Tag Archives | illustration
Kamiah Lovett : Featured Artist
Kamiah Lovett is a student at UCSC. We first found her drawings on Instagram, and were immediately fascinated with some of her drawings. Kamiah told us that she immediately knew Santa Cruz was for her on her first trip over 17. The shift in energy left Kamiah thinking she was in a different world, and […]
Julie Rawls : Featured Artist
Just prior to the 1900s, Santa Cruz was enjoying a massive expansion phase. Entrepreneurs came to the area from all over the world to set up rubber, leather and limestone businesses. In the process, they introduced locals to the Victorian style of architecture, fashion and art. Local Santa Cruz’s in-house designer, Julie Rawls, has captured […]
Wednesday’s Work in Progress
Hi, Santa Cruz! Here’s my #wednesdayWIP . What are you working on? #localsc Artist- Julianna Chavez
Wednesday’s Work in Progress
Hi, Santa Cruz! This is the start of a new drawing that I’m working on for the Somewhere in California illustration series of mine. This is also the start of #wednesdaywip — another reason to keep everyone doing and sharing art! I’ll be posting every week and I hope you do, too. Don’t forget to use […]
The Wednesday Work in Progress: Back to School!
Today I’m sharing a sneak preview of the line of school supplies that I’m personalizing for my friends and peers at UCSC and Cabrillo College. I like to make each one different (something about it makes me feel like they’re good luck) and add a little inspirational message at the bottom to keep its owner […]
Saturday Morning Cartoons: One and the Same
Good morning, Santa Cruz! Artist- Julianna Chavez
Saturday Afternoon Cartoons: Always Ready
Good afternoon, Santa Cruz! Today’s illustration is titled Always Ready, and is dedicated to my cousin, Natalie. Artist- Julianna Chavez
Saturday Morning Cartoons: Credit
Good morning, Santa Cruz! This drawing, although not of a specific (or even real) person, is dedicated to the handful of people whom I call my friends. You’re all beautiful and I’m giving you Credit for that–money can buy lots of things but it can’t buy good company. Give a friend some credit today! Artist- […]
Saturday Morning Cartoons: Happy Accidents
Good morning, everyone! This morning I finished my latest illustration for the Somewhere in Santa Cruz series. I call this one “Happy Accidents,” because the ink smeared under my hand as I was drawing. At first I was going to start over, but I kept going, and it kept smearing, resembling watercolor. I’ve been inspired […]
