ticket a few days later. He suggested a week and asked how long it would take me. I didn't know, so I agreed to do it in one week. I was invited to interview with a couple of companies the following week and was asked to do assignments for them. These assignments took three full days and one day was spent preparing and getting ready for an interview and babysitting. 

I collected some reference photos on Pinterest and sent them to Justin. He chose three that he liked and I decided to combine the subject matter of all three, but made it my own. 
I gathered new reference images and combined them into this drawing.
I ended up only having 1 day to do my drawing/sketch and I'm really glad he loved it. Next time I will definitely get started on it right away because you never know what might come up.

Friday, July 14, 2023

My two adorable nieces


 

Teenage Boy - Charcoal Portrait on Pastel Paper


 

Pastel Portrait - one year old girl


 

Watercolor Portrait - Teenage Girl


 

Fashion Illustration at Michaels


 I walked into Michaels and found some illustrations I had done while working as an in-house Illustrator/Graphic Designer at Craft Smith. 

Couple in front of Provo City Temple Watercolor Painting


 

Pastel Painting of a girl




Friendship Book _ Horse Cup_ Trendhaus Germany 2011


 

Horse Surface Design Illustration


I illustrated these horses and created these designs for these products and more. These were created in 2011 while I worked as an in-house Graphic Designer/ Illustrator at Trendhaus Germany. 

Red Shoe


 My friend wanted to film an illustrator making art. I drew and painted this shoe from life while she was filming me for her school project.

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Original Watercolor Adventure Portrait 20x30 in


 This original watercolor painting is a gift form a husband to a wife. He wanted to capture some of the top adventures they have been on together. I thought the gesture was so nice and of course I hope they like it and that it will become an interesting conversation piece in their home.

Thursday, August 9, 2018

Thursday, January 4, 2018

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Friday, March 18, 2016

Professor Hayes Dress

Had some fun illustrating Shabby Apple fashion.

Monday, March 14, 2016

Little measuring device guy

I just finished illustrating this little guy for one of my favorite clients. It's a sensor and the illustration will be used for software. 

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Things to know about hiring an illustrator for your book

I thought this was a pretty good explanation for people looking to hire illustrators for their books. I'm mostly just posting it so I have a good resource to refer people to when asked this question.
http://dulemba.com/index_HireAnIllustrator.html

Friday, January 29, 2016

bought a new font

So, I got an unexpected royalty check in the mail yesterday. At first I thought I should probably by something that I need, but instead I bought this font. And I love it! If you have a favorite font I would love to hear about it.

Saturday, January 23, 2016