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Illustrations and Sunshine i like drawing and giraffes and books that have pretty pictures in them
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Wanted to share my process a little. I've been printing my sketches on watercolor paper straight from my Epson and going back in with Color-erase pencils once it's watercolored. I'm starting to embrace the fuzzy quality this process creates.
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Time for some self promotion! Quantity is my focus this time around so I came up with some simple, but personal mailers to send out. They started with some hot off the press postcards. I order mine from moo, I love their quality and quick turn around. Plus you can select up to ten images for one side of the card, which means you get variety in a single order.
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Making a mock up of the book using sketches from the storyboard as well as the few finished illustrations I have. The idea is to get a sense of flow of illustrations and story. Do I need to pause here, or speed up the action there? Since my actual text is very minimal (as in a little over 100 words) I also want to be sure the illustrations will carry their weight.
I plan on reading it to my 3 year old tonight. She will be my harshest critic so far...I'm so nervous... Read the rest of this post
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I've been working from home for a few weeks now. There are some advantages and disadvantages to working from home. People love to comment on how great it is because I can roll out of bed and stay in my pajamas all day if I like. While that sounds great (and sometimes does happen), it could not be more counterproductive. In order to effectively work from home, especially with little ones about, you need to have a steady schedule and routine.
One that starts with putting on real clothes and maybe taking a shower. If not for anyone else, for yourself. There is something about getting up and ready for the day that puts you in the right mental state. A necessary place to be if you want to accomplish anything.
So how has work been with a newborn? Slow. I had to make a promise to myself not to expect too much out of the day. To start I was just happy if a load of laundry got done, or my daughter's room was picked up. Now I'm at the point I can get that AND a solid hour of illustrating in each day...and am thrilled!
Currently I am working up a dummy to send to an interested publisher. In college the only thing I needed to worry about each day was what I was going to eat, and what I was going to illustrate for an assignment. Now there are so many things to do in the day, I have to pick and choose. So what do I do with my one hour while both kids are taking a nap? Get a panel on the storyboard sketched out. Or pin some reference to my Pinterest board. Or post to my Facebook page. Something, anything, to keep the slow train moving forward. And I rejoice in my minor accomplishments, because even though I'm not moving as fast as I'd like, I am still moving.
Eventually my goal is to get back into the studio on a regular basis. But for now, I am enjoying the new schedule and relief it brings. Not putting pressure on myself has been a nice reprieve, and allowed me to enjoy the little loves in my life.
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Months ago I was approached to be a part of a very exciting international event in Atlanta, GA. Thousands of delegates came from all over the world to attend the International Convention of Jehovah's Witnesses and each delegate was given a gift bag filled with goodies. The idea was to showcase local flare so included in the bag were southern recipe cards, handmade soap, posters, etc.
My project was an 36 card memory game.
My daughter loves playing the game. She is getting pretty good at it.
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There is a lot to update and I have no idea where to begin! I've been working on a really exciting project that I can't share quite yet. It is going to print today! On top of that we moved in late May 1,200 miles up to Maine! Settling in is taking some time, but it has been fun. My work desk consisted of my daughters toddler sized table for a few weeks. My butt was so sore.
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Check out my new site at www.neeshahudson.com
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The very talented Gretchen Ronnevik (aka Nerdy Gerdy) commissioned me to design a new header for her blog.
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I've been working on a personal project with my friend. We are keeping it hush hush for now, hence the quietness on the old blog. I can however post a couple of sketches I did last week. I was supposed to be working but sometimes it's hard to focus, you know?
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Not to be redundant, but my husband took some legit photos of the mural so I just have to share.
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If nothing else, next time you are in a bookstore, go to the picture book section and read "I Want My Hat Back." You will chuckle, I promise.
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