Plein Air!

I have just completed a semester of outdoor location painting.  Here is the most successful crew of the bunch.  I have to say, this class was very challenging.  Although I am well versed in oil painting, it was a completely different monster to take on.  Every moment outside is different from the last, and color relationships determine so much of the successfulness of the painting.  It took a long time for me to resist just painting what I see.  But I think I'm on to something here.

The Day Eye Turned 13

Here is the newly revamped version of "Mommy and Eye", now called "The Day Eye Turned 13".  Meet Roger, Zachary, and Sharon.

Nick Pitch "Mommy and Eye"

Here is a sketch from a story that I have been developing for at 2 minute short which I will be presenting to Nickelodeon.  This adorable little ginger is Zachary, inspired by my boyfriend and an experience that my cousin had as a little boy.  The actual story is top secret right now.  More to come!

The Kiss

Here is my newest Disney piece, in progress, portraying Mickey and Minnie as The Sailor and Nurse from the famous WWII Time Magazine photograph.

Mary Blair

        Today something interesting happened.  Well, it began yesterday.  I had a project due this morning, and I cannot begin to describe how frustrating it was to finish it last night.  It was my Alice piece, the one shown just a couple posts down from this one.  I had my sketch, all perfect, ready to go, and all of a sudden, I hit a wall.  No, not a wall, more like a boulder the size of Australia.  Unfortunately, I had to turn the piece in, unfinished, and very unsatisfied.  But through the confusion and frustration, came a great understanding of what I must do to make this piece really great.  Also, came the largest respect and love for the legendary artist, Mary Blair.  So there you go.  There is always a silver lining.  Even when you have to turn in a very embarrassing work of art, if you can even call it that.  I will now attempt to make Mary Blair proud.  Here I go!

Alice Color Comp

After several color comps, these are the two that have made it to the last round.  I'm still undecided.

Alice Comp

Here's my next venture down the rabbit hole.  It's still very rough and more happy flowers will be added to the bunch, but very excited to see if I can get a contract with my fine art!