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 […]
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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 […]
Process Shot: Somewhere in Santa Cruz (cont.)
Moving on with the Somewhere in Santa Cruz series, here’s my latest illustration in progress. Stay tuned for the finished product this weekend for Saturday Morning Cartoons! Artist- Julianna Chavez
Saturday Morning Cartoons: Go Here
Happy Saturday, Santa Cruz! Here’s the finished product of that illustration I was working on earlier this week. Remind you of anywhere? Artist- Julianna Chavez
Process Shot: Somewhere in Santa Cruz
I’m working on a few different projects right now, most of which are going relatively well, but I’m especially excited about my newest series of detailed line illustrations. I haven’t decided on a name quite yet, but the series is inspired directly by Santa Cruz homes, gardens, people, and memories in general. I will be […]
Process Shot: Waterworks
I drew pictures at the beach for a few hours today in my own secret cave on the coast, til the water caught up with me, that is! Unfortunately, the sea smudged this drawing, but it’s a small price to pay to be making art in a low-key paradise. Luckily, I have plenty of ink […]
Illustration: I Can’t See You From Here
Sometimes my doodles feel a lot like dreams to me. Both dreams and doodles both take inspiration from daily life, usually at moments that we aren’t even aware are inspiring. They can be random—I can’t tell you how many milk cartons and other random objects I draw all the time for no reason. Often, both […]