Ok, I have been an inconsistent blogger and I apologize.  I have realized that with taking art 
class on Wednesday I just don't have time to do #twoodle too.  I may go back to it later.  
Please check in with me on Fridays.  This will give me more time to post art I am working on in 
my class.  Simple art tips will be included as a bonus!
    Did I forget to mention right now I am also preparing to go to the Wild, Wild Midwest SCBWI
Conference in Ft. Wayne, Indiana?  This event is May 3-5th.  It sounds like it will be amazing, 
with the greatness of Lin Oliver, Jane Yolen, and  Peter Brown, among many editors and 
art directors!
    I was lucky enough to register for "Get Into Character: How to bring unique characters to life
through illustration." with Laurent Linn, Art Director for Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers.
    If you are interested in attending this four state conference here is the link to register:
http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventID=1171575    Since I had no twoodles for two weeks here is a little exercise doodle I did for fun.  I wanted to
show a range of characters, critters, peeps, etc.  The challenge was to draw as I go, thinking the final would be able to fit on a notebook or folder.  You can see my process here... not quite finished.
Oh, and the twoodle "Hair Possibility" posted earlier was inspired by this when I first started it.

SiReN viSoN

  We talked about composition in art class today. It is important to move the eye around the work then bring it all back to the focal point.  Love this, because I can add 
interest around the subject.  Gotta remember to bring it back to the focal point though, which is part of the fun.  Also, do not make other elements more important than
focal point.
                                                        Here is my #twoodle tweet doodle.  
I tried to apply some of what I learned today.  
No time for color though:(  

    Really wanted to scan and do digitally, 
but my printer said 5 years and my time is up today.  
We had a good run.  Now the search for a decent 
multifunction printer that doesn't require ink that cost 
a fortune.  
    
    I may try to trace my photo in illustrator 
         and see how that method looks...

    Will keep you posted, 
       until then this Siren floats in cyberspace, 
baffling crocks and men alike. 

Hair Possibility

    I did this #twoodle inspired by the words rainbow+bouffant.  The hairdo slowly morphed into
Hilda's obsession Dashing Dan.  I have decided I will continue to post on Wednesdays, with
maybe some bonus days thrown in with the #twoodles.  So tune in next week!
 
    Today after doing this drawing I went to the first art class I have been to in years.  It felt great
to be back among real live artists, no offense cyber illustrator friends!  Talked with the teacher a
lot about how so many elements effect a drawing.  Perspective, structure/design of the drawing
being key.
 
    It's overwhelming, the possibilities in art.  Makes it a little hard to focus sometimes.  I am just
going to keep plugging away at it, having fun finding my way.

Fish Mama #Twoodle 2!

Fish Mama is out for a swim with little Fish Tweedle, inspired by #twoodle on twitter...

Twitter + Doodle = #Twoodle

  Took part in #Twoodle game on Twitter started by illustrator Alicia Padron.  This is the result, it's a weasellog!

Paper Personas Sketch

Remember the Paper Personas project I mentioned below?  Well, I completed the project.
I will give you a sneak peak, a rough sketch.  I will be sending the final doll off to Art Doll Quarterly.
http://www.stampington.com/ArtDollQuarterly/index.html

If you are an artist and would like to make your own paper doll, the submissions are ongoing.  Check out the site!  It's a great magazine, as are all  Stampington's publications.

What's for Dinner? Worm Stew of course!

What's for dinner?  Worm stew!  Delicious only to birds I'm sure.  Verrry sketchy sketch of work in progress.  
I got this idea after making spaghetti. There were a few strays left in the pan.                                                                    http://raradesig3.wix.com/rachelbollman