Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Say Yes- All About Us
And here's the start of All About Us! It's a skyboat! Yay for imagination.
I have never worked on a watercolor where I started with the ink first, as I am paranoid it will run. But I liked the drawing so much I just had to lock it in before it got painted over. Here's hoping waterproof really means waterproof!
I have never worked on a watercolor where I started with the ink first, as I am paranoid it will run. But I liked the drawing so much I just had to lock it in before it got painted over. Here's hoping waterproof really means waterproof!
Say Yes- Gator Game Done!
I am just flying through these paintings. They are coming out faster, and better, by far, than I was expecting. Here's the latest painting, the Gator Game:
I think I am finally overcoming my fear of painting animals. Part of it was a bias, I didn't want to "get stuck drawing cute puppies all day" so I avoided them completely. The other part is that, never having had a pet, I am pretty unfamiliar with the physical makeup of most animals, and have to find a lot of reference photos even to draw a cat. And I don't see what the big fuss is about, wouldn't humans rather look at other humans? I know I would. And then the final part of it was that fur baffled me; for quite a while, I would only draw reptiles.
Finally I am starting to come around to the idea that animals can make a really cute story, and just because you draw one doesn't mean you are stuck drawing them forever. You also don't have to make them cute and cartoony, they could be realistic, they could be scary, they could be distorted- you can do anything with them that you can do with a human.
And I think I'm finally getting the hang of drawing fur.
I think I am finally overcoming my fear of painting animals. Part of it was a bias, I didn't want to "get stuck drawing cute puppies all day" so I avoided them completely. The other part is that, never having had a pet, I am pretty unfamiliar with the physical makeup of most animals, and have to find a lot of reference photos even to draw a cat. And I don't see what the big fuss is about, wouldn't humans rather look at other humans? I know I would. And then the final part of it was that fur baffled me; for quite a while, I would only draw reptiles.
Finally I am starting to come around to the idea that animals can make a really cute story, and just because you draw one doesn't mean you are stuck drawing them forever. You also don't have to make them cute and cartoony, they could be realistic, they could be scary, they could be distorted- you can do anything with them that you can do with a human.
And I think I'm finally getting the hang of drawing fur.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Say Yes To Education- Syracuse
I am working on a project with Say Yes To Education in Syracuse NY. Elementary School students in the Syracuse city school distract worked together to write 4 books comprised of short stories and poetry. Syracuse University students illustrated these books. I am working on illustrating the covers.
I worked on a concept for the first book, a mystery called "Has Anyone Seen Harry?". Here's the current look, though I may re-do it completely based on some other sketches I have.
The deadline is coming up very shortly, so I had better get back to the drawing table!
I worked on a concept for the first book, a mystery called "Has Anyone Seen Harry?". Here's the current look, though I may re-do it completely based on some other sketches I have.
The deadline is coming up very shortly, so I had better get back to the drawing table!
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Cathedral of Nature Short Video
"Begin by opening your eyes and be surprised that you have eyes you can open. That incredible array of colors that is constantly offered to us."
Cathedral of Nature
Cathedral of Nature
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
New Classes At Kids' Art Academy
New Classes At Kids' Art Academy
By SUSAN MENDE
TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2012
CANTON - Inspired by last year's success, the Kids' Art Academy is back for its second year with a full slate of creative classes for children and teenagers.
From sneaker decorating to scrapbooking, the workshops are designed to provides hands-on projects for youth who might otherwise get cabin fever during the winter months.
About 70 kids and teens participated last winter and interest is strong again this year, said Edith D. Frazer, academy director.
"We're trying to reach different interests and age levels," Mrs. Frazer said. "We had a lot of people, including the artists, say they hoped that we would do it again."
Classes are open to all St. Lawrence County youths aged 3 to 18, with two sessions of workshops scheduled in January, February and March.
Taught by six local artists, sessions meet Tuesday afternoons and Saturday mornings at the First Presbyterian Church of Canton, 17 Park St.
Several different artists were contacted through the Artist in Residency Program organized by St. Lawrence-Lewis Board of Cooperative Educational Services and through the St. Lawrence County Arts Council, Potsdam.
Openings are available in all of the classes, with the exception of winter fun crafts which filled up quickly. Some of the classes were offered last year, while others are new to the academy.
There is no religious content to the classes and all north country children are welcome. Scholarships are available by contacting the Rev. Michael Catanzaro, pastor at the church, at the church office, 386-2570.
Brochures and registration forms can be downloaded on the church's website: www.ChurchOnThePark.org. They are also available in the church foyer and by contacting the church office. Mrs. Frazer can be reached at CantonFrazer@gmail.com
* Sneaker Design & Decoration: Younger Children
Dates: Saturday, March 31 (Session 2)
Time: Noon to 2:30 p.m.
