Wednesday, February 01, 2012

Adele Drawing Finished

This is a drawing I did of the musician Adele for Ninkybink’s sister site The Critics Darling Illustration. I also started a facebook page today for my drawings, and you can “Like” it here!

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Katy Perry Drawing finished

Here is the finished drawing of Katy Perry. I did this drawing 3 times, trying to get better each time. This one is still a little wonky, as the eye is a little high, but I’m satisfied with it enough to move on to something new. For more, see my other website The Critics Darling

Monday, January 30, 2012

Drawing in Progress

A Katy Perry drawing in progress…

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Pencil Drawing

Here’s a drawing I did this week. Do you need something drawn? Contact me! Check out my other website The Critic’s Darling for more to come!

Friday, October 28, 2011

New Product: Hand Screen Printed Owl Scarves

I am loving how these scarves turned out! They are truly a labor of love, being that each scarf was hand screen printed multiple times to create the desired graphic look. If you know anything about screen printing, you know the feeling of holding your breath… just hoping the ink will pull through properly leaving you with a clear and centered image. Since each scarf required me printing multiple images, all it would take was one bad pull of the ink through the screen, and the entire scarf would be ruined! But that is the art of a handmade product: the artist works carefully and thoughtfully to produce a unique and special item. Luckily, these turned out just as I had hoped.

I used a lightweight natural 100% cotton linen fabric for these scarves. The “woven” print graphic is taken from a scan of some antique woven fabric I had. The owls are from an illustration out of my sketchbook. When the ink dried, I sewed the sides under for a nice finish, and added a fancy ruffled black and white trim to the ends. This scarf is a lovely addition to any free spirit’s wardrobe. I wear mine with a chambray oxford shirt and dark jeans,and it turns such a simple outfit into something much more interesting!

To purchase one of these scarves, which have been produced in a limited run, click here!

Please look very carefully at all of the photos because I want you to see that the scarves are not only beautiful, but they are celebrated by inconstant “flaws” which I see as pretty. Some have a cool faint “bleeding” pattern, and I thought it looked cool so I didn’t throw it out as a mistake. I think they are a welcome trademark of an item that is clearly not made in mass,but is made with love. I do promise however, each scarf will maintain an integrity of presentation that I feel good about as the creator! Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or want to see larger photos before purchasing!

This outfit also features a Ninkybink bag (see here)

A video showing the screen printing process.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

A Glimpse at Screen Printed Owl Scarves

I burned 2 screens for this project. The owls are from my own illustration, and the “woven” pattern is taken directly from a scan of antique hand woven fabric from my archive.

I very carefully screen print the images over and over, until the whole length of the scarf is covered. It can be nerve-wracking because the hope is that each hand pulled print will turn out dark enough, and lined up properly!

Here are the finished scarves! 

Available to purchase very soon! I’m still working out a few details & I will post when they are available. Thank you!

Thursday, September 01, 2011

Catsuit

You can buy this outfit, if you want to.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

The Critics Darling.com

I have had a very emotional time lately, so I’m sorry I have not posted. However, I am getting back into illustrating. Here is one I did today.

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Drawing

Sunday, April 03, 2011

a self portrait in progress

far from done yet, but I’m working on it..