Nature's Magenta

I typically eat a salad everyday, and sometimes I throw in beets. I am always amazed by the natural color they produce. I love to cook fresh beets, but in the interest of time, I always have a can in the pantry.


The other day I was draining the liquid from the can into my sink, and thought that the contrast of the magenta color against my white sink was a pretty cool visual.


I am taking a vacation day today and heading to Dallas to see The Weepies in concert and then going to The Handmade Bash on Saturday. Happy Friday!

Burning

So I decided to do a digital illustration for this week's Illustration Friday theme: BURNING.
Burning doesn't always have to be a bad thing. As a matter of fact, I need to experience a little more of this kind...


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One man's trash...

So, last night I went to empty the trash in my workspace and realized that my paint test pages are too interesting to be thrown away.

Then I decided to cut them into strips and weave them together. I like the way it turned out. This would look cool on a side or coffee table under glass (my husbands idea).

Afterwards...

Illustration Friday is a great website that provides weekly creative challenges based on a word that someone submits. This is my first week participating, but I hope to make their challenges a weekly post.

This week, the word is "afterwards" and the drawing above is what came to my mind.

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While we are on the subject of Bears...

My grandfather (Papa) was a wonderful man and incredibly creative. He would carve the most amazing, detailed Santas out of blocks of wood and also woodland animals and paint them colorfully.


I once asked him to make me something for my birthday and he carved me a family of bears which I treasure. I quickly sketched and painted them about a year or so ago and thought I would post them today.

                                      

Meet the Honeybears

One of the things that I love about winter is that I can drink herbal tea (with honey) during the day and at night. Even though I know it is good for me, I just can't drink it during the summer because it is just too dang hot outside (although I always have my morning cup of coffee - go figure). Therefore, the Honeybear is a constant winter figure on my desk at work and kitchen countertop at home.

I think that the Honeybear is smart packaging. It's simple with a bit of humor. I remember when I was young, I had one emptied that I would play with in the bath tub.

I suggest keeping your honeybears and using them for bath time toys for kids, or use for containers to store your homemade salad dressings.

Until next season Project Runway...

The Project Runway finale tonight did not disappoint. I am sad it is over, but I did enjoy this season. Out of respect for those who have not had the pleasure of watching the finale, I will say no more. I decided to sketch a form while watching.

Pumpkins Galore

Every year, this house near where I live places stacks of old and faded plastic jack-o'-lanterns with twinkle lights in their screened porch. I think it is a really cute idea.

My decorating efforts? Well, we purchased two real pumpkins from a local pumpkin patch but have not had the time (or maybe the energy) to carve them yet. Hopefully tonight will be the night, but I am thinking it will be more like Friday since the Project Runway finale is on tonight! Priorities : )

Fall Finds

Today was a beautiful Fall day. The wind was blowing and leaves were on the ground. We went for a walk and collected some of the colorful pieces that had fallen to the ground. They made great centerpieces for dinner.

Little things that make me happy...

Ah, Words with Friends. You play at your own pace and when you feel like playing. Love it!

Pellegrino

Last bottle posting for a while...

TGIF!

Don't worry - It won't be all bottles all the time.

I am going on a little trip this weekend (not to FIJI). I hope everyone has a great weekend!

Throw back

I miss Gatorade's old school packaging.

Drink up...

I gave myself a project: to illustrate and paint a series of drink bottles. V8 juice is the first. More to come including water, more juices, energy drinks and beer!

Jump into Fall

Back in July, Smashing Magazine used the illustration that I submitted "le Tour de France" (posted below) for their monthly desktop wallpaper offerings.

This month, they are using another illustration that I submitted for October (posted above). Click here to go to the website and scroll down to download to use for wallpaper (I think it is like 23rd from the top). The 320 x 480 resolution is for iphones. Also, you can download both of the my wallpapers without the calendars. They have some really fun ones to choose from this month.