Boozy Floozies

Long time, no post, internet!

I've had these two pieces done for about a month but because they were gifts I didn't post them (the recipients know of this blog, after all!). Both were done with Copic markers and watercolor and I'm quite fond of these boozy ladies. Of course, they're classy boozy ladies. Naturally.

I did the three panel one first, and because it got such a good response from my friend I made her the single wine lady! I had some Art Nouveau influence (my favorite art movement!) and I created all the text by hand. Enjoy, internet!

<3 Kate

Draw This Again

For while now I've been meaning to try this 'Draw This Again' meme. The premise is that you take a piece of art you did months or years ago and re-draw it in your style today. I hummed and hawed over a piece that I could re-do and I finally settled for a sketchy piece that took me 20ish minutes. Observe:

I drew the 'before' piece in 2009. I really liked the image! It was quick, I tried different line qualities, and I enjoyed the overall 'mood' of the piece. So, I drew it again. Admittedly, I didn't expect to see a difference, and the 'after' piece was drawn, oh,  few days ago (so 2014) and WOW there is a difference! Part of it was the medium I used, while the other part is just my style. Otherwise, I kept to the time limit of the original piece. Overall, I'm quite pleased with the differences!

I feel this type of exercise is worthwhile to try for any artist. It's a lesson in growth and development, and it can also apply to writing, textiles, ceramics, or any creative outlet. If you want to give it a go, the template for this meme can be found at:

http://bampire.deviantart.com/art/Meme-Before-and-After-177759508

Enjoy!

<3 Kate