Stella in color! Hang in there, girl.

September 10, 2012

I did a series of drawings of Stella trying her best to find her balance on top of this circus ball but this one was my favorite. Here, she's just lifted her trunk off the ground and is holding on tight to that moment: "Will I make it?' or 'Will I fall on my face?'

I couldn't resist taking it a step further with some color, and I'm pretty thrilled with how she came to life. Prints available soon. Original sketch too!

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Trying new things, always. I'm a big fan of switching up mediums to gain new perspective. Watercolor has been my go to for years now, but with the Lady Mtn series, linocut ended up being the texture I was looking for (after lots of other failed attempts). And for this canvas, it was a full return to the good ol' stash of acrylics that have been sitting idyl on the shelf for many many years. Another atypical move I'm starting to explore more right now is photo reference - this one taken @giantsheadfreeride during a lunch break. (Quick note for artists - if you use photo reference they should be your own or you need permission if you plan to sell that work - and as always, don't forget to give credit to the photographer!) Where was I? Something about changing it up - ummm... a skateboard is a medium, and they all make different lines on the same piece of pavement - this board makes some of my most favorite lines. I'll have it for sale this weekend @portlandsaturdaymarket ❤️

A blank canvas. And some very bright sneks.

Want to ride in the cheese?? Come skate with @cloudcitycruisers next Wednesday and we'll give you a lift back to the starting point! See @cloudcitycruisers page for more details.

When children's book illustration also means you are a pattern designer and fashion consultant: Frannie has 13 different outfits in book 2.