thinking about turning this sketch into a painting for a possible showing in the future... if I ever get there.

Haven't had much time lately to illustrate. Did this quick one with ink, which I really enjoy working with.

The final version of the double-spread illustration. Took forever. Completely different direction from the previous 2 sketches. Got some good feedback from Marla Frazee. :)

Book cover assignment. I'll probably build up on the color some more later.

I'm in my zone... and also felt inspired by some incredible artists... so I drew a personal piece, which probably isn't a good idea when you have a full color illustration due in 3 days. But really, I just can't force myself to draw something when I'm not feelin' it.

I'm pretty satisfied with the way this turned out, although with more practice I know it can only get better. But speaking of style, can you say ADD?

As for the content, I like the idea of a bird cage, but it needs to be smaller. and maybe some other object is missing... a bird? a key? bleeding heart? I'll probably get back to this... some day.

Oh, btw... I know this girl looks a lot like my daughter. I don't think my husband will be crazy about this piece. He already thinks I'm strange enough.