This is a mixed media piece, that was painted with water-soluable ink pencil before being colorized in Photoshop. Here’s the process:
We Are Not Twinsies! Process
Ink Magic (New Item)
Posting one day early because I made a new print called, “Ink Magic!” It was created for the purpose of having another pair of leggings, but liked how the design fit on other items:
Also, this weekend, there’s free international shipping in my Society6 store for most items, so if you want something it’s a good time to take advantage! Just use the link below to get the discount:
“Potential” Sketches
The original file for this piece met a tragic end, so when I was told that this piece got into the Society of Illustrators Student Show, all that was left to do was laugh a little. (more…)
Workspace
After a heavy work period my space is totally wrecked! (more…)
“Secret Garden” Process
Here’s how the illustration of my Secret Garden book cover progressed: (more…)
Order of Operation
I got this question on Tumblr:
“Hi I… was wondering if you could talk more about that back to front thing you mentioned? Thx!!!!”
(Photoshop) Should You Use Masks?
FYI this is using Photoshop CS5, but every version of PS I’ve ever used has had them (Since version 4. Not CS4, 4.). Lots of drawing programs have mask functions, though, so the principles will be the same.
Art Advice For My Teenage Self
I try not to dwell on things that can’t be changed but if I could tell my teenage self anything about the future, it’d be these things:
Found on my Desk
Things that make marks– I love them! They’re beautiful. Today I’m pleased to own fluorescent and metallic color pencils, and that mound of Pilot Hi-Tec Cs, and flourescent gouache, and ink, etc.