This morning, I had the pleasure of drawing for UCSC Alumni and their families on this miraculously clear day. A rainbow-like halo affixed itself around the sun, with those gigantic trees fluffing themselves in the wind above happy children and prouder parents. Typically, I’m used to portrait-style live illustrations, but since kids will be […]
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Character Illustration: Brenda the Botanist
This is a design idea for a plant-loving character, Brenda (the Botanist) that I’m working on. Her dirty knees, back-pocket gloves, and full armload of house plants signify her passion for botany, like an artist with paint unknowingly swiped across their forearms and cheekbones. Brenda’s hair is also a symbol of how she works with and […]
Saturday Morning Cartoons: petit jardin
Good morning, Santa Cruz! Right now, I’m working on some Mother Nature-inspired illustrations with my new black Le Pen from Palace Art & Office Supply on Pacific (my favorite place in town for drawing supplies; I get my painting supplies at Lenz Arts). I think it might be my new favorite pen, but I’ll still have to keep […]