My latest grrrl...

Sketch from a few days ago...

"Eyes Open, Soul Embrace..." 8.28.10

Updates & Vector Craziness!!!

I've been taking a Photoshop & an Illustrator class over the summer & the homework has been quite lengthy...I'm learning tons & having such fun! I finished my fist vector, posterized art poster for an assignment due today in my Illustrator class. I just have to figure out the right way to save it so that I can upload a copy of it on here.  I'll be doing that tomorrow!  It was actually really fun & I was super pleased with the outcome!

I also have a WIP sketch that I just need to upload to the computer, which I will also be doing tomorrow!!!

So many things going on these days, it's great :)

Jeremy Cross @ Hyaena Gallery

Last night I went to the fantastic Hyaena Gallery to attend the opening of "Under the Influence", the new Jeremy Cross exhibit...  His work is outstanding, and to see these pieces in person was amazing.  I couldn't pull myself away & kept inching closer & closer to see all the details & brush strokes.  There is so much intensity & life in his work...seeing it up close rather than just through images on the internet is truly a treat, completely mesmerizing... I especially loved his series of eye studies & his Tom Waits portrait...truly outstanding!!! I adore Hyaena Gallery & always look forward to their openings.  The show will be up until the 31st - don't miss out!!!

Back on Track!!!

So life got in the way the past few week (how rude, the nerve of it) but now I'm back & ready to continue on with my goal of posting every day!!!  I suppose that is why it is called a goal though...it's something to strive for :)

Some Inspiration...

"The imagination imitates. It is the critical spirit that creates.” ~ Oscar Wilde

-	I’ve been battling a cold the past few days & lacking the motivation to sketch.  Here’s a quote for some inspiration from ThinkExist.com

Updated My Website!!!

I updated my website today, so when you get a moment please check it out!!!  It's my first website, & I'm liking the way it's looking thus far :)
http://www.dreamingofthrees.com/

Lil' Skelliefly...

Finished with Photoshop homework just in time for a quick sketch of one of my favorite creepations, a lil' Skelliefly ;)

My newest grrrl!!!

"Strength at her side, to the future she gazed, eyes open wide..."

- completed 8.08.10 -

Hyaena Gallery - Fictitious Pulp Show!!!

Tonight I went for my second time to the fabulous Hyaena Gallery (I can’t believe I hadn’t gone to this place sooner).  My first trip was their last opening, “Spinestealer” (absolutely incredible!!!).  This show was stunning as well.  What a great idea for a show…covers for various types of media that don’t exist, but should…I most definitely concur with the “should” on that!!!
I really enjoyed the entire show, but I must say Dan Harding’s piece, “The Conjuring”, really caught my eye.  There is something about his work that I just find mesmerizing…  Another piece, a very different style from Harding, was Kat Philbin’s, “Prehistoric Passion”…this piece just kept me smiling from the inside out.  I really must say most honestly , that every piece is truly wonderful & this is a show not to be missed!!!
What could be better…in Hyaena you not only get an eclectic boutique, but also a truly unique gallery.  If you haven’t already made a trip, you absolutely must… I know I’ll be attending all of their openings & making many a trips just for fun as well.  Definitely a new favorite place of mine in the LA area…so glad to have found Hyaena!!!

No Internet Access = No Posts :(

So, my goal of daily posting was abruptly halted when my modem decided to take a dive…apparently it wasn’t terribly happy…poor little thing that it is…  Well, as all things in life it seems, I had to wait days for a new modem & the connection to finally be established again!!! I know this is a bit trite perhaps, but I felt the need to get it off my chest…ahhh…now I can breathe :)

Work in Progress...coming to life...

Past entries & Experimenting fun!!!

Here is a little catch-up of what I've been posting on Tumblr starting the 20th of July.  I'm including these all in one post in hopes of making this easier.  From now on I'll be double posting (on here as well as Tumblr) to see how my experiment pans out :)

#1 -

The Goal!!!

The goal of this blog is to chronicle the daily goings on in the life of one creepy, crafty grrrl (yes, that would be me) as I move along on the path of my dreams…art in all it’s forms.  There may be stumbles, there may be falls, there may be smooth ground without so much as one misstep…whatever the conditions, the goal is to chronicle them all!!!
This chronicling will be done with a daily entry; be it a sketch, a painting, a new creepation (as I lovingly like to refer to all my creations)…the goal is to post every day one piece of creativity that happens to make it’s way through the cracks & crevices of my dreams, trickles over into my consciousness, and then finds it’s way onto or into the creative outlet of my choosing!!!
Please do follow along on my journey…it’s bound to be an entertaining ride at the very least!!!


#2 -
Photoshop homework assignment where I decided to use on of my grrrls as the main feature…fun exercise!!!

#3 -
In keeping with my goal of daily posting, here is a current sketch that I’ve been inking in this evening.  She has yet to be brought fully to life, but as soon as she is I will post her up!!!

#4 -
Progress…inking in more of my grrrl this evening…

#5 -
I went to an amazing art opening at the Congregation Gallery this evening, but in keeping with my goal I just had to squeeze in some time for a fun lil’ sketch…Zombie Skellie Flowers…

#6 -
This show was absolutely amazing!!! Such a great group of artists…eye candy everywhere!!! Stunning work, truly!!!  I’d been looking forward to this show for awhile & it definitely did not disappoint.  I’m not sure how long it’s going to be up, but I’ll have to go back for a second look at all of the amazing pieces…great night!!!

#7 -
Long day…quick lil’ fun sketch…

#8 -
Finished my newest grrrl tonight…”Creepy No Shy”  …I had such a wonderfully fun time bringing her to life through pen & paper…I hope you enjoy!!!

 #9 -
I added a few new things to my website, so please take a moment and check it out!!!
My Website!!!

#10 -
Finishing up homework, but managed to take a lil’ sketching break… Just an outline right now, but I’ll definitely be finishing this grrrl…

 #11 -
Off to a wonderful & fun evening at “Drink and Draw”!!!  I’ll post pics of what I end up sketching when I return…

 #12 -
I finished the under-sketch & started inking in my newest grrrlie this evening…she’s still coming to life & I’ll post pics when she does…

#13 -
“She Pondered As The Ache Grew Stronger…” Just finished inking in my newest grrrl. I decided to add a bit of color… I think I’ll be doing that from time to time as I rather enjoyed the process & outcome…

New Blog vs Old Blog

So, I've decided to start a Tumblr blog.  I have heard different comments from different people on which blog site is best...Tumblr or Blogger? So, with that, I decided to experiment.  I've been updating my Tumblr blog daily for a little over a week now.  If you'd like to check it out & follow me here is the link:

My Tumblr Blog

I've decided to truly test this experiment I'll post on here as well...sorta a double posting I suppose.  Anyway, I'll see how it works out & go from there.  Thanks to my followers & anyone else who happens to be reading this.  I truly appreciate your interest & support :)

And now...let the experiment begin!!!