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 [...]
Come draw a pregnant “Mother Nature” mode at Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School at Homegrown: Fresh-Picked Art at the Camp in Costa Mesa, CA. I did the flyer! : )
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Lola 8" x 10" print is now available on my Etsy shop!
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I've been crazy busy lately… Sorry I've been neglecting to post! I have FOUR art shows between now and mid-April!! Not every one of them has links yet, but please save the date:
March 19: Homegrown at the CAMP in Costa Mesa (link not live [...]
Just got back from the premier of Dr. Sketchy's Anti Art School at Rothick Art Haus in Anaheim, CA. Dr. Sketchy's is an art movement founded in Brooklyn in 2005 by the artist Molly Crabapple. She posed the simple question, "Why can't drawing naked people be sexy?"
From there, Dr. Sketchy's venues have popped up all [...]
Mission Statement
I've been working hard on defining what my self-brand represents and what I'd like to convey with my blog. My goal here is to be transparent in my creative process so that folks will gain a greater understanding of my art and hopefully be inspired to pursue their creative dreams. So, with that, here's [...]
December 2009 is upon us! Though, I am already projecting myself into next year. What will be in store? Before I look forward, I will reflect on November's goals.
1. Create a mailing list for snail mail. This will be geared towards sending out promo postcards to potential clients for my illustration services. (also for friends! sign up here! )
Done! [...]
Sign up for my mailing list and get a free 5"x7" 2010 Calendar Postcard!
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Print reproductions are now for sale at my Etsy shop!
http://tangyfruitgirl.etsy.com
These 8" x 10" prints are on 8 1/2" x 11" Epson Velvet Fine Art paper. 100% cotton rag, acid free, bright white and archival quality. They are also available 5" x 7" by request for $12.
This is just the start! I plan on creating high quality [...]
It's that time of year to send a special note to those you hold dearest. I have a couple of holiday cards for sale!
http://tangyfruitgirl.etsy.com
Buy 1 to 3 cards for $3, or get a special deal of $10 for a 4-pack!
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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...
