by Kate | Mar 31, 2018
inspiration: I wanted to draw something that said “spring” and the crocus flower made sense. I found a photo of crocuses in the snow. Then I bumped into the art of Joanne Boon Thomas and fell in love with her line and wash technique, which I saw at Arttutorcom. She...
by Kate | Feb 24, 2018
inspiration: I started this drawing in January, when I was working with the kind promise “I will live joyfully for no apparent reason.” I searched online for joyful creatures and found this smiling frog. Creation: I had the beginnings of the drawing blocked out before...
by Kate | Dec 26, 2017
inspiration: in January 2015, I saw the movie Flight of the Butterflies. In one of my more manic moments, I conceived of a fundraiser for monarchs and MS that would involve artists drawing/painting monarch butterflies, selling the art and sending the proceeds either...
by Kate | Nov 21, 2017
I’m very happy with this drawing of two elephants. Inspiration: Boyd Varty’s story about Elvis the elephant, as well as a story I remember seeing about two elephant friends reunited after 20 years apart. Creation: this drawing was created in four sessions. Day one – I...
by Kate | Oct 31, 2017
Today, I came across Jamie Ridler’s creative journaling practice. Every day she makes note of the inspiration, creation and insight. So… Inspiration for this piece was harvest time and the vegetable photo. Creation: day one – block out the vegetables (very sketchy);...
