tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16717296651715006872012-01-16T09:46:30.829-08:00Drawings in pen and ink, pencil and digitally. Linked to my website, http://b-drawn.com and my Etsy shop, http://bdrawn.etsy.com.bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.comBlogger1361100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-37886859259709817412012-01-16T09:46:00.000-08:002012-01-16T09:46:30.841-08:00

 Four years today! I started my Etsy shop back in 2008, thanks to much encouragement by my friend Ana! I was glad to finally hit 250 sales in my shop this weekend too. It is an immense pleasure to be able to share my artwork with everyone. When people tell me they are displaying a piece in their home, or giving a print or shirt to a friend as a present, it really makes me smile. Thank you to

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-72448960481465575872012-01-09T11:11:00.000-08:002012-01-09T11:12:25.103-08:00

Calling this "Gripped" for now. Have another piece that I also sketched on Saturday that I'll be bringing into Illustrator. This will stay as is, love the look of graphite.

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-25086332792929203482011-12-07T15:36:00.000-08:002011-12-07T23:12:43.648-08:00

Now taking pre-orders for the 5 Against 1 design on shirts, tank tops and hoodies - in time for the holidatys! They are available in black, brown and navy. Pick the perfect color and size just for you.It is also available on tote bags (in black). These are American Apparel shirts, 100% fine jersey cotton, and made in the USA. I work with a local silkscreener to make the shirts -

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-1047138905898104902011-11-26T23:13:00.000-08:002011-11-26T23:13:40.144-08:00

Started it earlier in the evening:

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-74333624641068418292011-11-24T11:08:00.000-08:002011-11-24T11:08:48.178-08:00

I have new PJ inspired artwork (Light Years and Force of Nature) and my inventory of current artwork and shirts/totes/hoodies, all on sale! Use the coupon code BDRAWN20 at my Etsy shop (http://bdrawn.etsy.com) As difficult as this year has been, I still have much to be thankful for. Knowing who is truly by my side, people I can count on. May everyone celebrating the holiday have a beautiful

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-66841058443854971962011-11-16T22:54:00.000-08:002011-11-16T22:56:40.471-08:00

Started on Monday, finished tonight.   You can see the progression in these following shots that I took with my iPod.

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-29993566876760871462011-11-16T22:53:00.000-08:002011-11-16T22:53:47.461-08:00

Trying to get back into the daily drawing routine again. Did these two Sunday night:

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-44717281385893018882011-11-14T07:42:00.000-08:002011-11-14T07:42:40.177-08:00

Worked on this sketch on Saturday afternoon. Hadn't thought of anything in particular when I drew it, but it definitely fits with the song, "Light Years". That song has taken on deeper meaning to me as I cope with loss. "Your light's reflected now,... reflected from afar... We were but stones,... your light made us stars"   A closer detail... I am sharing this as prints using two color

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-56945184092949523442011-11-12T11:38:00.000-08:002011-11-12T11:38:07.685-08:00

Worked on this sketch on Wednesday night, and traced it in Illustrator to post in my shop the same evening :) inspired by Pearl Jam's "Force of Nature", and also the concept of serving as a beacon. You can see my sketch progression in these two shots: I am offering it as prints using two color combinations - red/orange and green/blue. I'm considering making a shirt of this design, just

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-38394408764102054062011-10-10T09:41:00.000-07:002011-10-10T09:41:14.908-07:00

Worked on this while watching the George Harrison documentary by Martin Scorsese, was a nice way to zone out :) I took photos as I worked along.

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-2528664527280404322011-09-15T09:37:00.002-07:002011-09-15T09:37:56.274-07:00

3.5" x 4", ballpoint and colored pencils

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-74145841931500820102011-09-15T09:37:00.001-07:002011-09-15T09:37:51.570-07:00

 3.5" x 4", ballpoint and colored pencils

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-79061998659879721702011-07-31T23:06:00.000-07:002011-08-05T09:42:34.317-07:00

Going to a concert this year or wanting some new gear to celebrate the best rock band in the world? Well check these out! Now taking pre-orders for the 5 Against 1 design and Wave design on shirts, tank tops and hoodies. They are available in black, brown and navy. Pick the perfect color and size just for you. You can read more about the contest winning Wave design here, and on the Pearl

