new year, new goals, new art
I started this sketch blog about a year and a half ago after quitting my job and hoping to possibly find some kind of career in the ART universe. At first I didn't know where to begin. I felt confused and afraid people would not take me seriously, but I knew I had to get over that. So, I became very dedicated in sketching every day and sharing it here. I met fellow illustrators, writers, travelers & art enthusiasts...learned from them and became inspired again! I took some time but eventually, I began freelancing full-time and obtaining more and more art and illustration jobs. It was hard-work but so, so rewarding! & I've been lucky enough to work with people all over the world!
Unfortunately...keeping busy has caused me to neglect this blog. & I want to change that! Being active on this blog was a big influence on me starting up my art career.
So! Here are my 2015 Art Goals:
1. Blog often! Share my art, projects, post tutorials, & write more!
2. Create a series of illustrations that I can use in both an art show AND produce prints to sell online.
3. Begin selling small original artwork online along with art prints.
4. TRAVEL...somewhere anywhere!! & sketch the places I see.
5. Become more involved in my local art community. Teach more classes, meet new people, share my art!
Well that's about it for now. I have posted lots of my latest art here on my portfolio website. But I will be posting more here soon.
Thanks again to everyone who has supported and inspired me.
-Casie T
The Guardians: Explore
Earlier this year I had the opportunity to create an illustration for a board game called
The Guardians: Explore!
It's being kickstarted right now! Once it's funded, I will be able to create more artwork for it! Here is the link: http://kck.st/1xua3yK
My process is below:
A few details:
Dream Tree
"Dream Tree" an illustration I created for the GCSU Alumni Art Show! I've always enjoyed drawing trees so thought it would be nice to create an colorful and imaginative version of my favorite tree on campus. I will also be selling this illustration as a Giclée Print soon! Feel free to contact me if you're interested :)
Also! I have a new portfolio website! Please check it out!
Another quick character concept!
A Happy Birthday Doodle
Holiday Sketching
Sneak Peek from Howie's Hungabird Dilemma!
Here are a few illustrations from the children's book I am currently illustrating titled Howie's Hungabird Dilemma written by Sandy Baker! It will be coming out April 2014!
sketch, sketch, sketch
I have been pretty busy with illustrating "Howie" but I still sketch a lot in the evening during my free time. Sketching and drawing are probably my favorite part of the artistic process...I'm not sure exactly what it is..maybe it's how you can see the progress and how the artist builds up the lines. I love looking through my old sketchbooks and other artists as well. I always thought it would be cool to have a collaborative art show or publish a book and showcased sketchbooks of many artists. Alright, well here are my sketches over the past few weeks! Hope you enjoy!
hot air balloon
Hi Everyone! Here is a new whimsical illustration I finished last night. I've done a few Hot Air Balloon drawings before and always loved the theme. I experimented with Ink, watercolor and prismacolor. I also got the chance to try out my new Epson scanner...which I love!
I also wanted to thank everyone who has followed my blog so far! I reached over 100 followers since starting this blog this past summer! Thanks so much!
-Casie