This couple of pals came about while sketching last week and I just had to see them in color.  I am thinking about doing a series of the two doing different things together…climbing trees, listening to records(yes, records) and eating ice cream.  He looks funny and kind, like you’d want an imaginary friend to be. 

I didn’t have one.  I did however believe fully and completely that there was an entire magical world beyond Texas, thanks to Labrynth and Legend(tell me some of you have seen this)and other creepy eighties movies.  I had a unicorn club with two other friends(it was exclusive)who also believed that unicorns existed(we were cool).  My parents perpetuated this in the worst way-feeding into all these beliefs and in some cases actually creating evidence which led me to believe that I was experiencing the magic.   

I am realizing it is just going to have to happen.  I must “go digital”.  Relax.  Actual paper, brushes, paint etc will always take the cake in my book.  But, if I don’t jump on full force I will be left far behind.

There is so much to learn.  I must incorporate some texture…next time.

It was all the rage, that hollow hair.  You should try it.  Once your hair is hollow you can put all sorts of things in it.

My first attempt at an illustration done in Photoshop.  It was a nice experience…all 60 minutes of it.  Usually it would take me a couple of nights after the kids go to bed to finish something like this.  I must say it does lack the sort of hand done appeal I love but that is probably due to my lack of Photoshop coloring knowledge!  I am wondering if I should place a background color in there?

I drew her a while ago…probably after looking at Benjamin Lacombe’s amazing and aww inspiring images. She looks frail. She probably doesn’t eat much and she likes to stay up late, in very expensive clothing.