Tiny pink ranunculus blooms in my studio were the inspiration for this new floral art print. Each print is made to order in a choice of sizes and framing options; on fine art paper, gallery-wrapped canvas, metal or acrylic. Custom artwork is ready to ship in 3-4 business days and comes with a risk-free 30-day […]
Blush Pink & Green Abstract Art Print
Often, at the end of a painting session, I take a clean sheet of watercolor paper and improvise with color. Here I began with blush pink, which morphed into a darker, juicier shade of persimmon. It’s available as a print in my online shop. Each print is made to order in a choice of sizes and framing options; […]
My Studio: Organizing Paint Tubes
Recently I came up with this system for organizing paint tubes in my studio. It’s such a simple idea, it hardly qualifies as a “tip,” but here it is: Sort the paints by color and place them in pretty vintage bowls. That way your paints are organized and visible at the same time. You could do this with other items […]
Fig Season in My Studio
It’s fig season in my studio! I’ve been having fun sketching these deep purple beauties….and eating them afterwards. It’s available as a print in my online shop. Each print is made to order in a choice of sizes and framing options; on fine art paper, gallery-wrapped canvas, metal or acrylic. Custom artwork is ready to […]
Blue Figure Sketch
These days my favorite medium for figure sketching is PanPastel, a highly concentrated pastel in a jar that you apply with a little sponge – sort of like eyeshadow. I’m in love with its tonal range and diaphanous quality, as seen in this blue figure sketch.
Quick Fashion Sketches of Dresses
The other night I attended the New York Society of Illustrators sketch night – a live fashion drawing event where all the poses were limited to 7 minutes or less. Most model drawing classes are run in a similar way, with very short poses leading up to longer poses. As I quickly made my fashion sketches, I was reminded of what a pleasure it is […]
Pantone Marsala Color Pairings
This time of year, Pantone announces its “official” color of the year for home decor, fashion and design. The color for 2015 is Pantone Marsala, an earthy shade of rose, inspired by the Sicilian fortified wine by the same name. I decided to give myself a little challenge and experiment with pairing Marsala with other colors. It’s […]