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-13695841059902072292011-07-09T10:23:00.000-07:002011-07-09T10:23:07.912-07:00

 4.25" x 5.5", ballpoint and colored pencils

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-33974554780847634622011-07-02T16:17:00.000-07:002011-07-02T16:17:10.954-07:00

I usually do not share personal things here, but it seems inavoidable given the current situation. My mother passed away a week ago today, on my birthday. While she had been sick for some time, it still came as a shock to us all. I hadn't been feeling very creative lately with all the hospital visits and worries. My motivation for creating anything right now is not very robust. I worked on

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-60469471514742455372011-06-23T17:18:00.000-07:002011-06-23T17:18:49.517-07:00

Colored pencils & gray ink, 5.25" x 6"

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-75996808485073068402011-06-15T11:19:00.000-07:002011-06-15T11:19:27.957-07:00

Started off in pencil, then over with pen:   Brought into Illustrator:

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-38794174200268475382011-05-30T10:18:00.000-07:002011-05-30T10:18:59.913-07:00

   Pen, 2.25" x 4.5"

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-64089384796146671532011-05-30T10:16:00.000-07:002011-05-30T10:16:11.594-07:00

Pen, 2.5" x 6.75"

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-28949965099983148272011-05-28T00:11:00.000-07:002011-05-28T00:11:04.912-07:00

Originally done in pencil, traced in pen:  Then some color:

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-5877603139496589862011-05-23T20:03:00.000-07:002011-05-23T20:03:38.836-07:00

Ballpoint and color pencil, 4" x 3.75"

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-44671789024681444962011-05-19T22:18:00.000-07:002011-05-19T22:18:43.031-07:00

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-63989354035262499112011-04-08T00:31:00.000-07:002011-04-08T00:31:14.751-07:00

To say I have been neglectful of my blog would be an understatement. Realizing it had been almost 2 months since my past post bothers me. Just highlights how lacking I have been in my creativity lately. As the song goes, "life, it don't leave you alone". Things have been a bit more frantic than usual, with work and illness in the family, and by the time I get home, there is not much left in me.

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-81457504192302418712011-02-10T16:53:00.002-08:002011-02-10T16:53:58.785-08:00

Ballpoint pen, about 15 minutes stolen in the sunshine today!

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-60155383470953259612011-02-10T16:53:00.000-08:002011-02-10T16:53:02.525-08:00

Quick 10-minute sketch, colored pencils.

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-8423268524827119472011-02-08T18:36:00.000-08:002011-02-08T18:36:03.899-08:00

Was diligently working on daily drawings but didn't get around to scanning! So here are the other ones i've done this month. February 1 February 2 February 7

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-49047682387128611352011-02-08T18:22:00.000-08:002011-02-08T18:22:46.925-08:00

Quick sketch in the sun today. Started off as a single line meandering all over and then ended up with different layers of color. Felt meditative and nice. I have some more sketches I did last week that I didn't get a chance to upload, I'll do that later tonight.

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-5903341907154268722011-02-03T13:56:00.000-08:002011-02-03T13:56:59.178-08:00

   Now taking pre-orders for the Wave and 5 Against 1 designs on shirts, tank tops and hoodies. They are available in black, brown and navy. Also, for the first time I am now offering the design on V-necks and tote bags! I was lucky to receive the blessing of the Ten Club to sell my wave design! This design was submitted to a contest last year which ended up being the winner. You can read

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-68710120947151503052011-01-27T16:49:00.000-08:002011-01-27T16:49:57.280-08:00

Quick sketch in the sunshine today. I still had the blue pencils I had brought earlier in the week in my pencil case, so played with those. I'm excited to finally see the Henri Cartier-Bresson exhibition at the SF MOMA tonight! His photographs are amazing, and getting to experience them with my uber-talented photographer sister is an additional treat :) Check out her work at her website and

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-49312536814491307712011-01-25T13:40:00.000-08:002011-01-25T13:40:29.747-08:00

Finished up this sketch a moment ago outside in the sunshine. Had started it originally as a pencil sketch a couple weeks back, and wanted to add some color. I knew the weather would be spectacular today. Thought of grabbing some bright color pencils on my way out of the house to use during my break today. I decided I'd finish this one up, despite it being moody. I figure the best way to deal

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-65966733298073761252011-01-21T13:34:00.001-08:002011-01-21T13:34:55.759-08:00

Surfaced and all my being was enlightened.... I have more daily drawings I still need to upload from this week, hope to do so tonight! Have a beautiful weekend everyone!

