Some Designs...

So, my cousin asked me to create a business card for her. She is a hairstylist in Chicago (don't bother calling the number, I scrambled it all up for this posting ;) ).
The back originally had the scissor design repeated, however, she loves bows and requested I change it to a pink bow instead. I was happy to comply. I think I'll make a full business identity for her...hmm...I'll update with those designs later.

Front:

Back:

Paintings!

Hello! Long time no update.
WELL - now that my allergy to oil paint has been cleared up, I am back and painting. It came at an opportune time now that I'm on vacation in South Carolina.
Below is a landscape painting of an island in Costa Rica, then below that is a landscape of South Carolina. Enjoy!

Lillentine

So, I've been dying to work in plain pencil. Do a classic graphite drawing. So I did one of my pup's friend.
Anyway, how I missed you graphite. Also, sorry for the crappy scan. I'm hoping to get a better one soon.
Enjoy.

Random Sketches and Doodles

Random sketches and doodles:
I love tigers, and most big cats. I thought this little guy was too cool lookin' to not draw. I love tiger's big floppy paws, they're so fun to draw!
Snow leopards are just one animal on my long long list of favorite animals. Their faces are so simple in shape, but they are difficult to capture (I think).

I was bored and watching tv while my puppy slept on the floor. I love her long legs and she just was too fun looking not to doodle out. I have no idea where the random lady came from here, but I just doodled her out.

Marco and Mia. My aunt's two five year old Spanish Water Dogs.

A lady. I love her lips.

I love koi fish. Drawn when I was missing my two boys, Toby and Mr. Pancakes. Both koi who guard my dorm room.

I'm planning on adding watercolor to him to give him that Chameleon feel.

Trip to the Sarasota Jungle Gardens, and also a doodle of my Koi, Toby.

Figures

So, sketchbook is full so before I hide it away to my closet I figured I'd scan some junk. Here are very few select figure drawings from it.
Done in micron pen or pencil. Pretty easy to tell which is which.

Elle

This is a quick snapshot of my six month old Welsh Terrier, Elle. Just something I was able to get when the light hit her just right. I hope to paint it soon...I just love the little ball of energy she is.

It's been a while...

Woah, summer is FLYING by. I can't believe it's already almost July!

I haven't updated in a while, which is a little pathetic on my part...but here it is...

So, I've started my new internship with LifeTime Media in New York City. I am their design department haha. Just me. And I am no true graphic designer. However, it's been fun and for the most part, my boss likes my stuff.

Also, working here gives me great opportunity to shamelessly exploit small illustrations and photographs. My biggest project at the moment, is a cook book. Called "Chosen Food" here's one of a few photos being included. It's a very rough copy, and I need to touch it up in photoshop some but there's just so much to do here and no time! And my hands are tied at home with a six month old Welsh Terrier (who, I have been having a blast photographing...I'll put those up soon).

The cake, by the way, was delicious. : )