Run or draw? Run or draw?!?

How about drawing a character running? Does that count in my training? No?!?

The Disney Princess Half Marathon is approaching and I had better keep on top of my training and do my run today... but I also feel the urge to practice my character art and sketch. Some days it's absolute garbage- but that's the point of practice, isn't it? Strengthen those bits and work out the kinks... Creativity is so much like athletic training. You can only get better with practice and if you don't use it- it can take a lot to get back where you were!

Now that I've sketched something out... Time to run!

New Vinylmation One of a Kinds!

Huge delay in posts, but life can be like that. :)  Here are my two newest One-of-a-kind Vinylmation figures. They are each 9" tall. Each has sculpted elements.  I also mentioned in my previous post a few projects I was finishing up but hadn't posted pictures. Here they are! 4 one-of-a-kind Vinylmation pieces I did for Mickey's Circus Trading event this past summer.

Doctor Facilier was in a fortune telling booth. I like using the popular characters but it's nice when I can find a place for ones who don't get the spotlight as often. There is a soft spotlight above him and the candles are flickering LEDs. The lighting added a nice quality to the mood.  The Neverland Mermaid was a bit more abstract. I wanted the freedom to experiment and I'm very pleased with the way she turned out. I thought the display case was a nice touch! ;)  She's sitting on a rock and yes- there is a hidden Mickey made from barnacles on the back of the rock. Her tail is sculpted with hand cut/placed individual paper scales. This one has a lot of sparkle to it. It's safe to say those two were pretty time consuming.  Next are Chip and Dale- decked out as clowns for the circus theme. These four took a lot of time to complete but they are very special to me.

I am very happy to say I'm putting the finishing touches on 4 big projects right now. Sadly, it's too soon to post anything, but I am so proud of them and can't wait to share them with the world! Coming soon!

It's a little too soon to put away the pencils and paint, though- as there are lots of other projects I'm wanting to do! I love it when I'm in a groove like this! Yay for productivity! :)

Teaser....

I will have more art to share soon. I have several pieces in the works but I can't reveal them quite yet.  I'm hoping they'll be well received as I've been putting a lot of work into all of these pieces. Perhaps while I'm waiting to be able to share some of them- I can post other art. Stay tuned!

Tangled and Tinker Bell.....


Thank you to everyone who comes out when I have signings! I appreciate it!  Last month's was a fantastic turnout for the Piece of Disney Movies Tangled pin. This film is very close to my heart and it was my pleasure to get to work on this pin. I was so touched at people's responses to it at the signing. I had another signing last night at Downtown Disney for the Attraction Poster pin for the Jungle Cruise. I met some wonderful people- and I can't tell you guys how much it means to me that you come out to say hello. Thank you so much!

To make a great night even better, yesterday I found out that some very nice people "adopted" my One-of-a-kind Custom Rapunzel Vinylmation.  I will miss her and she will always be one of my favorite customs, but it's nice to see her go home with such wonderful people. I love doing custom Vinyls, and it's great when I have the chance to talk to the people who enjoy my work.

I do have more signings coming up.  They're 5-7pm at Disney's Pin Traders at the Downtown Disney Marketplace. If you're nearby and want to stop and say hello, I'd love to meet you! Here are the dates:

Friday, July 27
Friday, August 10
Friday, September 27

They say we are birds of a feather....

Again- so sorry for the delay in posts! I have been very busy with projects for clients- but I'm beginning to find time to work on things for fun/practice- whatever floats my boat!  This would fall into that category. I love Disney- and I have found myself spending a lot of time at Epcot.  This is still a work in progress. I have colors to change and some additional highlights, shadows, details to attend to- but it's so nice to stretch my legs and draw/paint whatever I feel like doing.  This is acrylic paint on a wooden canvas. It's far from done but I feel like I'm overdue for posts. ;)  The content, of course- is ©DISNEY.

Sorry for the delay in posts! Life gets crazy sometimes!

I'm happy to report that I do have a few projects in the works. I will post soon.

Stay tuned!