It is time...

As I have mentioned in previous posts, life is feeling very busy lately. One of those absorbing things is the upcoming elections. I have been reading and watching more this time around than I ever have. I hope there are people that visit my site who are doing the same and really considering what this country needs to get back on our feet.

My good friend, Curt, over at While Walking Duncan, has been writing up great posts urging his readers to educate themselves on the issues and to share that information with the undecided folks, I ask that you do the same. Being that he is the "scribbler", he can say it so much better than I, so check this post out and this one. Instead I will stick with my "doodles" to portray my feelings :) Tweet Follow @kellymedina

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Clutter Find

In my clutter clean up I am finding lots of illustrations on random scrap paper - I really need to stop doing that, but I don't think I ever will. I just need to find a good way to keep them all together, maybe a big clip or a clipboard devoted to hold all the pieces of paper in one place. Hmm...

Anyways, I found this sweet illustration amongst the papers that I scanned in and did the lines with my now loved Wacom tablet. I'm so glad I pushed through the awkward/frustrating phase. All the encouraging comments definitely spurred me on. Thanks! It really is a great tool to learn as an illustrator. Tweet Follow @kellymedina

More Books

We all know I am a bit of a book junkie, right? Well I got a few more today and I am excited to crack them open and learn.

Better Basics for the Home

The Green Kitchen Handbook

These two books are going to be very helpful with being more green in our household and in our way of living. We are pretty environmentally conscious people, but I would like to keep learning ways to make a difference for the earth, as well as minimizing toxins from our life. The Better Basics for the Home book has been mentioned on several blogs that I read - this The Small Object post and Chickpea Sewing Studio post - so I'm excited about this one. I'm sure I will share what I make from the recipes.

I Can Fly

I got this sweet children's book for some inspiration and the story is so sweet. Mary Blair did the illustrations - her work is amazing.

Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day

This is a pretty easy one to figure out... I love artisan bread and would love to make it at home more often.

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Hello there...

The first day of Fall is here (and almost over)! Aaw, my favorite time of year, though Spring is starting to be a close runner up.

This isn't fall themed at all, but nonetheless an illustration I worked on tonight. I've been feeling a bit busy (aka overwhelmed) with catching up on misc. things the last few weeks. It has all been good, but takes lots of organizing to get it all situated and done. I sure do love checking things off my lists.

I did some office re-arranging and starting to think I need to get back on sewing. But most of all I need to get focused on my business plan and actually start setting time a side strictly devoted to that. At least, I need to make a decision on what I want to focus on and if I even want to do it. I'm rambling a bit, but that is where my head is these days. So bare with me. :)

Well, I hope everyone had a great first day of fall. Keep your head up and watch those beautiful changing leaves mesmerize! Tweet Follow @kellymedina

Fantastic Artist - Bombo!

Bombo!, aka Maurizio Santucci, is an illustrator + 3D artist I found via this Pikaland post.

Here are a few pieces below that I really liked. You should definitely go check out his site and see all his great work. Very inspiring!

Great textures and colors.

Such great line work and I love black and white illustrations.

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Chef Birdgiano

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A Skully Kind of Day

I have a thing for skull graphics. It's not really a gruesome, morbid thing though. I just like the graphic appearance - when done right, of course.

I saw this car when I got into work this morning. It's an old police car so the pirate skull decal made me smile.

Saw this awesome bike after work in the parking lot of a store.

I need to get a pair of these bad boys for my bicycle side view mirrors! :)

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Illustration Friday - Island

It would be so nice to have your own little island when you need a break from it all.

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Taurus Cottage

(original artwork doesn't have text.)

I got a wonderful surprise last week when this delightful piece of art arrived in my mail. I immediately hung it on the wall. It brightens up our bedroom perfectly. Thank you so much Silvia, I love it!

A close up of the detail.
I want to leap into this world.

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