Exploring with Ink & Watercolor

I've had a little more free time lately to experiment with some of my favorite supplies! Last night, I created a few colorful, abstract studies. I built up layers of washes using  Acrylics, Watercolor, &  India Ink. Each act a little different of the paper. I may create a blog soon going more into detail with what you can achieve with each! 

My Favorite Supplies: 
Golden High Flow Acrylics
Dr. Martin Bombay India Ink
White Goauche (or watered-down acyrlic) 
Sumi Ink Brushes
Toothbrushes (for splatter!) 
Windsor Newton Watercolor Pan Set

I painted these on Precut 5X7 Watercolor Paper..that way they're all set to be framed! & I also enjoy working on a smaller size to experiment..that way I can work on three pieces at once and not get bored while allowing the others to dry.

I also experimented with adding some gel bead texture..that gave an interesting texture.  

You can also achieve interesting effects when splattering Rubbing Alcohol (Isopropyl 91%) on the wet paint!  After (patiently...) allowing the pieces to dry, I sometimes splatter white paint and add details with iridescent colors for a cosmic look. 

a sketch

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!

Cherry Blossom Time

Here's a springtime inspired illustration!

Another quick character concept!

I've been trying to capture a more painterly look with my digital art lately. Here is a quick character concept! I love her cheeks!

A Happy Birthday Doodle

Here's a little drawing I made for my husband yesterday for his birthday :)

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!