Best Dressed (Oscars 2015)

I have never watched the Oscars, but my interest was increased this year due to a brochure design that I did recently that had an "Oscar" theme (more on that in the weeks to come).  And I was pushed over the edge when I opened up my instagram this morning to find a flood of beautiful "best dressed" illustrations from some of my favorite illustrators.  I immediately fell into "google stalking" (it's a thing) and found lots of pretty to ogle over and successfully ignore the laundry that has piled up behind me ;)

Overall, this was my very favorite dress (worn by Anna Kendrick—and yes, I did have to look that up...  some of us live under a rock).  I have a few other dresses/looks that I loved, but wasn't sure if you all would be interested in seeing more?
Let me know if you'd like to see a mini series of these gowns over the next week or so :)

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Watercolor Couple Portrait

A sample of my "Valentine" work from this past week :)  See updates as they come here, or order one for your loved one (or treat yourself) HERE

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To The Beach!

We're off to the BEACH!
Or, at least somewhere that is supposed to be warmer than the arctic chill that is currently over Michigan.  I am so excited to have a little bit of time away from our schedule and enjoy some time alone with my husband before the chaos of spring (ahem, track season) kicks in.


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Happy Heart Day, Y'all

Happy Valentine's Day!  I hope you get to spend some time today with people that you love, regardless of whether or not one of them is a significant other or not.

Todd is pretty good at being "romantic", though he's  better at doing small things throughout the year than a big thing for a Hallmark holiday.  And I prefer it that way (plus, it makes up for the fact that I'm generally the same way and totally blanked on all things hearts and pink until this morning... oops)!  And because of that, the hubbs and I don't make much fuss about Valentine's Day, though I suppose when we have kids that any excuse to go out without them will be a much bigger deal.

But until then, I'm going to eat what's left of my Christmas candy :)  Have a wonderful weekend

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Sketchbook: Ice Fishing

A couple of weeks ago, Hubby-Todd and I went ice fishing with his family.  It was a nice "warm" day, which was nice.  I usually chicken out of going because I really hate being cold.  Seriously.  It makes me miserable and just feel yucky all over (why do I live in Michigan? Because I love my family more).
Anyway, the change in the weather was nice, because I actually got to go with them—but that meant that the fish weren't as excited to eat as they usually are and I didn't catch a single thing! Ugh
But that's okay—we laughed about it and I drew this quick-y the following week so that I could laugh some more :)

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Memorizing Beautifully

 

I've been working on memorizing more scripture lately and wanted something pretty to write the verses on.  Because, let's face it—it's much easier to remember to look at something pretty than to look at something boring!
So I drew this little botanical accented box to put my little memory verses inside of the boxed area and the reference along with it or next to the flower (which ever my pretty-thing-loving heart desires).

Considering offering this as a downloadable printable in my esty shop—would you be interested?
How do you pretty-up your devotional / memorizing time?

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Sketchbook: Hobbit Girl

Yay! My little Hobbit Girl is now in color!

If you follow my social media (instagram / twitter / facebook) then you will have seen this little piece during the "sketch" stage.  This was another Sketch Dailies challenge that I wanted to do but was unable to finish until now.  Hopefully my current projects will run smoothly and quickly so that I am able to dabble in a few other projects like this one.  What do you think?

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Sketchbook: Young Ursula

I've been having a hard time adding color to my sketches lately.
Throughout Middle and High School I was largely self taught.  And while I did enjoy having opportunities to work with different media, I am still most comfortable with the pencil.  It's my happy place, my get away, my "brain palace" (if you caught that reference, give yourself a pat on the back #IamSherlocked).  I'll get back into color eventually—I always do—but for now I am really enjoying the raw quality of my sketches...

Anyway, this past holiday season was a great time for me to just enjoy drawing whatever popped into my head, and at some point between the many parties, travels and mass consumptions of food, I decided to draw a young version of The Little Mermaid's Ursula.  So, instead of a Mermaid for your Monday, I decided to include this "Octomaid". (???)
Yeah, let's go with "Octomaid".


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