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-43822548278768996972011-01-12T15:17:00.000-08:002011-01-12T15:17:19.137-08:00

Quick sketch outside, forgot my notebook at home so I had to make do with a writing tablet: I will be sharing my experience at the Post-Impressionist exhibition later tonight, my sister and I went to the De Young on Monday night...it was amazing to say the least. Also, have to give a shout-out to John Singer Sargent, whose birthday is today. He is one of my favorite painters, and

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-86428219914173149302011-01-09T03:22:00.000-08:002011-01-09T03:22:20.713-08:00

I decided to take a little break from regular drawing, and use an X-acto blade instead of a pen or pencil, going for shapes.  Just a light sketch on the black sheet as a guide initially, but eventually I abandoned doing that and just drew with the X-acto blade instead. I placed the cut black paper onto this sample sheet of some lovely pearly white, textured paper. I just loved the simple

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-55995538902059096802011-01-08T09:00:00.000-08:002011-01-08T09:01:51.518-08:00

Three sketches done late Friday night into Saturday morning. Hoping to get some more drawing done this weekend, as well as a new shirt design coming very soon! Fragment, 5x10, pencil 3-minute flamenco sketch, 8x10, pencil No matter how cold the winter...., 9x11, colored pencils

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-56474256802257201192011-01-02T23:10:00.000-08:002011-01-02T23:15:17.836-08:00

Done with green/black/brown/olive green ink, and colored pencil. 8" x 7.75" Some close-ups, I had used some metallic pencils for accents, some of which you can see in the photographs.

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-77204587718987067002011-01-02T17:31:00.000-08:002011-01-02T17:32:20.180-08:00

 A day too late, but anyway! Was ready to share some artwork but got caught up revamping my entire studio area/shipping center. Will make life much easier in processing orders & creating in general. Starting off with everything in a new order and a blank sheet awaiting an idea. I am resolute in my disdain of New Year resolutions. I feel they are artificial. The resolutions that seem to be most

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-40387971913711324872010-12-31T18:29:00.000-08:002011-01-01T01:14:28.089-08:00

Was fortunate to finally check out the PIXAR: 25 Years of Animation exhibit at the Oakland Museum this morning with my sister and dear friends. What an experience! The museum does not allow photography in the exhibit, so I can only share images that I found on the web (credited accordingly). Image from the San Francisco Chronicle Seeing the storyboards in pastels, collages and ink/pencil

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-26104758134119241132010-11-21T12:00:00.000-08:002010-11-21T12:00:49.367-08:00

Technically did this last night but just getting around to posting it today! Since I wasn't really able to focus on any of the ongoing projects, started playing around with the idea of anchors. The idea of being an anchor for someone, and being strong for oneself. Was a nice evening for drawing, with it being so rainy and cold out. Being snuggled up on the couch with my sketchbook and pencils

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-2412151272616032482010-11-05T12:56:00.000-07:002010-11-05T12:56:03.929-07:00

Hey everyone, go check out my friend's blog, my Scorpio print is one of the featured items! http://www.rearrangeddesign.com/2010/11/handmade-friday.html Check out the rest of her blog while you are at it, wonderful design tips and info on her many excellent business ventures too :)

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-33823430203427965422010-10-29T21:06:00.000-07:002010-10-29T21:06:46.365-07:00

The holidays are coming up quick, and no better time to start getting gifts in order. I am offering a big sale until November 3rd, 10% off everything in the shop! Starts at midnight. * All prints, cards and apparel on sale *   Sale going on until November 3rd, start shopping today!

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-50902394419099018182010-10-22T00:18:00.000-07:002010-10-22T00:18:52.392-07:00

...Pearl Jam took to the stage for the very first time. It is incredible to think it has been that long. It wasn't until 1992 that my love affair with the band began. A classmate letting me listen to "Ten" during class. Watching the MTV Unplugged special...by the time it was finished, the die was cast, and it was all over. Eighteen years later, their music still speaks to me, moves me.

