Here is a little more detail. Still working though.... 

I plan to get lots done this holiday weekend!!! 

Yes, it does have something to do with my new novel. 

Hi everyone. Yes, still here and still finding little time to work on my own art. Being a graphic designer for a living leaves little room for one's own projects but that is just the way it is until one's own projects begin to pay all the bills...lol. 

Anyhoo... I am okay with that. I actually enjoy doing both. It gives me perspective when I step away from one or the other only helping me along in my learning processes. 

This sketch here is only a close up of a larger one I am working on. I won't reveal its final form until it is completer though. 

A Collision of sketch and computer

This is what happens when your sketchbook meets your computer....

Practicing and Relaxing

Well, its been a while since I picked up an actual sketch pad and pencil. It seems lately all I do is computer vector art. Its great for income but it really makes me miss the feel of the actual drawing process. So finally, I get to relax and re-aquaint myself with my drawing tools. Here is just something I started last night and will continue today. Although there is no purpose for it, it puts me in that nice art zone that I so love to be in. 

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.