Still sketching and thinking

You know, it seems like every day I am thinking, dreaming, creating while living my life and I have to say, there is no better way to live. I enjoy and use every second of every day. I have been taking my sketchbook along with me to every appointment or errand I go on because every moment matters. I have found myself sketching mostly in Doctor offices since that has been my main taxi duty this early spring. If one of the kids aren't sick my cat needs to go for shots. It is unbelievable how much sketching time I am able to pick up just waiting in rooms. Here is a little piece I sketched while waiting and thinking. I have another appointment to go to with someone tomorrow so I will have another for you then. Until then, let me know what you think of this guy. He kinda reminds me of all the thinking, dreaming, and creating while waiting I have been doing.

Although this isn't a drawing, I had to put it up to show everyone. I went to the beach today with my little girls to search for sea glass only to find this adorable grey seal sunning herself on the beach. Isn't she gorgeous!!! I love living in Rhode Island!

Hello. I am posting some of my digital art tonight. I sketched directly on my tablet computer and used photoshop to digitally paint the image. I had so much fun doing this and I look forward to many more like this. I have decided to go ahead and illustrate my current book with this style. 

I am trying very hard to focus on my art while the rest of the world including the USA is falling apart around me. I feel there is not too much I can do to stop the free fall we are in which makes me extremely uncomfortable. I just thank God I have my art to keep me afloat. It is not only a GREAT skill to have when work is scarce but it also helps to escape into my own pretend worlds while I create them. I can remember as a child going into my own worlds with my pencils. I never imagined I would still be doing it as an adult. Again, thanks so much for following my sketch blog and I look forward to any comments. 

Aren't weekends for relaxing???

I am just recovering from a long week of working on a very detailed drawing. More on that soon....

All work and no play makes you money!

Here is my compass for the novel in progress. It is key to the story but that is all I can tell you. You will have to read why when the book comes out. 

I once again apologize (although I don't know why) for not posting. I have been diligently working on a project that once again I cannot post because it is confidential. Sucks for my blog but if it all works out, you will be seeing the work elsewhere! 

So for now, I work on the secret stuff and my novel. Keeps me busy and happy!

My YA Novel

Here's my root man. Yes, he is great little guy who appears in the YA novel I have been writing every day! I seem to get lost when I write so I wanted to apologize. I know my goal was to upload a drawing every day but I am surely doing the best I can between writing and doing graphic design. I am going to work on this guy some more tonight as well as some other of my novel characters. I am in the process of creating character sheets and will be uploading them. Thanks for your patience and your interest! 

HIt by the FLU!!!

I have been hit by the flu. Sketching was impossible just like everything else was. WOW... what a  heck of a time. I can't remember the last time I caught the flu. I forgot just how "wonderful" it is ..... NOT. Anyway, I am back up and not running, but puttering along. I have uploaded an old sketch of my children's (and mine) favorite childhood toys. We all could use a good stuffed animal when we are sick in bed so I thought I would share my family's favorites with you. I hope you enjoy the sketch while I cuddle up with the actual toys until I get 100% better and back to the sketch board. 

My Shoes

I saw these shoes and I had to buy them which is VERY strange because if you know me, I don't ever buy shoes or clothes. They just don't matter to me. These shoes looked almost antique though and are a combination of a man and a woman's shoe giving it a very unique look. I have only started this sketch and will be working on it further. I will upload the drawing as it transforms. I hope you enjoy the process as much as I do. I am also going to use this drawing as my edm challenge for last week. 

I have so many sketches floating through my brain - a few of which are to be in the two of the three books I am working on. I can't wait to get them on paper and upload to show you! I think it is just amazing when I can pull a character out of my head and bring it to life on paper. This process always amazes me because once a picture is drawn of someone and they are shown to the world they begin to take on their own life. 

Tonight.... I Sketch!

Hello. I know , I know. The last post was the 10th but you need to believe me I have been working. ? There will be times when there is no art to put up and that is only because I am creating logos and other art for clients. Unless they let me know I can post it in my portfolio, I really shouldn't use the art I sold to them. Its an ethical thing you know? Anyway, that is my excuse for my 7 day disappearance but tonight I am itching to get some of my own sketching done. I am heading to the couch right now with my sketchbook and will be sure to post before I go to bed... probably around 2am. 

Again, thanks for keeping up with my work. It really makes the difference and most times is just the edge I need to keep me going. 

Erin

The 'not so great' sketchcrawl

Okay, here is my one little result from a day of sketching. I had a great plan of going to all the great historical places in RI and sketch a bunch of them but I got up too late and went too quickly  thinking the snow was going to come. Little did I know It was not going to hit until tonight. Oh well. Live and learn... next sketch crawl will be better planned.

This drawing is of a sign with a bicycle hung on it. I came across it on Benefit Street in Providence when I was looking for Edgar Allen Poe's old hangout. I never did locate the house where he hung out (should've looked it up before I got there) so I figured I would sketch whatever caught my eye... and here it is. 

I may not have had the successful sketch crawl I imagined but I did keep my 2009 promise - I drew today! 

My EDM Weekly Challenge Drawing

Hmmm.... this one was interesting. As you know I joined the 'Every Day Matters' group. In this group the leader assigns an object per week out of your 'everyday' life to draw. This week it was a soda can. I have to say, if it wasn't for this challenge, I would NEVER have continued this drawing once I started it. It looked easy enough but when it came down to it, shiny metallic is not the easiest thing to draw with a regular pencil. Eventually my eyes adjusted to the shadowing and I managed to find the depth of the can. Not one of my best but I am better because of it!