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-9404216081016639032010-10-18T15:08:00.000-07:002010-10-18T15:08:30.789-07:00

Meant to post this yesterday but the day got away from me. Started a to-do list late Saturday night and ended up drawing this instead. This happens quite a bit where a drawing is on top of some blue lines! I guess it reflects how sleepy I was at that point. More tattoo design ideas and Art-o-mat box constructions await me tonight :)

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-37140292245404723152010-10-12T08:09:00.000-07:002010-10-12T08:09:16.839-07:00

Well i certainly don't have to worry about daily drawings as I'm doing a ton a day. Been splitting time between a tattoo design (listening to lots of "Do The Evolution" for the inspiration for it, nice perk!) and coming up with the little ballpoint drawings for my Art-o-mat project.  Got 18 done so far, 32 more to go! I'll have a couple of assembly lines going between picking up the shirt/

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-32852305013598053672010-10-07T23:18:00.000-07:002010-10-07T23:18:50.894-07:00

Been a busy week, challenging and long but had some bright spots. Was accepted for the Art-o-mat entries, so I'll be quite the busy bee working on my drawings. Tonight involved sketching out more concepts for the "Do The Evolution" tattoo design I'm creating, and getting my assembly station ready for shirt pick-up tomorrow. Took a quick break tonight during Project Runway.....grabbed a handful

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-79873071293387975982010-10-02T15:29:00.000-07:002010-10-02T15:29:41.478-07:00

Thanks to my friend Ana over at Rearranged Design, I found out about Art-o-mat. It's a great concept...using old cigarette vending machines to sell art instead. The idea of using a machine which dealt out such negativity, and re-purposing it for something positive is something that really appeals to me. I decided to send in a submission of my own work for their consideration! My concept is to

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-78341995884782836192010-09-27T08:18:00.000-07:002010-09-27T11:14:26.347-07:00

I have been working on my Elements series for a while. It is something I pick up, do some work and then get inevitably sidetracked by a freelance job or other sketch demanding attention. It felt great to finally finish it up. I find it fun and challenging to do a series - keeping each piece consistent with each other, but also able to stand on their own. The idea for this series was inspired

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-39956651677660409172010-09-20T22:16:00.000-07:002010-09-29T11:31:34.104-07:00

  Now taking pre-orders for the Wave and 5 Against 1 designs on shirts, tank tops and hoodies. They are available in black, brown and navy. Also, for the first time I am now offering the design on the back of hoodies. Perfect for cool autumn evenings! I was lucky to receive the blessing of the Ten Club to sell my wave design! This design was submitted to a contest last year which ended up

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-32908197409383700622010-08-20T15:11:00.000-07:002010-08-20T15:12:06.617-07:00

Study for Earth, as part of my Elements series. Some leaves are created by the negative space. I have Air done in Illustrator, Fire is sketched out and Water is almost done in the sketch phase. Hoping to have all done in Illustrator and colored this weekend. It's been a hectic week, so I'm looking very forward to relaxing and having fun getting this series finished. Have a lovely weekend

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-11127649575221720442010-08-12T23:21:00.000-07:002010-08-12T23:21:56.442-07:00

Finished drawing this sketch up in Illustrator. This was inspired by the doodle I did earlier this week:Initially drawn as an ode to shelter, but I might use this as part of my Elements series (would do well as Air).  Though I'm also leaning towards calling it either "Vessel" or "Sorceress". Definitely will be adding color to this, though I also love the lines by themselves.  So yeah, lots of

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-74323234324230240712010-08-12T20:17:00.000-07:002010-08-12T20:19:47.532-07:00

Speed sketch at sunset, as I watched the sky burn out from peach into black. I go between doing languid flowing lines and these geometric doodles. All I could think of to call it was "mechanique melancholic". Whatever that means haha Scanned another sketch I finished up yesterday, plan to work it up in Illustrator tonight, calling it Vessel for now :)

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-51890756515966026002010-08-10T14:09:00.000-07:002010-08-10T14:09:55.413-07:00

Finally finished this sketch just now on my break outside. Was hoping for some more sunshine but the skies are gray. Started this last week, just the line art part. The underlying design on the left and color was added last night, and some last color touches today. I usually have the hardest time giving titles to work. When I was younger I thought calling things "Untitled" was such a cop-out.

