Archive for July, 2008:

Aspiring Illustrators

{ Posted on Jul 31 2008 by Christy }
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Categories : building sketch dummy, illustrator, portfolio advice, unpublished
I am an unpublished illustrator, but I am preparing for my first portfolio critique and thus I have been searching for informative articles and amazing advice on how to do that without embarrasing myself too badly. Here are a few ...Read More »

Vintage Teddy Bear Parade

{ Posted on Jul 29 2008 by Christy }
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Categories : custom plaque, teddy bear parade, www.tiddlyinks.com
A customer asked me to create a vintage teddy bear plaque in wood and acrylic and I have accepted the challenge. She had a poor quality image that depicted a bear and some toys (couldn't really see what kind of ...Read More »

Blackbriar – Featured on Etsy Front Page

{ Posted on Jul 28 2008 by Christy }
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Categories : art, art illustration, etsy, www.tiddlyinks.com
This is the second time I (in my other shop, Blackbriar) have been on Etsy's front page in a short time and it is so exciting that I wanted to thank Kankalinhats for placing me there. She has the most ...Read More »

Canned – IF

{ Posted on Jul 25 2008 by Christy }
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Categories : digital, illustration friday
This is a canned illustration in that, per Webster's, it was prepared in advance. The other definition is lacking in originality, but I think this is a fairly original take on a flirty mama. What do you think? LOL Read More »

Foggy

{ Posted on Jul 14 2008 by Christy }
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Categories : children's illustration, fog, gothic girl, illustration friday
This is just a pencil sketch as I haven't yet had time to turn it into an actual painting, but I shall! :) Read More »

Brilliante Weblog Premio Art Award 2008

{ Posted on Jul 12 2008 by Christy }
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Categories : art award, bee, thanks
Many thanks to the lovely Bee for nominating me for this award, I love her illustrative humor and wit and am very pleased to be picked by her! I too love visiting blogs and finding such diverse artistic talent that ...Read More »

Super Boy – Custom Art

{ Posted on Jul 11 2008 by Christy }
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Categories : cape, custom art for boys, superhero
This is a fun little acrylic painting that is mounted above the mat. This is designed for an adorable little boy for his birthday. :) Read More »

Green Owl

{ Posted on Jul 10 2008 by Christy }
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Categories : green, owl
This is a custom green owl for a lovely Etsian, lilylemon. :) Read More »

Five Second Rule

{ Posted on Jul 09 2008 by Christy }
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Categories : children, mothering
If you are a mom, you know this rule: If the food hits the floor, you get it before 5 seconds and it is fair game. But moms have all variations of this 5 second rule and they forget it ...Read More »