Illustration Friday: Blur

Illustration Friday: Skinny

American Gothic by Grant Wood and a quick & dirty (really dirty, for the hell of it) rendition!

Madonna

Sorry, I'm not exactly a big fan though I admire her longevity in the music world. Just wanted to sketch someone famous. I really enjoy drawing faces!

Illustration Friday: Fast

Cheetah!

Illustration Friday: Frozen

Ahh, somber winter feel. Where's my blanket and Bagel to cuddle up with?

Poppy Landscape

Here's my attempt for poppy field. Another fun experiment!

Can you smell the coffee?

First, thanks for visiting! Just trying to build my confidence with acrylic. Had fun doing this while listening to Pearl Jam's Ten.

Illustration Friday: Flying

I've actually seen Bagel airborne when jumping from the stairs.

More fishies

I've been looking at a lot of watercolors of koi that have just blown me away. So here's some more of my humble attempt.

Oh fish in the sea...

I really ought to take a watercolor class. Next year's new year's resolution?

Illustration Friday: Germs

Hello, blogfriends! It's starting to get cold here in L.A. Next thing you know it's flu season. So, take precaution and stay germ free like Bagel here.

Illustration Friday: Pattern

I got to see some cool art renderings of Sendak's "Where the Wild Things Are". Participating artists successfully made a pattern of Sendak's distinctive characters.

Illustration Friday: Infinite

A mother's love to her child is infinite!

Dr. Sketchy's at NoHo

I had another great experience at Dr. Sketchy's!

Illustration Friday: Welcome

Kanye West says "Welcome" to Taylor Swift.

Illustration Friday: Strong

Dr. Sketchy's

I joined Dr. Sketchy's. Picture a burlesque and some 40 artists in an art gallery. Awesome! Check your local city for one.

Illustration Friday: Magnify

Sometimes we magnify our own problems.

Less is more

Fell in love with the work of artist Sharon Pinsker, her simple few brushstrokes, allowing the viewer's eyes to fill in the blank.

Tiger

A quick ink sketch of the tiger art exhibit at Hammer Museum on Wilshire Blvd here in Los Angeles.

Have a grrrrrrreat day now!

Illustration Friday: Caution

Be cautious who you chat with online!

Syndel Grace Migliori

The pic is when she was 8... The watercolor came out more how she looks like now, going 14. Oh, well. Not quite what I was going for, but it was a fun quick practice and she ended up liking it. So, there.

Have an awesome day now!

Thanks!

I humbly accept this award all the way from New Zealand. Thanks, Jaz3000! You guys are too much! Love and kisses to you, Rigeliana, and to all of you who make my day colorful!

Please check her website: http://nowandthendear.blogspot.com/

Happy Birthday, Marge!

I dedicate this flower to my sis Margie.

She's the one in the white jacket.

Illustration Friday: Impatience

"Open the darn door or say hello to my little friend".

By the way, after Bagel did his business in the backyard he was back to being cuddly, wuddly again.

Thanks Cheryl Lynn

Oh, my gosh! I am greatful for this lovely award from Cheryl Lynn, beautiful sister that you are! http://dreamoutlouddesignstudio.blogspot.com/

Bella Sinclair is a wonderful artist whose husband passed away recently. This award is a token of inspiration for other artists out there to continue sharing their wonderful talent because there are people out there who truly cares.

Hmmm, I'm passing this award to my art blog pals out there:

1. http://atelierbrigitte.blogspot.com/
2. http://lacaracolailustradora.blogspot.com/
3. http://girasolipunto.blogspot.com/
4. http://nowandthendear.blogspot.com/
5. http://mavieestuneaventure.blogspot.com/
6. http://shirleysillustrations.blogspot.com/
7. http://sandraart.blogspot.com/
8. http://mydogisapancake.blogspot.com/
9. http://monica-ilustraciones.blogspot.com/
10. http://painteddaisies.blogspot.com/
11.http://soulbrush-atc.blogspot.com/
12.http://echogoesblue.blogspot.com/
13.http://ieatpenguins.blogspot.com/
14. http://indigeneart.com/
15. http://subversivetales.blogspot.com/

Enjoy!

First Acrylic Painting

Lots of do-over for this one. This is the best I can for now. Overall, a fun experience!

Illustration Friday: Modify

Will you look at this? My beagle decided to modify his dog ways. Not bad, Bagel!

Thanksgiving in July

It's appropriate enough. Everyone is facing difficult times. I'm no exception, but still, we have a lot to be thankful for. So let's not lose sight of what really counts.

Illustration Friday: Idle

My beagle thinks he's Dude Lebowski.

"It's a Dog's Life, Snoopy" was written, of course, by Charles Schulz. Famous song by Bob Marley, remake by Sublime.