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 […]
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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 […]
Wednesday Afternoon Drawings
In between the Santa Cruz Farmer’s Market (Every Wednesday from 1:30-5:30 pm on the corner of Cedar & Lincoln) and the fresh-squeezed lemonade comes the Santa Cruz-inspired, playful felt-tip pen illustrations in the kitchen. Artist- Julianna Chavez
Process Shot: Breakfast in Bed
By Julianna Chavez on March 14, 2015 in Around Santa Cruz, Art, Illustration & Drawing, Local Restaurants, Shop Local
Making breakfast in bed on this fine Saturday morning, inspired by the always delicious and forever classic dishes at Santa Cruz Diner. Artist- Julianna Chavez