C.A.T.M.10 + Announcement + Illustration Project

Long time no see followers! 
Before we get to the fun stuff, I've got an announcement to make! Before the New Year a writer from the UK asked me and several other artists and designers to do a small interview for the digital art magazine Computer Arts Project issue 147. This issue is about trends in art and how to/how not to incorporate trends in your own work. I love Computer Arts, and they always have helpful tips and tutorials from todays top creatives on their website. So if you live in the UK pick up a copy today! 

Now to the good stuff!

Rough sketch for an emoticon inspired piece. You can always tell when I use my own hands for reference: skinny, awkward fingers! Hahaha :D

Few weeks ago I came across an article about email etiquette and the value of using emoticons as emotional cues in emails, so you don't accidentally send the wrong kind of message to people. It's a lesson we can all brush up on especially if you're a young, beautiful, freelance illustrator like myself :) However, I'm not completely sold on the composition yet, so I'm in the middle of changing it totally and cleaning up the line work.

Vector version of the laptop. Hands are not my forte, but I enjoy taking my time and drawing them correctly. I'll be adding those shortly :)

I want this piece to be relatively clean cut and sharp, so I'm sticking with vectors for the laptop, and I'm taking my time drawing the hands until I'm satisfied. Things are really starting to come together for this piece, and I'm excited to get it done!

By the way, this also happens to be this month's topic for another blog I am a member of called Illustration Project. It's a blog hosted by 7 illustrators to keep us creatively fresh, sharpen our skills as young thinkers, and to share our process and artistic endeavors with you. So much smart stuff happening there, but don't take my word for it!

Follow me and 6 other good friends of mine on illustrationproject.blogspot.com today!!

Sometimes the best part of my day is the morning commute to work :)

Would you believe me if I told you I saw a turkey on my bus ride to work?

Spring's coming up soon, and that means more opportunities to have art shows (foreshadowing), and I'm working on a new promotion too :) So stay tuned for more exciting news in the months to come! Peace <3