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-51896514886727485702010-08-09T14:54:00.000-07:002010-08-09T14:54:49.574-07:00

Speed sketch in the sunshine....so happy to see the sun! Feeling some potential from this one, might draw this one up larger. and mess with some color. Like the heart for the chest, was a theme while working on a tattoo design and it fits in this scheme too I think. The song, "Shelter" by Ray LaMontagne was on the iPod, so I think the words transferred through my pencil somehow. The original

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-39458298549313300532010-08-08T23:55:00.000-07:002010-08-08T23:55:55.129-07:00

Sketch while at the laundromat this afternoon, graphite and a random green pencil I grabbed blindly before leaving the house earlier in the day. Been a hodgepodge of a weekend, the previous week was a little off, and the weekend sort of followed the same form. A mix of things...such is life though, right? So I guess the drawing fits the moodiness of it all. Was nice to just play with shading and

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-67087761498423111732010-08-02T14:48:00.000-07:002010-08-02T14:48:59.933-07:00

Started this last week, finished up just now in the sunshine! Been a tumultuous few days emotionwise, but finally emerging from the fog thankfully. That will most certainly help productivity! Have a few ideas I'd like to work up this week. Who knows, might even get those reviews done this week that I promised...miracles happen :D Also working with a client on a custom tattoo inspired by the

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-26786457688416414402010-07-27T08:30:00.000-07:002010-07-27T08:31:36.076-07:00

So much for my good intentions on keeping the blog updated more often! I do have a couple of posts I'm working on based on some creative awesomeness experienced last week. The first being the witnessing of some good ol' fashioned rock and roll, provided by The Dead Weather at the Warfield last Thursday night. I had seen them back in April at the Fillmore (shamefully didn't share a review then,

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-31731848155874812010-07-19T21:36:00.000-07:002010-07-19T21:36:35.201-07:00

A quick sketch I did actually on July 13th, just got around to sharing it! A rose from my parents' garden. The same bushes that produce these gorgeous blooms are the ones that inspired me as a child, when I'd spend time in the backyard drawing. It reminds me I need to get out to the rose gardens in town and do some more sketching! Been busy working on tattoo designs, so hopefully this coming

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-82950712698596155062010-06-27T23:57:00.000-07:002010-06-28T09:57:33.354-07:00

A little late with this posting, but have been busy celebrating my birthday all weekend, which has been an absolute blast. Last week I received some gorgeous white gladiolas to kick off the birthday celebration! The way the light shines through them is so beautiful. I've been taking pictures every day, finding new lines to capture on paper. I haven't really drawn gladiolas much before, so it is

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-30840422648428648382010-06-22T14:19:00.000-07:002010-06-22T14:29:50.116-07:00

I recently did an interview with Mario at Given To Cast, a great blog about Pearl Jam, and talked about my love of artwork and the band. I also shared the story behind the Wave design, and how my love the band all started. Come give it a listen, and check out his other interviews too! You can also download the podcast and subscribe to future podcasts here. Thanks again Mario for the

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-11520731703584859102010-06-21T08:14:00.000-07:002010-06-21T08:26:05.803-07:00

Actually sketched this on Friday afternoon after work, but finished up the final version last night. It was a gorgeous sunny day out and was perfect for sitting down with my sketchbook. I then took this pencil drawing into Illustrator and traced it: Last night I had brought my laptop to my parents' house for my sister to use, and showed my dad this illustration. Between the two of us we came

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-69188592403284101462010-06-18T13:42:00.000-07:002010-06-18T13:42:33.699-07:00

Started this last night while watching TV, finished it up just now on my break outside. Love playing with color in the sun :) Very soothing.

