Here's to a bright and shiny new year. Lately, I've been feeling a bit uninspired, but on New Year's Day, I had a sudden burst of creative energy. Perhaps it's an indication of good things to come in 2010. Happy new beginnings wherever you may be.
Here I am standing by my art at the BYU Illustration Alumni Show which was on display during the month of February. I had a fabulous time at the opening reception viewing all the great artwork, connecting with former classmates and professors, and meeting a few new faces as well. And thanks to all the family and friends who came! Here are some close-up shots of the "Little Monster" frame.
I received this lovely "You Make My Day" award from Sheree Boyd. I always love to visit Sheree's blog; lots of super cute illustrations there.
For anyone in the area, there is a Brigham Young University Illustration Alumni Show in downtown Provo at the Health and Justice Building (151 South University Avenue) from Jan 28 - Feb 23. I have a few pieces on display and will be selling prints (framed and non-framed.) A lot of great artwork is on display and for sale. Check it out! Opening reception is Friday, February 1st, 6-9 pm.
I originally had five wisdom teeth; four have been removed. Obviously, the fifth is there to hold all that extra wisdom I have. ;)
Growing up, I competed in Scottish Highland Dancing. I learned that kilts are actually quite comfortable. And dancing over swords? Less comfortable.
I have always liked Sanrio (aka Hello Kitty) stuff. My grandma used to take me and my sisters to the Hello Kitty store once a year. She would patiently wait while we circled around the store numerous times with our piggy banks carefully deciding what to buy. This would literally take HOURS.
When I have extra energy to burn, and it is too cold outside for a walk, I play Dance Dance Revolution for Xbox.
My first spoken word was "kitty." I suppose this explains a lot about #3 as well as half the stuff that shows up in my sketchbook. I wouldn't call myself a cat lover; I just happen to really enjoy drawing small mammals of the cute and furry variety.
It's that time of year again. . . time to make sure all the cute little monsters in the neighborhood get spoiled rotten, or at least spoiled appetites and rotten teeth. :) Happy Haunting!
Here's a little picture I did for The Friend Magazine. It illustrates a page of recipes that kids can make. All the recipes have to do with . . . you guessed it . . . cheese!
Goha's Dream
The current Imagine Learning challenge is to do portraits from the NBC comedy "The Office." As of yesterday's season finale, it appears Ryan and Kelly's time together has come to an abrupt end. I suppose it just wasn't meant to be. ;)
A family member of mine asked me to draw this for her. To give any explanation as to why would be much too complicated and confusing.
This reminds me of some of our celebrities today. I guess not a lot has changed over the past 1600 years. I wonder if the Camelot Times would refer to them as Guin-a-lot (or is that Lance-evere?) This was for the Imagine Learning Art Challenge.
Well. . . hope to get this in color by the end of the week. Either way, someone's little brother better watch out.
In one of the games at work, the players are ranked an animal depending on their score at the end of the game. No one wants to be a "one-star slug." What a loser. I created the animal icons using Flash.
