Here’s a collaboration piece I did with Dcastr/Taco Comics at Drink & Draw Social Club, Orange County Chapter a couple of weeks ago. Very cool!
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Last week I attended ICON 6, the illustration conference in Pasadena, CA at the Langham Hotel. I was a last minute sign up after much deliberation. The conference was not cheap but choosing to attend symbolically showed that I am a professional and I take my art seriously. I was in good company. The place [...]
I sketched these at Handmade Brigade of OC’s Block Party at my craft booth. It was fun seeing people’s responses to my sketches. I am always surprised to hear “I wish I could do that” or “I can’t draw.” I tell folks who say that that anyone can draw! All it takes is practice, just [...]
Thank you to everyone who stopped by Patchwork Indie Arts and Crafts Festival last weekend. It was my first big craft show and sooo amazing! I heard it was Patchwork’s biggest event yet! It was cool seeing everyone’s reactions to my product and getting feedback directly from my fans. I love hearing what you guys [...]
Earlier tonight at Drink N’ Draw we all laid out a big piece of white paper on the table and doodled. This is what I came up with! : )
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Here’s some quick sketches of Mary Poppins and some signature icons: the shoes, the carpet bag, tea pot + cups (for the tea party on the ceiling, of course), and her umbrella. I am starting to work on a book cover project for my story illustration class. I plan on illustrating a Mary Poppins book [...]
Just got back from another excellent get together at Drink & Draw Social Club Orange County Chapter. From time to time, we have a drawing challenge. This time the challenge was to draw a cartoon or comic book character in real life. This is my version of Strawberry Shortcake!
On another note, I have another art [...]
Hi, I'm Aileen Holmes, a freelance Graphic Designer, Illustrator and Artist working in sunny Orange County, California. I hope to share with you all aspects of my creative lifestyle: share the seeds of my inspiration, artwork in all stages of creation, and the fruits of my labor--new product and happy announcements.Read more...