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I am doing a 3rd run of pre-orders! It is available on shirts and tank tops. They are available in black, brown and navy. It really shows off the blue wave beautifully. I was lucky to finally received the blessing of the Ten Club to sell my wave design! This design was submitted to a contest last year which ended up being the winner. You can read more about it here, and on the Pearl Jam

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-24829093967396113372010-06-07T13:20:00.000-07:002010-06-07T13:20:56.988-07:00

A couple of sketches I did while doing laundry Saturday afternoon. This could be worked into the Four Elements series I'm sketching out, just have to figure out which element this is. Or representing a Force of Nature perhaps? The second one was worked up a little more last night. Started off vertical, just doodling, started to see something emerge. When I turned the book on its side,

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-88496110106286173682010-06-04T14:42:00.000-07:002010-06-04T14:42:57.226-07:00

Technically did this yesterday but found a spare second to share it now! Done in ballpoint in my moleskin book...it's small but the perfect size for carting around anywhere I go. Was feeling the lines of hands, roots, feathers, veins. I went to Muir Woods this past Monday which was incredible! Found some good inspiration there. I will share the photos this weekend :)

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-51343794118274534052010-05-23T21:00:00.000-07:002010-05-23T21:00:58.414-07:00

Sketch of a white rose from my parents' backyard, done in ballpoint. Was a gorgeous sunny Sunday afternoon, perfect to be lazy and just doodle in the sun. Sadly the weekend is almost over. Why is it that time drags when you want it to fly, and speeds up when you want it to stop altogether?

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-82383429683383170582010-05-11T22:14:00.000-07:002010-05-11T22:14:22.302-07:00

Did the first sketch on Sunday while hanging out with the family for Mother's Day....been on a geometric kick. Few faces hanging out in this: This morning on the bus I saw a student with a giant posterboard of the Rider Waite tarot card, "The Fool". Decided to do a play on that card on my break at work, incorporating screens with talking heads, yelling nonsense....thinking of the tabloid shows

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Man, what an incredibly long day. Did a sketch during my break at work today but decided to share this one instead. Listened to some good music tonight, and watched the documentary "It Might Get Loud". Finally I should say....I've had for months. Feeds into my recent Jack White kick so the timing worked out. Letting loose with the pens just for the sake of the lines...I'm enjoying the use of

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-54400489760531685062010-04-27T14:42:00.000-07:002010-04-27T14:42:13.477-07:00

A day late in posting this! This was done in my new moleskin sketchbook (perfect size for my purse!) with green pen.

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-91805305704331708002010-04-27T10:18:00.000-07:002010-04-27T10:19:02.745-07:00

I have some mens, ladies and tank top styles available. Come check them out at my Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/bdrawn?section_id=6872767 I also have some extra 5 Against 1 and Tree of Knowledge shirts for sale, those will go up this evening :)

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-90255615901463559262010-04-24T22:25:00.000-07:002010-04-24T22:25:41.510-07:00

Spent a lovely afternoon with good friends and my sister. Been an odd evening mood-wise, and so I've been playing around with some sketches. My drafting table is currently strewn with colored pencils at the moment :) I decided to play with some sketches I had done last week. I'm thinking of doing a series based on the elements, and came up with Fire and Air so far. Usually I sketch then scan,

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-14418287065061286672010-04-20T15:26:00.000-07:002010-04-20T15:26:05.192-07:00

I realized today how long it'd been since I had updated on here. I have been doing sketches every day but didn't feel that they were worth sharing, or were ones I knew I'd be working up in final form (2 qualified for the latter, which I plan to finish tonight). I thought I'd just share this one to try to keep on track, quick one outside...nice to have a break from the rain clouds. Tomorrow I

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-86479681070303840502010-04-14T14:38:00.000-07:002010-04-14T14:38:53.019-07:00

Quick doodle in the sun...I forgot to sharpen my pencils before leaving the house but I like the soft dark quality. The lyrics "Wind howling at your back" from Neil Finn was on the iPod, seeped onto the paper.

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-31431707170043238502010-04-06T15:25:00.000-07:002010-04-06T15:25:08.266-07:00

Was torture to be out in the sun for a few stolen minutes on a break and then to go back inside. So beautiful outside! Reaching up and out...

