Something I just love......

I love Christmas, but not for the commercial aspect of the holiday.  I love the lights, the food, and how happy the children feel during this time.  Without all the adult stress, I choose to have fun during this holiday.  So one on the things I love is Advent Calendars.  I get one every year, and Yes, I know it is still November, but I get so excited about this calendar that I had to buy it early.  I love getting up every morning and opening up a little door to see what is inside.  It is so much fun!!!!  Here is the one that I bought yesterday, very cute and adorable.  I can't wait until December 1st!!!

He lay waiting......

He wonders where his love hides,
in the dark corners,
she is lost,
so he waits,
wanting,
longing,
for his heart to return.

Pastel and colored pencil on paper
9" x 12"
2012

A Pair of Pears

I love rendering the shape of pears.  The form reminds me of a woman's body with all our wonderful curves.  I decided to create a study with black and white and with color.

1/ Pencil on paper
    9" x 12"
   2012

2/ Colored Pencil on paper
    9" x 12"
    2012

Miki

I work at a store with very sweet people.  The work can be demanding, but my co-workers make up for it.  Miki was working with us, but will be returning to Japan.  The photo was taken while we were out for lunch.  I loved drawing her portrait!!!  I want to do more rendering of people at work, so I hope that they will let me.  Perhaps surprise photos!!! :)

Pencil on paper
9" x 12"
2012

A Lazy Sunday morning

Colored Pencil on paper
9" x 11"
2012

My book is published!!!

I just picked up my book in printed form on Halloween!!  Trick or Treat!!!  Well, I would like to say my book is a treat, but perhaps some of my work will play a trick on your mind.

It turned out so cute in a size of 5" x 7", easy to carry.  I've already sold two copies and feel so happy that I can share myself with others in a soft and intimate way.  I appreciate all your support with such wonderful comments and compliments about each poem.  Thank you!!!

5" x 7"
Copyright 2012

Cost: $15.00

Love those lips

I'm always attracted to parts of the face or body that seem to be a odd or out of place or just over proportioned.  I'm not much of a star fan, nor do I put much emphasis on fame, but Angelina Jolie's lips are one of those attributes that I love to draw.  To create that depth on the face and give the fullest to her lips with pencil is a very interesting process when drawing.

Pencil on paper
11" x 14"
2012