August 31, 2012
73
Pencil on paper
More inspiration from JCrew.
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August 30, 2012
August 29, 2012
August 28, 2012
August 27, 2012
69
Pen on paper.
Not feeling like sketching today. At all.
Difficult, yet rewarding personal growth day. That's the thing about having emotional breakthrough's when it comes to our selves: the soul-self is healed and gratified, but your mind and body are left exhausted in the aftermath. All well worth it.
A little DVF LBD.
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August 26, 2012
August 25, 2012
67
Pencil and watercolor on paper.
Today I'm starting a new category called On-The-Budget. First feature: my new obsession, oxfords!
About a month ago, I got a running foot injury, and I had to shove my beloved heels to the back of the closet for a while. And since I can't be wearing sneakers to work (my first choice), and since ballet flats didn't offer the needed support, I re-discovered the oxford! And wouldn't you know it, there are so many super cute oxfords out there right now, in all color combinations, and they come in all price ranges!
This is a pair of Oxfords I got for the super budget-friendly price of $24.50 from Wet Seal. I love the color pop on the sole, and the contrast between the mouse grey and the neon orange! I may have to get a cute pair of socks to match the sole!
On-The-Budget is going to be a place for all my budget-conscious great finds that I'm excited about, like these cute and comfy oxfords. Because, let's face it, recession or not, whether you've got a money tree growing in your back yard or not, we all love a good bargain!
For me, even more so now that I am making a lot of changes and going thru major transitions in my life. I am planning to focus more on the important things in my life than on spending money to make myself feel better: following my dreams and my heart, creating meaningful and lasting relationships with the people in my life, and in general, having a more balanced life. I want to spend my time and money doing the things that I love with the people I care about and who care about me and support me every day.
So I say, go ahead and splurge on those investment pieces. But for the day-to-day, keep searching for those exciting bargains! It's all about balance!
Happy hunting!
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August 24, 2012
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August 21, 2012
August 20, 2012
62
5 min. Pen on paper.
I've got my name tattooed on my fist, why don't you read it up close!
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August 19, 2012
August 18, 2012
60
5 min. Pen on paper.
Sorry-ass attempt at drawing today. Apparently wine and drawing do not mix! Ha!
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August 17, 2012
August 16, 2012
August 15, 2012
August 14, 2012
56
10 min. Pencil on paper.
A little celebration is in order today :-)>
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August 13, 2012
55
40 min. Pencil on paper.
Wow! And who might this stylish, beautiful lady be? My mom!
In-progress sketch ... hopefully finishing this up tomorrow and surprising her with the finished sketch while she's traveling in Europe!
A little bit of home while she's so far away!
August 12, 2012
54
10 min. Pen on paper.
One of my fave summer outfits. And the black mourning patch for my grandma.
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August 11, 2012
August 10, 2012
August 09, 2012
51
5 min. Pen on paper.
Abstract of felt coaster from Beijing, a gift from a friend. Coaster design was inspired by the Herzog and de Meuron's Beijing National Stadium, aka bird's nest, where the 2008 Beijing Olympic games took place.
August 08, 2012
50
5 min. Pen on paper.
Model from Urban Zen. I am in total and complete love with and in awe of Urban Zen, an amazing and fresh concept from Donna Karan. I LOVE all the colors and fabric folds, and the models look stunning in those clothes! Love, love, love the color palette, I wish I could wrap myself in all those gorgeous clothes! I am totally gaga over the richness of color, texture and that amazing lighting in such beautiful, gorgeous photographs! Ah-mazing! A dream to sketch and watercolor!
I saved a ton of images on Pinterest for sketching inspiration. I am SO inspired!!
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August 07, 2012
49
5 min. Pen on paper.
I just grabbed the first thing within reach. Not feelin' it today.
Check. Done.
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August 06, 2012
August 05, 2012
47
25 min. Pen on paper.
Professor Albus Dumbledore (full name: Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore) in Harry Potter.
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August 04, 2012
46
10 min. Pen on paper.
My friend A. shopping for a wedding dress :-)
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August 03, 2012
45
15 min. Pen on paper.
Mannequin on Michigan Ave in the Michael Kors window.
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August 02, 2012
44
15 min. Pen on paper.
Mannequin in Max Mara window on Michigan Ave.
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