Adel Leaves A Hero Behind

Adel saw the kids chatting on the nearby hill, and clumsily loosened grip on her childhood companion. He fell to the ground with a thump, as she skipped off hastily in the direction of her peers to hear of the latest gossip.

This latest drawing is for Illustration Friday's new topic, "Clumsy". We've all been there! As for Adel, her clumsiness had some intentional undertones ...

Bremman and His Bewilderment

This week's Illustration Friday topic is "Wilderness". Bremman the Bear has wandered far from his cozy cottage into a seemingly endless forest. It's completely wild, and he is beginning to wonder if it's normal to feel heart racing fear and childlike curiosity at the same time ... just as he is starting to wander too far, a strange bird calls down to him telling him it's best to return home.

Sunday Snack Nap

Ahhh...Sunday. A time to be with the cabinets full of wonderful snacks. Snack Nap is an illustration I made while considering snacks and their needs. Snack's need to have time to relax so I pay tribute to all they do for us in this drawing.

Illustration Friday - A Time for Renewal

Illustration Friday's topic this week is "Renewal". A most appropriate time to reflect on this past year, and renew our bodies and minds to start fresh in the new one. My drawing is for Peace and the renewal of the spirit of compassion within us all.

Illustration Friday - Blurry Vision

Last weeks topic for Illustration Friday was "Blur". Here is my quick drawing for that subject! For this shy lady bear, everything is blurry!

Wizard and Anthony

Susan Sanford, artist extraordinaire, has posted a new challenge on her blog ArtSpark Theatre. Anthony, a sketch character of hers, is seen gazing out of a white box. The challenge is to fill the box with an image, to represent something outside ... like a giant hawk stealing the town Mayor, or a horrifically violent volcano erupting and then finish the caption - "Anthony was amazed when he looked out the window and observed ..."

I have posted my drawing here, with the caption "Anthony was amazed when he looked out the window and observed a wizard pointing in the direction of the nearby forest." Anthony and the walls were drawn by Susan. I drew the wizard standing outside. Thanks for the fun challenge Susan!

And here is Jeremy's interpretation of what Anthony sees out the window! I think this one is pretty clever. What? A bearded twin!

Illustration Friday - Finally I'm Drawing Again!

For this week's Illustration Friday topic I drew a tornado, destroying life as it weaves across the land. Kind of a dark take on the assignment, as the word for the week is "Drifting". But tornado's have been drifting, jumping, and tilling their way through my thoughts this Spring. Indiana sees a lot of them, and as a matter of fact, we had a few tornado watches just last night!

Illustration Friday - Subtract

I made this week's IF topic "Subtract", into a series. I haven't had a whole lot of time on my hands lately so I just scribbled these drawings onto my favorite type of paper while I laid outside today. I figured, when something is subtracted one place, it's usually added another. So my little alien character Bertle is being subtracted from his clan, and added to a family of an ordinary American couple.

Illustration Friday - Celebration

This IF topic was given a long time ago! Here is my submission even though it is just a basic sketch. Never got around to coloring it or finishing it up.
Celebration of a new bundle!

Illustration Friday - Legendary

The Illustration Friday topic this week is "Legendary". Since St. Patrick's Day is only a few days away I have chosen to create a drawing inspired by the ancient Irish. This girl is Naomh, a legendary druid storyteller and artisan of magnificent jewelry!

Illustration Friday - It's All So Intricate

This week's word for Illustration Friday is "Intricate". When must you be any more intricate than when painting someone's face?
Don't ask why the artist is finishing the doll's eyes last. She's got quite a bit of confidence to be able to get away with that!
I did actually start out with the doll bald and naked...but I watched as her little hairdo, dress, and shoes began to take form. And...well...I never argue with where a drawing takes me. :)
I'm done early this week for IF. I suppose I'll try and catch up on old assignments I never completed! Or...possibly not. He. he.

The Farmer - Late Art for the Subject of Time

"The Farmer lives through the strength of his land - prosperity always spinning to and from the distant stars that rule him." - Katie the Young One :0)

"It is thus with farming: if you do one thing late, you will be late in all your work." - Cato the Elder


Illustration Friday's topic "Time", was given awhile ago. I didn't complete the task then, so I'm doing it now. Let's just say time wasn't on my side, the first time around.

Nocturne In The Mountain Air

I put on some Chopin this evening. When his Nocturne in E flat major came on I decided to do some sketching. I ended up experiencing a sort of meditative drawing session. The completed work is above.

*March 3rd Update: I just submitted this as my Illustration Friday assignment. This week's topic is "Breezy", so I found it appropriate :)

Cats of the Round Table

I'm having way too much fun with the program Kaleider. I created this kaleidoscopic image from one of my drawings. Do those kitties look familiar??

IF Submission - "Resolve"

"He'll be like new"

My submission this week for Illustration Friday. She is resolving an issue Teddy has had for too long. His arm will feel much better now!

Illustration Friday - Submission # 3

This week's word is "Voices".

Only hours before IF had posted the new topic for the week, I had begun sketching this. I decided that it pertained to the topic just barely! The kitten IS speaking ... so that will have to qualify for the 'voice' being represented.

I think I'll make the girl and kitten pictured here, into a little series. I'll try and post two more by the end of the week.

Well, if I don't get to bed now I'll never make it to work tomorrow! Goodnight to all and to all a goodnight ... or morning at this point! :)

Illustration Friday - Submission # 2

This week's word was Rambunctious.

Yes, it's true. There's a ram with the letters b-u-n-c-t-i-o-u-s on his side. Wow...I'm not pleased with this one, for many reasons! But lo, it's here to stay because I'm not touching it anymore.

:)

Illustration Friday - My first submission!

"We're similar, despite our many differences."

I discovered "Illustration Friday" recently. A site where artists of all skill levels participate in submitting a weekly illustration based on a 'topic' given. This week's word is "Similar". It has been quite a treat seeing each artist's interpretation so far. I decided to create a girl and mouse ... dressed in similar winter wear. :) It's called "A Winter Match". Sorry I don't have a background for it. I spent long enough trying to draw it as is. In time ... in time.
I drew the piece in pencil first, just basic general sketches in my notebook. I then traced it onto good sketch paper, where I proceeded to color it with colored pencil. I then scanned it into the computer where I found a few effects to make it look unique. I plan on participating in more of these. It will be good practice if nothing else. Oh, and also lots of fun! There's a link to the site underneath my 'archives' section. Visit soon! Amazing art is being created and posted every minute!