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Been a busy few days getting things ready for the onslaught of shirts from the silkscreener. Did this quick doodle outside just now: Was watching Antique Roadshow last night (one of my fave shows ever), and they had some glassware that was very geometric. Wanted to add that quality along with the curves. It is so beautiful out right now! Smell of fresh-cut grass, clean air from the morning

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-69751428850446347892010-03-26T18:43:00.000-07:002010-03-26T18:43:23.457-07:00

Started this Wednesday night, finished it up today. Worked up from a small sketch I did on February 11th: Was going to add colored pencil to it but the paper wasn't conducive to it (was good for the size and pen though). I think I will trace this up in Illustrator and add color that way. Today was a holiday at work (to honor Cesar Chavez) so it was nice to do some relaxing and drawing. Got some

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-24597326724238500542010-03-24T20:48:00.000-07:002010-03-24T20:48:30.347-07:00

Been working on this for the past few days. Wanted to do it all in one evening but was missing the time to do it. I love doing detailed work like this, and masking the sections off with tape. Mostly because it feels satisfying to peel them off when I'm all done, seeing the clean white space hug all that ink. I'm very excited about the new set of pens I picked up at the art store after work,

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-69637105514399784962010-03-19T10:48:00.000-07:002010-03-19T10:48:55.885-07:00

I had posted this drawing on Monday in its beginning stages. I finished this up Wednesday night (just got a chance to post it now). The colors seemed darker when I was working on it that evening - it is much brighter in sunlight. I like the vibrancy of it though. This was a lot of fun, I may explore more of a stained-glass effect for future drawings. The weather is glorious and I am looking very

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-35878374222190169822010-03-15T15:03:00.000-07:002010-03-15T15:03:03.325-07:00

Started this sketch in pencil last week, started inking past few days. I haven't had much time lately to finish this up, but thought I'd share it as a work in progress. Inspired by my last drawing which was more peacock-themed, I think I will do this up in reds as a cardinal inspiration. I hope to get back into the full swing of daily drawings soon!

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-28592425958525156132010-03-13T10:57:00.000-08:002010-03-13T10:57:50.283-08:00

In addition to shirts and tank tops, I am also now offering the wave design in my shop as prints. You can purchase prints in 8x10, 5x7 and 4x6. I also can do custom colors and sizes, just drop me a line! There are more Pearl Jam inspired drawings as well, come take a look!

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-44598026622446074022010-03-10T23:11:00.000-08:002010-03-15T11:07:50.086-07:00

 I have finally received the blessing of the Ten Club to sell my wave design! This design was submitted to a contest last year which ended up being the winner. You can read more about it here, and on the Pearl Jam website. I am very excited to finally offer this design on shirts and tank tops for pre-ordering! They are available in black, brown and navy. It really shows off the blue wave

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-36324055616313441042010-03-10T14:02:00.000-08:002010-03-10T14:02:27.069-08:00

...or on you, if you want one :D Finally got the green light to produce my contest winning design. The band name and lyrics will be removed for copyright reasons. Details coming very soon! About damn time haha

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-27095292136637090042010-03-07T19:39:00.000-08:002010-03-07T19:39:21.284-08:00

Enjoying the Oscars with a glass of wine and colored pencils on the couch :) Inspired by plumage.

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-24264706006269031612010-03-05T23:51:00.000-08:002010-03-05T23:51:10.988-08:00

Derived from a sketch I did late last year, part of a larger piece I'm working on. This is the beacon section of it, so I played around with ink and colored pencil.

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-19238890797123656952010-03-05T12:19:00.000-08:002010-03-05T12:19:31.237-08:00

A day late in scanning this in, thought I'd have more time to work on it last night, but opted to just zone out and sleep instead! I might work this up more, add some color and such.  It's been a busy week, but trying to focus on the good things and wonderful people in my life that make every day better. I'm glad that the weekend is finally here! Looking forward to more drawing and relaxing :)

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-39166279826077652032010-02-28T23:40:00.000-08:002010-02-28T23:40:01.783-08:00

Doodling and rambling....end of an odd and tumultuous evening. Started while watching some Olympic stuff on TV at my parents' house. Maybe the figure skating poses seeped into my subconscious. Sometimes a sketch can be the vehicle for a meditative state. The end result can be beside the point (as evidenced by many drawings stowed away that went awry!).   This is just an exercise of seeking calm

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-88591965736443508792010-02-28T01:06:00.000-08:002010-02-28T01:06:39.265-08:00

A lovely relaxing day and evening...quick sketch ablaze in reds and yellows.

