Horse & Rider

Good Monday Morning! What have I been up to lately? How kind of you to ask!

Working out a new postcard and getting new art together to update the ol' website. The above sketch has been transformed into a lovely b&w illo that I will share soon. I really have to say that black and white illustration has a certain charm that I thoroughly enjoy. It is the shades of gray that appeal to me most, I think, because that is where I tend to bide my time. Some folks run hot and cold, and I admire their passion and conviction. It takes an awful lot to rile me up, so you'll find me at a pleasant lukewarm most days. I am feeling excited and a little scared about this next postcard because I am going to end up sharing my sense of humor. My family and friends know me too well, but what will the unsuspecting art directors think??? *gulp*

Hope that you are doing well! Have a wonderful day! Love, Nina

Circus

Knight Time

I finally finished pages 14 & 15 last night! There were a lot of horses! This is from pages 12 & 13, and I realized that I had forgotten to post something from that painting. This is from a photo, the colors look better in person. Another week has flown by. Hopefully I will be able to relax with the fam and get some drawing and painting in ( I would love to finish another illustration by the end of the weekend). Hope everyone has a groovy weekend! Oh, poll results: most seemed to think that Mr. Owl was off his nut, and that 3 licks to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll Tootsie Pop is not entirely accurate. Wise old owl.....