Ages: 5-11 years
Instructor: Catherine LaPointe, 420-7855; LaPointeart@gmail.com; www.catherinelapointe.com/shoes.html
Fee: $20. Bring your own sneakers, other materials provided.
Maximum students: 12
Participants will paint and decorate a pair of sneakers. Instructor will provide fabric, paints, brushes and design ideas.
* Sneaker Design & Decoration: Older Children
Dates: March 17 and 24 (Session 2)
Time: Noon to 2 p.m.
Ages: 12-18 years
Instructor: Catherine LaPointe, 420-7855; LaPointeart@gmail.com; www.catherinelapointe.com/shoes.html
Fee: $30. Bring your own sneakers, other materials provided.
Maximum students: 12
Participants will paint and decorate a pair of sneakers. Instructor will provide fabric, paints, brushes and design ideas.
By SUSAN MENDE
TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2012
CANTON - Inspired by last year's success, the Kids' Art Academy is back for its second year with a full slate of creative classes for children and teenagers.
From sneaker decorating to scrapbooking, the workshops are designed to provides hands-on projects for youth who might otherwise get cabin fever during the winter months.
About 70 kids and teens participated last winter and interest is strong again this year, said Edith D. Frazer, academy director.
"We're trying to reach different interests and age levels," Mrs. Frazer said. "We had a lot of people, including the artists, say they hoped that we would do it again."
Classes are open to all St. Lawrence County youths aged 3 to 18, with two sessions of workshops scheduled in January, February and March.
Taught by six local artists, sessions meet Tuesday afternoons and Saturday mornings at the First Presbyterian Church of Canton, 17 Park St.
Several different artists were contacted through the Artist in Residency Program organized by St. Lawrence-Lewis Board of Cooperative Educational Services and through the St. Lawrence County Arts Council, Potsdam.
Openings are available in all of the classes, with the exception of winter fun crafts which filled up quickly. Some of the classes were offered last year, while others are new to the academy.
There is no religious content to the classes and all north country children are welcome. Scholarships are available by contacting the Rev. Michael Catanzaro, pastor at the church, at the church office, 386-2570.
Brochures and registration forms can be downloaded on the church's website: www.ChurchOnThePark.org. They are also available in the church foyer and by contacting the church office. Mrs. Frazer can be reached at CantonFrazer@gmail.com
* Sneaker Design & Decoration: Younger Children
Dates: Saturday, March 31 (Session 2)
Time: Noon to 2:30 p.m.
Ages: 5-11 years
Instructor: Catherine LaPointe, 420-7855; LaPointeart@gmail.com; www.catherinelapointe.com/shoes.html
Fee: $20. Bring your own sneakers, other materials provided.
Maximum students: 12
Participants will paint and decorate a pair of sneakers. Instructor will provide fabric, paints, brushes and design ideas.
* Sneaker Design & Decoration: Older Children
Dates: March 17 and 24 (Session 2)
Time: Noon to 2 p.m.
Ages: 12-18 years
Instructor: Catherine LaPointe, 420-7855; LaPointeart@gmail.com; www.catherinelapointe.com/shoes.html
Fee: $30. Bring your own sneakers, other materials provided.
Maximum students: 12
Participants will paint and decorate a pair of sneakers. Instructor will provide fabric, paints, brushes and design ideas.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
The Mysteries of Udolpho- Illustrated
Just in time for the holidays, you can order and download the ebook for The Mysteries of Udolpho by Ann Radcliffe, illustrated by yours truly. I am now featured on GirlEBooks.com as an illustrator. Check it out at the link below:
My Author Page at Girlebooks
This book features 10 black and white illustrations by myself, and is available for download in many formats including Kindle/Mobi, ePub, MS Reader, and PDF, for just $2.99.
"Set in 1584, The Mysteries of Udolpho tells the story of Emily St. Aubert, a young French woman who is orphaned after the death of her father. The novel is one of the first Gothic romances, replete with incidents of terror, castles, seemingly supernatural events, a brooding, scheming villain, and a persecuted heroine. Jane Austen featured The Mysteries of Udolpho in her own work, Northanger Abbey."
My Author Page at Girlebooks
This book features 10 black and white illustrations by myself, and is available for download in many formats including Kindle/Mobi, ePub, MS Reader, and PDF, for just $2.99.
"Set in 1584, The Mysteries of Udolpho tells the story of Emily St. Aubert, a young French woman who is orphaned after the death of her father. The novel is one of the first Gothic romances, replete with incidents of terror, castles, seemingly supernatural events, a brooding, scheming villain, and a persecuted heroine. Jane Austen featured The Mysteries of Udolpho in her own work, Northanger Abbey."
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