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-55953678717935286222010-02-25T20:50:00.000-08:002010-02-25T20:50:07.428-08:00

Finally got around to making a Flash-based site, courtesy of wix.com (thanks to my sister's recommendation, she did a great job on her site).  I'd been wanting to fix it up for a while and the Wix site made it super easy. I could have taken the time to learn how to do it all myself, but I figure that is time better spent on creating new artwork to add to it. I still need to get the domain name

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-61653911500429396092010-02-22T14:10:00.000-08:002010-02-22T14:13:08.209-08:00

Stream of consciousness type of sketch, random line just evolving and flowing. I think it might mean I want a nap! Being in the warm sun outside felt really good.

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-9849949405371373292010-02-20T23:06:00.000-08:002010-02-20T23:06:26.428-08:00

Still had the blue and green pencils out, so kept exploring the color combination. Reminds me of the ocean. A very relaxing evening after a busy afternoon, now onto a new sketch!

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-66144522734797990992010-02-19T13:48:00.000-08:002010-02-19T13:48:33.402-08:00

The end of the week is here, very glad! I sketched Thursday night while watching Olympics ice skating with my dad. He is a huge ice skating fan, and I can't really watch TV without doodling so I brought my sketchbook along. We had a great evening hanging out and enjoyed some hot chocolate I may continue this sketch, but part of me wants to leave it as is. That is always a dilemma, knowing when

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-80452340674891533712010-02-18T14:03:00.000-08:002010-02-18T14:03:14.671-08:00

Quick sketch in ballpoint, outside on a very foggy afternoon. Inspired by a bare tree I saw on my way into work from the bus. Morphing into a new spring leaf. I do love winter for the bare trees, their skeletal lines are really beautiful. That said, I'm ready for spring :)

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-11021500680077279802010-02-17T13:48:00.000-08:002010-02-17T13:48:09.515-08:00

Started this last night as I was watching the Olympics (sorta half-watching, was good background noise). Done with ballpoint pen, and finished up just now on my break outside. It literally pained me to go back to the office....it is beyond gorgeous outside. I want spring now!

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-83332601899277095462010-02-14T23:19:00.000-08:002010-02-14T23:46:48.864-08:00

"If not for love, I would be drowning" Black pen, was nice to just doodle on a relaxing Sunday evening! Much love to all those whose love and support keep me going, with my art and beyond :)  

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-80174575908784011732010-02-12T16:06:00.000-08:002010-02-12T16:07:07.262-08:00

Ballpoint pen, morphing sort of doodle. Started with the profile figure on the left side. It has been such a hectic week - I am very it's Friday and that a long weekend awaits me. Hope everyone has a beautiful weekend :)

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-75856174479807326702010-02-11T15:06:00.000-08:002010-02-11T15:06:32.769-08:00

This day feels like it's lasted approximately 163 hours. Was feeling stressed and headed outside for a break in the sun, and doodled just for the sake of feeling ink on a page. Started it on the bus ride this morning. It is ballpoint on a small notepad (3"x3")...I've always been made fun of for writing small. The tendency applies to sketches as well! I feel much more relaxed now. The

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-119303034749796332010-02-10T14:54:00.000-08:002010-02-10T14:57:14.854-08:00

In a cubist sort of mood today. All the construction happening while on my break resulted in a deconstruction of a human figure. I'd rather be sitting by the water or some flowers than a big block of concrete I guess! Done in ballpoint.

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-61790399162534918392010-02-10T14:51:00.000-08:002010-02-10T14:51:41.312-08:00

Ballpoint pen, another exploration of poses for the flamenco series.

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-22235364392921474582010-02-07T22:44:00.000-08:002010-02-07T22:44:23.323-08:00

Straight lines with ballpoint pen, colored pencil added.

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-81522304936453482272010-02-02T14:14:00.000-08:002010-02-02T14:14:57.672-08:00

The sun was peeking out a bit ago so I had to run outside and grab what I could! Came up with this sketch, I might work this up in ink and color. Yo-Yo Ma on the iPod, simple lines and a touch of sun is a nice combination to enjoy :)

bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07286586411875091143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671729665171500687.post-87132175905743650372010-02-01T15:02:00.000-08:002010-02-02T14:15:13.002-08:00

Quick 10-minute break outside, due to work being insane. Decided to do a drawing only using straight lines, came up with a little geometric satyr. Done with pencil.

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Started on Sunday afternoon, finished up outside on my break just now. No matter how cold the winter... Done with ballpoint pen.

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