IF - I Spy

Every morning my daughter and I check the branches of the apple tree in front of our house for the first leaves of spring. Despite the warm weather, we haven't seen anything but buds so far, but we keep looking.

IF - Wired

Wired

No. 2 pencil on laser jet printer paper.

The things you can accomplish while at work.

:-)

Now, if I had the pictured items, I might actually have the motivation to get something work-related done at work....

Maybe.

IF - Communication

"So Much to Say"

Work in Progress, 2007

It won't be done by the time the new topic is posted tomorrow morning, but at least I'm posting something!

Dance

I did this about 4 years ago, maybe longer, but it continues to be one of my favorites. Pastels on paper, 6" x 10"

Angels and Devils

Angels and Devils

pastels on paper

Better late than never.....

Fat

My husband nicknamed this one "the Soap-Bubble Buddha Lady" when I was about half way done with her. She makes me giggle. :-)

If anyone else works with soft pastels and can give me some suggestions on getting deeper color saturation, please do!!!

Robot

Robots aren't so much my thing, but I really wanted to submit something this week. So I doodled this little guy when I was up late last night and wishing I had someone to keep me caffeinated. If anyone knows where I can get an interactive coffeemaker to follow me around, let me know!

Spotted

The Illustration Friday theme of "spotted" really had me stumped, until after the new topic came out, of course. So it wasn't posted with the other spotted-s, but feel free to comment on it now if you'd like!

Spring

This was my first posting for Illustration Friday. As I've recreated my blog since then, I wanted to re-post the picture and say thanks to those of you who commented when it was first up. I appreciate the feedback!

In explanation, my response to the topic "spring" was less along the lines of flowers and bunnies or slinky-like images, and more the thought of that first day when you can open your window and air all the wintery greyness out of your home or studio or whatever space you inhabit. That is the moment I know it's finally Spring.