Monograms...Drawing in Pencil

Good morning my Artsy friends.  I wanted to share a little of what is going on in the studio lately.  Busy, busy busy...I love it!

I think I may have been a calligrapher or scribe in my previous life. . . I simply love ornate lettering and drawing them by hand.

The term Monogram actually means a motif made by overlapping or combining two or more letters or other graphemes to form one symbol according to Wikipedia.  I love the simplicity of a single letter standing alone on 140 lb. watercolour paper.  The texture is Divine.

I used a variety of pencils to achieve this detail. . . Prismacolor Premier and Verithin.  The Premier gives me the rich hue and the Verithin allows me to create the fine lines needs in the swirls.

I have created these with multiple letters together in various sizes and colours. . . makes a lovely wedding or anniversary gift.

This is a welcome sign for a front hall. . . you can see how a 'name' would appear framed, the key is finding the right frame first and making the name to fit the opening.

So many possibilities. . . 

Enjoy and we'll talk soon.

Sheila

Christmas Tags - Hand-Drawn and Coloured

I'm preparing for an upcoming show next weekend at the Goulbourn Museum.  In keeping with the Christmas theme I'm creating Christmas Tags for presents.

These little lovelies can be attached to your pressies as an extra gift to those special people in your life.  hand-drawn and coloured by me. . . I find making these really puts me in the Christmas spirit.

I start off drawing the outline in black ink then add shading and colour with my pencils (Verithins to be more precise)

Special groupings are available to spell names or words to hang on the tree or mantle.

I take special orders so just drop me a line or two and we can get it all organized.

Take care and we'll talk soon,

S.

Hand Drawn Christmas Cards

There is so much going on this time of year, everyone making their plans for the most joyous of seasons.

I wanted to share with you a few of my newest creations, something near and dear to my heart. . . cards.  To be more precise, Christmas cards.

Peace, Joy and Merry

This is what I have chosen for 2013.

I cut a 7x5 inch card from 140lb. cold press watercolour paper (it gives the most loveliest of texture as you can see) and I score and fold.  Some days I do only that. . . it's very therapeutic I can tell ya.

The words are first drawn with ink and then I add colour and shade with coloured pencils.  The cards come with their own white or red envelope (which ever you prefer)

Each card is $10.

I love the thought of a hand drawn and coloured card, something special for the special people in our lives.

Every year I dream of a new card design that I can share with my family and you, my friends.

If you are interested in cards to send to your family drop me a line and we can set something up.

Talk to you soon

Letter Perfect

Coloured pencil is so versatile, they are just so fun to play with. I created this monogram as a gift and soon found they were very popular, people identify with something personal so much so I also taught this as a workshop. Budding creators can't imagine they can produce something of depth but they soon find desire is the greatest part of being creative. This unique drawing is a one of a kind (no two are the same) set in an 8x8 mat and would make a truly personal gift. Price $50. 'The only limit to creativity is your imagination'...author....me.