Ups and Downs

So this unemployment journey is a rough one. Full of indecision, doubt and fear. One great thing to come out of it is a lot of learning. I've been taking classes like crazy trying to soak up as much new info as possible. I've even signed up to be a real curriculum student at our local community college to get my certificate in Web Design. Since I've only been neck deep in the illustration side, I didn't diversify my skills. But honestly, I can't think of anything else I want to do, but illustrate. I'm trying really really hard to reinvent myself. Not an easy feat with a spirited toddler wanting a lot of my attention.


Also, I've recently become a published member of the society for children's writers and illustrators!

smokey mountain boy.

smokey mountain boy.
Originally uploaded by starleneg

Fall is the best time of year, I swear. I always feel so excited when the air starts to nip at you a bit and the leaves show their stuff. We recently went up to the (higher) mountains to visit some family that I only get to see once a year at most. It was hours of outside time for Ro, which he thrived on, lots of games of dominoes and the best homemade pickles by Uncle Bill.

Spice Pickles....mmmm....mmmmm....good! I need to make those next year. This year I made bread and butter pickles. Those fresh cucumbers floating in that brine are so pretty. Too bad, I didn't take a photo.

Family Collaboration

Ro, his dad and I did some watercolor painting yesterday and I couldn't help, but see some little creatures hiding in there.

Kwan-Kwest: How To Work with an Illustrator!

Kwan-Kwest: How To Work with an Illustrator!: "Cool little video that takes a new client on a basic tour of the process of working with an Illustrator! Enjoy!"

Gearing up for monsters!

here they come....candy monsters!

Sigh...

Things are not easy in the unemployed world. I had to make a hard decision this week and turn down a job offer....Hoping it wasn't a huge mistake. We'll see!

Acrobat

Here is my first Illustration Friday submission since Ro was born...Practice makes perfect, right? Also posted here.