fishy float


when counting sheep doesn't help, drawing always does the trick. Inspired by hand blown glass from Venice from my brother's recent European trip.

beachbum



100, 90, 80 degrees..from Vegas to the Bay Area, it's the resurgence of summer in the fall. What better way savor it than with beach balls?

abracadabra



I remember as a kid playing with decks and decks of cards and building big tall card castles. The best part is always putting the last card on the top of the pile and making sure none of the cards tumble...but when they do...it's like a cool pile of dominos falling on top of each other, one after another in different directions...

float


I'm excited to use my new Reeves soft pastels and Strathmore Charcoal paper. There's something exciting when you use and open a fresh 'somthing'. It's like a new start. It's a lovely feeling.

To me, creating art is a meaning...it's a feeling...yes it's emotion and passion...but the point where it is exceptional is when you stop thinking and let your creativity take over...creating from a deeper place...

wedding bells




two personalized wedding gifts i made for two special friends. Adorned with clear gems on the dress and colored in the themed wedding colors.
:)

Inspired by Dior



I'm in a sketching spree and inspired by the upcoming events of NY fashion week. Can't wait to go!

There's something beautiful about a woman with effortless style and confidence.

Just Pencils






This was sent to me from my little cousin in Hong Kong. Cute!

Work by:
http://www.jennifermaestre.com


A PENCIL MAKER TOLD THE PENCIL 5 IMPORTANT LESSONS JUST BEFORE PUTTING IT IN THE BOX :

1.) EVERYTHING YOU DO WILL ALWAYS LEAVE A MARK.
2.) YOU CAN ALWAYS CORRECT THE MISTAKES YOU MAKE.
3.) WHAT IS IMPORTANT IS WHAT IS INSIDE OF YOU.
4.) IN LIFE, YOU WILL UNDERGO PAINFUL SHARPENINGS,
WHICH WILL ONLY MAKE YOU BETTER.
5.) TO BE THE BEST PENCIL, YOU MUST ALLOW YOURSELF TO BE HELD AND GUIDED BY THE HAND THAT HOLDS YOU.


We all need to be constantly sharpened. This parable may encourage you to know that you are a special person, with unique God-given talents and abilities. Only you can fulfill the purpose which you were born to accomplish. Never allow yourself to get discouraged and think that your life is insignificant and cannot be changed and, like the pencil, always remember that the most important part of who you are, is what's inside of you.

Night Lights.



My wrist strain is getting better but still not back to normal...but on an exciting note...I'm finally done drawing in my first moleskine! WOOHOO. I think I might upgrade to a larger moleskin..I love the thick cardstock pages.

Here's the last image..inspired by The Standard Hotel in NY and a very special someone...

Thanks everyone for all the support and feedback...here's to more drawing..:) Have a great week

Listening to:
C'est Si Bon
Le Disque Francais
Dan Newton's Cafe Accordion Orchestra |

Futurist


Tribute to my friend who's going to a pool competition next week! I don't think it's done but couldn't help to post!

Paper!

My friend just gave me a beautiful piece of kozo hand made paper he made and I was wondering all day what to draw on it....equipped with my trusty Mars plastic, soft pastels and black ink pens...I think I erased my drawing over 5 times and luckily the beautiful paper stayed intact. There's something so natural, perfect about the fibers that intertwine together..creating this wonderful texture... so here's some teasers..



Perfume perfection


I really enjoyed doing this piece tonight. I love perfume but the really feminine, light, floral kinds...my ultimate favorite? Chloe....which reminds me, I'm all out an need to restock...there's something delicious about an intoxicating scent...spritz or not...

sip



a quick drawing this week...bummed about my RSI wrist strain but happy i can still draw :)