New Challenge - Old Sketches

I did this watercolor sketch some time ago (ten years maybe) in a book I kept for ideas and info. The book is probably my first adult attempt at visual journaling though I didn't keep up with it. I'm more determined this time to make it part of my life rather than let life get in the way!

Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks

It was a great morning sketching then I spent the afternoon trying to figure out how to post efficiently to EDM and flickr. I still don't have the hang of it.

Here are the sketches.

This one started out as a sketch of my hand but I was sidetracked by the bracelets.


Chocolate is difficult to paint but it sure is delicious!. These are incredible taste combinations - chocolate with bacon, with wasabi and with chilies.


That's three down and 175+ to go!

Smell. See. Draw. Taste. Post.

I walked into the kitchen and smelled delicious summer in this peach. It didn't disappoint!

All the people at Everyday Matters inspired me to draw it before I indulged. This is the first time I've posted a sketch to EDM. This is the first of many I hope. The EDM Weekly Challenge List is long but you've gotta start somewhere. EDM #133 - Draw a peach.
That's one down!

More Family Matters

Happy Birthday, Meredith!




And Happy 38th Wedding Anniversary to her happy parents!

Being in the "card" business makes every family holiday an experiment. This design for Meredith, I think, combines the sketching and watercolors I've been doing lately with years of computer graphic design. I like the direction. Notice I didn't have time to make a card for our anniversary. An understanding husband makes for a great 38 years.

Family Matters

Today is Andrew and Genevieve's second wedding anniversary. Cotton is the traditional gift for the second anniversary. Both durable and versatile, cotton is a symbol of these important qualities in a successful marriage. Cotton is also a symbol of great prosperity. Happy Anniversary!

The Posemaniacs widget is up thanks to my other "child", Meredith. Thank you!

"Dog" Days of Summer or Cat Nap?

Hooray! At last summer has come to Chicago. It's a little steamy but I'm not complaining - not yet anyway.

Eureka!

I've been thinking about buying a virtual pose reference book with a CD/DVD then I found Posemaniacs on Danny Gregory's site. The 30 second poses are a great way to start the day. I look forward to exploring the possibilities. There's a widget on the site that I'll add here as soon as I figure out how.