Collab with Syd McCutcheon

Syd and I decided to do a collab project together. We first made a fabric canvas envelope to hold our art canvas in. This is Syd's envelope that I painted for her. Syd painted the background and I painted the illustrations. I also made a stuffed art doll that attaches to the front of the envelope. I will hopefully be able to work on the canvas portion this weekend.

Confidant

Do you have a best friend you can tell anything to? ...I do.

Ingredients:
8 x 8 hot press 140lb Fabriano watercolor paper, graphite, Pitt pens, artist grade acrylics

Finished birdie

I stuffed him with polyfill and sewed him up last night. He has a polka dot ribbon for a hanger. He's pretty cute don't you think? I am making rug hooked items to sell at the rug show in October. This little guy is for sale too.

Rug hooked birdie

I'm starting a new rug hooked birdie. Inspired by Mary Stanley's birdies. I will stuff him and apply a little fabric hanger at the top. He could hang over a door knob, or whatever. And, of course he will be sporting a striped party hat. I bought some more wool today, and I can't wait to get it. It's an orangey/earthy color with a small grid pattern. I also ordered some more monks cloth. I always need to have it on hand when the inspiration hits me. I was hoping to dye my first batch of wool this week, but I haven't found the time to do it yet. Projects are spinning in my head,,,,,,and there is just not enough time to do them all.

My Friend

8 x 10 available

I had a great art night tonite. I finished my class sample that I am preparing. A surprise. And,,, I finally jumped in and started my collab with Syd. I'm feeling giddy, (is that how how you spell giddy?).

Have a great weekend.

xo...

Parade, Illustration Friday

If you are in the Seattle area this weekend...

Come for a good cause and meet Melissa Langer of "Pug Notes"

My bunny slippers

8 x 10, acrylic on Fabriano cold press watercolor paper, available

"Friends Forever"

Created on Fabriano cold press watercolor paper. 8 x 10.
Available in my shop here.

Doodle pods

When I need to get new ideas for an illustration I doodle. Sometimes I just need to fine tune a nose, see where eyes should be, a new body position etc. Doodling allows freedom to explore without judgement (on my part). I call these doodles my doodle pods. This is on heavy card stock paper measuring 8.5 x 11.