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So kitty and I were hanging out in my studio. I was hoping that kitty would sit still long enough for me to paint him. Well 20 minutes of his time is obviously to much because, you know, he is busy. I did like 5 sketches quickly then, he went off to sign autographs or whatever he does during ...

30 Watercolors in 30 Days, fashion, inspiration, watercolor

30W30 I Should Get One

November 20, 2012

This year, I have been a good girl. I ate all my vegetables, have good grades and always did my homework. I did my chores and even extra ones I didn`t have to do. I also, almost always, told the truth. What do you think?

fashion, inspiration, watercolor

30W30 Sketch and Wash

November 19, 2012

So I decided to explore and, dare I say, cheat a little, on the 30 Watercolors in 30 Days. I used a General Pencil Sketch and Wash Pencil. I know that those are usually used for shading but I have always loved the juxtaposed lines against soft wash. It makes pieces look as if they have been ...

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30W30 Creme de Chocolat

November 17, 2012

I don`t know if that is what it is called, but after 16 days of drawing mostly dresses, I decided it was time to do French desserts. This one seemed like the perfect one and I wanted to paint it with as much light as possible. As always this was super fun and by the end of the day I ended up ...

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30W30 I`m the Boss… Maybe

November 16, 2012

I really don`t want to stop watercoloring because I can`t find my muse. I think she took a sick day. The way I look at it is, I showed up and did my work the best way I knew how. This is a re-acquainted skill for me so getting used to all it can do may take me more than 30 days. I am ...

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30W30 Not Feeling The Loose strokes

November 15, 2012

You probably will be tired of all the girly dresses but even with all the will and inspiration behind 30 Drawings in 30 Days I am starting to feel like I may run out of steam… We are just on day 15!!! So I am leaving this open to anyone`s suggestions. I will watercolor an item of your ...

30 Watercolors in 30 Days, creativity, fashion, inspiration, watercolor

30W30 Loose Line Play

November 14, 2012

Loose line play… this always reminds me of old fashion magazines. This is better achieves in one colors or two. Here is the list of the pieces coming on for –> 30 Drawings in 30 Days.

30 Watercolors in 30 Days, creativity, fashion, inspiration, watercolor

30W30 Textures

November 13, 2012

More textures! It goes without saying that the best paper to achieve this is French cold press watercolor paper. But I said in case you didn`t know. I hardly get to watercolor and now that I have this self-imposed assignment… I am loving it!!! 30 Drawings in 30 Days!

30 Watercolors in 30 Days, creativity, fashion, inspiration, watercolor

30W30 Favorites

November 12, 2012

Glazing, loose strokes and lots of grain. This piece has all my favorites. Here is the list of the pieces coming on for –> 30 Drawings in 30 Days.

30 Watercolors in 30 Days, creativity, fashion, inspiration, watercolor

30W30 Add Salt

November 12, 2012

Add a little salt! It gives the shoe the look of sparkle and texture. I like that so much. I have been watercoloring my heart way… and I love it. I may just change my format altogether! Here is the list of the pieces coming on for –> 30 Drawings in 30 Days.

Jimmy Choo x Elaine Biss Fashion Illustration Event

Marchesa Abstract Fashion Illustration Gouache

Vintage Balenciaga Fashion Illustration Sketches on Letterpress Business Cards

30W30 Sweet Kitty

30W30 I Should Get One

30W30 Sketch and Wash

30W30 Creme de Chocolat

30W30 I`m the Boss… Maybe

30W30 Not Feeling The Loose strokes

30W30 Loose Line Play

30W30 Textures

30W30 Favorites

30W30 Add Salt