TREASURING THE LAST DAYS OF SUMMER

 SUMMER FLOWERS IN COFFEE POT

Here is a recent update of a favorite illustration I created celebrating the flowers of Summer.

You can see this illustration on Fine Art America

Check out the photos below...

MORE FLORAL FUN

Daisies and Hydrangea in Blue and White Vase 

Having fun doing new versions of florals in vases as I look forward to spring.

You can fine this illustration as seen above and below on various products on by clicking on this link:

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DESIGN REVIEW

SUMMER FLORAL SUNSHINE

 Sometimes when reviewing some of my illustrations, I design to make revisions. 

The illustration above is a revision of a design below that I created last year.

The more I looked at the original, 

I was not quite happy with it. 

The beauty of illustrating digitally 

is that it is more forgiving. 

Unhappy with the color? Layout? 

One can always make changes! 

You get to play more! 

I is for Iris

 I is for Iris

I is for Iris is a new illustration and addition to my illustrated alphabet letter collection I call Alphabet Soup.

The letter I seems always to be a challenge. 

Here are some others I have illustrated in the past:

I is for Ice Cream

I is for Indian

I is for Ironing Board

Here's hoping that the new addition, I for Iris, has some selling appeal.

Latest Illustrations

 Morning Visitor

Above is an illustration I did earlier this month to escape the gray days of winter.

Thought it would be nice to have a different view of summer weather out the window.

What is Done in Love

The above illustration was inspired by an older illustration I did years ago with the same quote and subject matter.

The beauty of designing digitally is being able to create different versions and looks.

Below is the older illustration:

When reviewing the older illustration, I first thought to make the cup less busy and then proceeded to make more changes, like the bird, background color, many of the flowers, etc.

I remember seeing many paintings an artist would illustrate of similar subject matter with changes of perspective, color, etc. But before the ability of being to illustrate digitally, the artist had to start from scratch and it was much more difficult to make changes once one started. 

Designing and illustrating digitally is far more forgiving and makes if fun to create various variations.

Looking Forward to Spring!

 Mixed Flowers in Blue and White Vase

Winter has been holding on and so to chase the winter blues away I have started to work on some floral illustrations. 

Here is my latest in anticipation of Spring!

Check it out on Fine Art America!

It makes a great pillow to freshen up one's decor!

Or a fun Summer tote bag!

Here is hoping Spring arrives soon!

Grandma's Tea Cups

 Grandma's Tea Cups

Inspired by the many tea cups from my grandmother and mother, it was fun to create this whimsical illustration. 

You can find this illustration on many products like the pillow above, just click on this link: Fine Art America

Here are a few more!

Nature's Hope

 Nature's Hope

The fun part of creating art is making more than one version. Below is the first version.

That is the nice thing about working digital, you get to play. Playing gives an artist to second guess, to look and see opportunity for a different look. 

I ended up liking the second version a bit more as it was a bit more natural. 

My wish is either one will give you a smile.

September Bouquet...Saying Goodbye to Summer

September Bouquet

Saying Goodbye to Summer 

I am a fan of Summer with its warm weather, long sunlit days, and the flowers that fill my garden. September has come all too quickly and is speeding into October. So finally I am posting the one last illustration that I did at the end of this summer. 

 

Here is a virtual look at my illustration that you can find on Fine Art America. 

 

You can also find this illustration on other products in Fine Art America as well.

 

 

Capturing Flowers at Summer's End

 Mixed Flowers on Black

I have been slow to post new work this month, but here is one of my newest illustrations as I continue to hang on to what is left of summer. 

The older I get, the more I appreciate flowers and the simple joy they bring. I never tire of illustrating them.

These flowers also bring a bit of flower drama to a coffee mug.

 You can find this illustration as well as others on my Fine Art America link.

Revisiting and Updating: Bright Side

Bright Side

Here is a new version of an illustration that I have revised more than once.

As you can see, the beauty of working digital allows for change. Hopefully the third time is the charm.

Love Blooms Here

Love Blooms Here

I am filled with the beauty of spring!

Here is my newest illustration.

Need a throw pillow for that sunroom?

Check out my art clicking on the link below:

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