Nov 30, 2013
Small Business Sale!
Nov 21, 2013
Botanical Ballerinas
In my opinion, there are two types of girls in this world. Either they a) have dreamed of being a ballerina at one point in their life, or b) they are lying.
Well, regardless of what I think, I have really enjoyed my ballerina drawing obsession over the past few days (you will probably have noticed that I switch between obsessions quickly). It has been a 2-day passion this time (so far), resulting in many sketches of ballerinas yesterday(examples shown above), and transferring 2 into watercolor form today.
Now is when you should sympathize with my husband, who hasn't gotten a well-thought-out meal in a few days due to my drawing motivations. Oops, sorry honey!
Nov 19, 2013
Merry Christmas, Deer
This piece was both inspired by and originally created for my father-in-law. I firmly believe (and I don't think that I'm alone) that there is nothing that he loves more than to go hunting, so obviously I had to incorporate something of the sport he loves into his Christmas gift.
The expression is also inspired by him. This is about how it happens: he sits quietly while we run around decorating for Christmas and fussing about everything, while he just looks blankly at the extra "nonsense" until he can't help but laugh at us.
Nov 14, 2013
Throw Back Thursday: Drawing Glass
I recently attended a conference with my husband, and fell into drawing
the glass goblet in front of me at the banquet. It did not turn out
very well because the pen I had at my disposal was not fit for the
purpose—it only had two modes: off or blot. And because I was trying to
at least pretend to listen to the speaker, my goblet was a little crooked! Haha
However, it made me very sentimental. I love drawing glass. It's challenging, but can be very rewarding! I haven't drawn glass in a long time—and I have not ventured to PAINT it at all yet. Part of me feels as though glass is something that must remain sacred to my beloved colored pencils.
Below are some drawings from my undergrad. The first piece was done in my Junior year (2010) and has been in 3 shows. The middle piece was one from my Freshmen year (08) and has been in 2 shows, and the final piece was a monochromatic study—not showcased.
All Items are (c) Katrina Crouch. Do not use without permission
However, it made me very sentimental. I love drawing glass. It's challenging, but can be very rewarding! I haven't drawn glass in a long time—and I have not ventured to PAINT it at all yet. Part of me feels as though glass is something that must remain sacred to my beloved colored pencils.
Below are some drawings from my undergrad. The first piece was done in my Junior year (2010) and has been in 3 shows. The middle piece was one from my Freshmen year (08) and has been in 2 shows, and the final piece was a monochromatic study—not showcased.
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| "Reflections", 2010 |
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| 2008 (too young to care about titles) |
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| Monochromatic Study, 2010 |
Nov 13, 2013
Feathers Among My Flowers
I was called back to my love of the small feathered creatures this week, but I could not paint even a little budgie without adding some flowers (my current obsession). This was just a quick painting, but I really enjoyed doing it—I wish I had more time to work!
Nov 12, 2013
Society6 Discount
Just a heads up! Society6 is offering a special discount on my products until November 17th!
FREE SHIPPING!
Woo-hoo! I might take advantage of it myself and purchase my "Noel" pillow—just in time for the Christmas feelings to explode out of me ;)
Follow this special link to get the discounts: SPECIAL LINK
Nov 11, 2013
Initial Thoughts
I feel like I finally figured out how to work out these flowers—how to make them look the way that I want, or at least a whole lot closer than I have been doing. And it is also starting to feel so much more natural to me. I am almost feeling my way along rather than trying to force my hand to work.
Though this I am also feeling braver with color. While I have always loved a variety in hue with in my artwork, but the saturation was muted—I don't feel as timid, as though I need to "test out" my stroke in a soft tone before rushing in with the full vibrancy of the color.
Considering adding a personalized section to the shop. What do you think? Would you be interested in initial-ed or monogrammed stationery like the item I have listed above?
Nov 6, 2013
One Flower, Two Ways
Just a quick post—as my life is getting crazier with the holidays coming quickly!
The other night I took a break from "life" (aka, dishes) and I enjoyed playing around with a couple different styles. While I can't seem to understand watercolors, I can't tare myself away from them!
I LOVE it when other people paint with watercolors—their loose and expressive methods make me swoon! But I can't do it. Haha, I'm a realism girl who dreams in an impressionistic style.
The other night I took a break from "life" (aka, dishes) and I enjoyed playing around with a couple different styles. While I can't seem to understand watercolors, I can't tare myself away from them!
I LOVE it when other people paint with watercolors—their loose and expressive methods make me swoon! But I can't do it. Haha, I'm a realism girl who dreams in an impressionistic style.
Anywho, both of these styles are not exactly like what I typically do—which do you prefer?
Nov 4, 2013
My First Noel: A Christmas Wreath
Uhh... well, it's coming, trust me. And it's time for another Christmas illustration reveal!
| Available on Etsy or Society6 |
I love the classic qualities of this—embracing old memories with new ideas and coming out with something harmonious. I love decorating for Christmas, and I am especially excited to hang this original when the time comes (I am normally a strict "after Thanksgiving" Christmas decorator, though this year I might have to make an exception!).
Anywho, I love the typography mixed in with the classic winter wreath, and the red bow gives it a little bit of a vintage vibe, which is also something that I love!
You can find this piece in flat note card form at my etsy shop or as a print, pillow cover (I LOVE the idea of the pillow cover and may order one myself! haha) or folded note cards on Society6
Nov 3, 2013
Free Desktop Calendar Download
This desktop calendar (along with a matching iPhone background) is available for FREE under my "Free Downloads!" tab.
I hope you're enjoying this lovely November as much as I am thus far :)
Nov 2, 2013
Sketchbook: Felines
Just some quickies between classes last week. Pictures of cats seem to follow me around lately and I can't help but draw them sometimes:
Though I will probably never have a cat myself (reason enough being that my husband is incredibly allergic to them), I have grown fond of their funny ways lately.
Maybe because so many of our friends have opened their homes to these personality-stuffed creatures and I find myself in tears laughing at the funny things that they do? Probably, I'm a sucker for anything that will make me laugh.
Nov 1, 2013
Farewell October, Hello November!
Here is my seasonal sketch for fall / Halloween... a day late. Ah well, I decided to spend time with family instead of finishing this and I can't honestly say that I regret it for a moment.
Farewell October. I don't always give you the credit that you deserve, but I did enjoy you this year.
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