Initially this was to be a representational illustration of a crow. However, in layering the blues, turquoise, and purples I got carried away by the color pattern. The result became more elaborate through some struggle and initial reluctance, but I'm glad I didn't walk away.
Read MoreDay 119
Yesterday I heard someone share a composer's advice for breaking a creative road block- give yourself permission to fail. So here it goes again. It's a struggle to remember this but every time I do let go, I feel that much happier. Perhaps nothing comes of this idea as a whole, but maybe a stroke will trigger something else.
Read MoreDay 114
I drew this in exchange for a lovely library lamp. For inspiration I went through the owner's Pinterest and was happy to learn of his eclectic taste but most of all to discover the history of plague doctors who wore crow masks. Took a few tries to execute a chola plague doctor but I feel this is a decent launching point. Will revisit the theme in the future.
Read MoreDay 113
I don't know why I felt like combining these bones and organs together today but here they are. To me it looks like a skeleton cheer leader. :)
Read MoreDay 110
This is a failed attempt and I wasn't going to post it. However, I had to remind myself that part of the purpose of this project is to not stop the process because a drawing doesn't come out perfect or in the way I envisioned. The point is to accept things that I produce and allowing them to exist at least in documentation here if nothing else. So I'm letting this drawing go and thinking upward and onward.
Read MoreDay 101
I started this watercolor in a different direction and ended with the California Northern Flicker. I love how patterns are so therapeutic to create.
Read MoreDay 99
Day 84
A friend gave me a field guide book to the birds of California not too long ago, and I've been discovering so much in the book. Here's my more colorful re-interpretation of the American White Pelican.
Read MoreDay 69
A good friend brought me back a book on the native birds of California. So much inspiration in there!
Read MoreDay 61
A brief study on birds.
Read MoreDay 42
It's a tropical bird kind of day. :)
Read MoreDay 28
Inspired by some birds of paradise and Mexican Independence Day.
Read More