Drawing for over 24 hours- what I learned

Recently I decided to do a 24 hour drawing challenge. As if that wasn't enough, I also decided to record as much of the drawing/ coloring process, leaving much of the sketching off camera. As with most challenges, lessons were learned. Such as, editing 18+ hours of footage, is no walk in the park. Hats …

I’m Hosting a Giveaway!

Check out my shop updates video to learn about how you can win one of three prizes that I am giving away!

The challenge has started

[Featured image is my drawing and painting from days 2&3 from the daily challenge! Check out my Instagram for more detail on this image!] I decided this year to make a resolution to challenge me to become a better artist. I am to draw everyday, nothing too elaborate and time consuming but a good sketch …

The most nostalgic Christmas

Today is the last day of 2016. Some of you are reflecting on the year and feeling many emotions over it. Maybe it was really successful and you accomplished more than you expected and maybe you didn't realize the year was ending and wished you had more time. You may also not care at all …

So….where is Nell?

If you remember, a few posts back I wrote about a woman named Nell whose husband was ordered out of the house by a group of men from the military because the second civil war had finally broke out. She was distraught, helpless and confused. She couldn't figure out what to do but knew that …

Self Promoting Journey (plus TIPS!)

(Does anyone know where the image reference is from? I love that meme so I when I thought of this post, I figured that would be a good drawing! Share this with your friends to see if they get the reference) On November 11th I made a pact with myself that I would promote my …

Free Coloring Page- Native American Beauty

Coloring page download here! ----> nativeamerican   This was so much fun to draw and color, I really want to try this with more detail after I do some research about the Native American culture. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!  

Passion over fear!

I have to say, the feedback I got from my previous post 'The Second Civil War', was relieving. Now, I didn't have hundreds of readers comment me saying its the best writing ever and they are sitting on the edge of their seats, waiting for me to continue (although that would rock my socks off!), …

Catching up with life

I have to say that I am pretty good at staying on top of tasks and getting things done. I personally don't like to procrastinate but it does seem to happen from time to time and its seems to be inadvertent when it does happen. I take on too much, I know that, and therefore …

Japanese character design

I posted another video in my 'people around the world' series on YouTube.  This time I used the Japanese traditional clothing for my inspiration.  I really love that culture and loved in Japan for some time when I was younger.  I adore the elegance of the clothing and how is always beautifully made.  I added …