Illustration Fri. "Poise"

"Her legendary poise was about to be put to the test ..."
I'm still experimenting with media. This one's a blend of watercolor, gouache, and pastel on hot-pressed watercolor paper. I like this mixture a lot.

Illustration Friday "Time"

For this study, I was trying to do a few things: First, I was experimenting with gouache and pastels on illustration board instead of the usual watercolors on watercolor paper. I also wanted to suggest the presence of the Moon without directly showing it. And I wanted to create depth and a slightly ominous mood.

Illustration Friday "Pale"

Have you ever been to an opening where the art pales in comparison to the colorful characters at the gallery?
Done in ink and watercolor in a Moleskine watercolor pad.

Illustration Friday "Contained"

"She decided that she could no longer be contained ..."
This seems like a continuation of a theme from last week ...
Ink and watercolor in a Moleskine book.

Illustration Friday "Resolve"

Have you ever seen a fly repeatedly slamming full-tilt into a window, trying to get outside? That takes resolve ... or is it ignorance?
Ink, watercolor, and gouache in a Moleskine pad.

Illustration Friday "Clandestine"

Clandestine location drawing.
The people you're drawing will move as soon as they notice that you're drawing them. Oh well, they'll move anyway! Done in ballpoint pen and watercolors.

Illustration Friday "Voices"

Voices caroling.
Have a safe and happy holiday season!