My family members often ask me why I don’t use rulers when I draw things with a straight edge, such as buildings and windows. The reason for that is not simply because I don’t have one, or because I’m lazy. The reason is all about perspective. Perspective is something that I consider to 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 […]
Illustration: Favorite Things
This birthday morning, I’ve decided to start on an illustrative series of my favorite things, as a gift to both myself and those who admire my work. One of my favorite things is those bunches of white and pink jasmine flowers that cling onto the fences of my neighbors. If anyone finds out about […]