The latest - Time is at a premium...

Things have been a bit busy lately.... I have a lot coming up to challenge me. I have yet to get a good start on my 'Sketchbook Project' work and I only have one month to submission... Yikes! Also have another project I'm working on which may or may not end up being published.... plus some personal projects are on my mind... which means time is at a premium these days! Focus, Focus, Focus!

IF: Transportation

Gosh, it's good to be back after what seems like an eternity of moving madness! This week I was inspired by a certain Indian Goddess who rides upon a fierce tiger. Something subconscious may also be manifesting.... I am woman, hear me ROAAAARRRRRR!

 Even though Sabina had shrunk the fearsome tiger to the size of a big dog which made him fun to ride, he still scared her with his bright silvery eyes... but she was not new to fright as many others had been frightened by her own jewel green eyes! Tiger transportation was what got her out of places that scared her far more...

IF: Diary

Sometimes you're all 'butterflies & rainbows' and sometimes you're about as much fun as a wet & windy day!

I won't be doing another IF for a few weeks, as I am moving to the San Fransisco area... will miss the relaxation... but on the upside, I got my 'moley' for the 2011 Sketchbook Project...Yay! Can't wait to get sketching! See you in a few weeks...

IF: Giant

Flower Power: "Becky, did you put all that plant food to grow your flower? ... and where are my sunflowers?!"

I've been meaning to read 'Botany of Desire' and so I just could not get away from the giant flowers and foods idea - it seems fun and fantastic! So I went with a giant flower idea.... and then I thought about what would be a real nightmare for kids... the thought of having to eat a giant vegetable!!!! Funnily enough, my kid loves Brocolli, but other veggies are a hit or miss!

I'm trying out aquarelle/water soluble pastels - Its fast and fun, but I have yet to work on my neatness! I wonder what kind of paper would work best though... anyway, had tons of fun!!!

IF: Satellite

All the things that orbit her life, are there because of Satellites! Hmmm...... either that makes you feel totally 'zen' or totally like your head is spinning! (All puns are intended!!!)
I had a pretty tough time thinking of something for this week's challenge.... but here tis....

The 2011 Sketchbook Project

I will be participating in the Brooklyn Art Library's 2011 Sketchbook Project. I am super excited about this, as I get to illustrate one of my own children's stories and have it tour around the country. Hopefully I will get to visit the show when it comes to San Fransisco!

IF: Paisley

This little Indian fairy sprinkles 'paisley dust', not 'pixie dust'....

OK, so the reason for this feeble attempt is my feeble energy-level as I drown in tissues from this cold I have as well as caring for a sick toddler... the smell of Eucalyptus will linger in my house for the next week but on the upside, this is one of my prettier pictures of late.... Must be the meds!!!!