Same thing

I found this in an old sketchbook of mine. I don't really know why I like that quote so much, but I do. (from the movie 'Closer')

image © Laura Terhune

Something I made for a friend. Hebrews 6:19

Rough It Up

   In addition to my freelance pursuits, I also work at a toy company called Peachtree Playthings*. When I started there I only knew the bare essentials of Adobe Illustrator that I needed to do my job (which at that time was basically b&w linework.) Now, two years later. I'm probably more confident in AI than any other program. Here are some characters I've been working on recently for some PTP craft kit packaging.

  

  I find that the images I make on Illustrator look more interesting when I rough them up a bit. For example I almost always start with a hand drawn image. I try to find ways to use texture, warp the color, or use intentionally non-symmetrical shapes. In this one I tried something new and used a gradient to fill some of my linework. I was going for a lost and found line effect similar to watercolor. I think including these organic-inspired elements helps the illustrations to look less cold and clip-art-ish. 

*If you're interested, the product I work on most of the time at Peachtree Playthings is called "Fashions You Color." They are adorable, colorable purses (and other accessories.) They come with pre-printed designs (by yours truly) and markers, to color it in and make it yours! They are available at several major distributers, but are probably easiest to find at Wal-mart, Toys R Us, or Hobby Lobby.

xLaura Dollie

Bounce

Inspired by Illustration Friday's theme, "Bounce"

Work in progress...

Everyday is a Good Day When You Paint

I loved watching Bob Ross when I was younger... Check out this PBS tribute.

Slurp

Just playing with some old sketches...

Holly's Garden

an illustration based on a sketch for the painting I made for my niece's nursery room.

Here's a little peek of an illustration I'm working on...

I've been working on my vector skillz...