Here's the latest addition to my popular Inspiration series. When the pace gets too hectic, a gentle reminder to slow down and enjoy the journey is just what we need. The colors in this are really vibrant, making it a joy to look at.Colored pencil, watercolor, acrylic, on high-quality heavy Rives BFK paper.
Here's a quick sketch of some Cortland Apples for you. They're my favorites lately -- juicy, crisp, flavorful. The apples are colored pencil. The background is acrylic on matboard.
The photo does not do justice to this ACEO! The snowflakes are made from the most beautiful rice paper -- thin, translucent, full of shimmery threads that enhance the idea of snow. The effect is beautiful and subtle.
I have to tell you, I love this little card. The colors, the snowflake, the whole thing. It reminds me of a stained glass window in the sunshine. Or one of those perfect winter days when it's snowing like crazy despite a sunny blue sky. Buy it here.
Here's a whimsical garden of Valentine's hearts -- charming, isn't it? The image is made using colored pencil and watercolor on handmade paper, all mounted on cardstock. Talk about a great Valentine's Day gift for your sweetie. Buy it here.
Ah, a beautiful snowflake! It is cut out of paper, just like we used to do when we were kids. The background is a collage of handmade paper mounted on cardstock, painted with acrylics.
This fanciful little creature flew into my head and onto the paper last night. It looks a little like a butterfly to me, or maybe a lily. Either way, it's charming.
Much of my inspiration comes from nature -- how light plays on flowers, how breezes ripple through leaves, even how sun sparkles on snow. I delight in those things, and trying to represent them on paper is a satisfying challenge. Have you seen how a breeze plays with tall grass? That's the idea behind this card. Buy it here.
