Illustration Friday - "I Spy"

You've been adrift for three days, just the two of you in a tiny lifeboat. To pass the time you alternate between scanning the horizon with your single pair of binoculars and playing "I Spy," although it's pretty boring:

"I spy with my little eye, something that is...um...blue."
"Is it the water?"
"Yes."
"My turn. I spy with my little eye, something that is...er...blue."
"The water."
(sigh) "Yes."

But then suddenly, your companion is looking through the binoculars and says, "I spy with my little eye...something that is...GREEN!"



ACEO size, Polychromos and Prismas on Somerset satin white.

Illustration Friday - "Total"

This topic gave me pause at first, but then I thought of that old "guess the total" game I've played at so many bridal and baby showers...and jellybeans are just so much fun! ACEO size, Polychromos on Rising Bristol white vellum.

Illustration Friday - "Wired"

I went searching the web for inspiration for this one, and an image search on the word "wired" turned up this cool flower design idea, where colored wire is incorporated into the floral arrangement. Not the best result I've had on black, and I can't seem to get a good scan that really reflects the colors, but it was fun to do. ACEO size, Prismacolors on black Canson Mi-Teintes.

And now for something completely different...

Emily has been wanting me to try drawing something from one of her manga books, so last night I tackled one for my art night project. This is Shia, a character from the Pita-Ten manga by Koge-Donbo. I liked the way she turned out, considering I drew the whole thing freehand (not my strength!). 8" x 10", Prismacolors and Polychromos on Strathmore recycled drawing paper.

Illustration Friday - "Hide"

I guess it's the time of year, but thinking about "Hide" immediately made me think of Easter eggs...although I prefer the chocolate sort to jellybeans, I loved the colors in this Morguefile reference pic I found by ladyheart. ACEO size, Prismacolors on Rising Bristol White Vellum.

Illustration Friday - "Communication"

I had this great idea for a triptych: an old phone like this one, a closeup rotary dial, and a cell phone, or something along those lines. However, "real life" didn't leave me a whole lot of time for art this week and I ended up just getting the first piece of the idea scribbled in a hurry last night. But at least I made it, so I haven't broken my resolution to do IF every week this year. This is ACEO size, 2B pencil on Rising Bristol White Vellum.