Meeting client needs is like hitting the lottery on a deadline. Drawing faster is key. . . .
New Drawing Skill: Embrace Mistakes
Over the years learning to embrace mistakes has been difficult. Once there is a noticeable mistake in the drawing I fall out of love. This is a lesson that I still need to learn. . . .
What a Difference a Scanner Makes
The new scanner arrived and was a breeze to figure out. I have new drawings that I am still tweaking, and then I remembered this one that I finished, but couldn't scan in its entirety because of scanning difficulties. . . .
New Epson V19 Scanner En Route
My new Epson V19 scanner is en route! There are new drawings to share, but I am waiting for the scanner to show up. . . .
My Favorite Pens: Drawing vs. Writing
Generally I am a pen fanatic. If the pen I prefer is not within reach, I find it hard to write or draw. . . .
Sketchbook Drawing of My Old Phone
My Old Phone: This is an ink sketchbook drawing of my old phone. It includes collage and reminds me of that summer moment. The longer I draw, the more information I want to remind me of that day notated on the sketch. I want the date, the time, the temperature, the type of weather, the kind of media I used and what colors. I have been known to include quotes, recipes, what was playing in the background and overheard conversations. No Need for a New Phone Yet: An Uber driver recently gave me the business about having such an old phone. I was planning to get a new one, but since the old one still worked it wasn't a big priority. Just before I made a down payment for a new one and agreed to an additional $29 a month fee for two years . . .
The Best Natural Hairstyle Inspires New Drawings
An natural hair obsession is the inspiration for drawings like this. It is another drawing that surprised me by the attention it got on Facebook. . . .
