Second Glance

Count Your Blessings

I have been reviewing some of my artwork as of late and at times feel the need or inspired to go back and make some changes. Maybe it is color or sometimes there is just something missing for me. 

In this case, I change the wording, along with the color, pattern in the cup, and adding a few things such as the bird and ladybug. Oh and of course added a few extra flowers! Adding live interest comes from my years of living in greeting card world. Live interest such as the bird and ladybug seem to warm up the illustration for me. 

Maybe this is just like looking at a room and having the desire to freshen it up a bit by changing the wall color and rearranging the furniture. Anyway, as I worked on it, it made me think to count my own blessings and to be thankful. 

 

The Letter Q

Q is for Quilt and Quill

A new addition to my series of illustrated letters that I call Alphabet Soup. 

It seems Q and X have been the only letters that I have tackled just once. Finally I have gotten around to illustrating another letter Q.

To see more of my letters you can check out my website: picture-book-studio.com 

The Letter K is for Koala

K is for Koala

I think this K is a Keeper. Who doesn't love a Koala bear. 

PS: He is a lucky one after all, with all those ladybugs to bring him luck!

G is for Geisha Girl

G is for Geisha Girl

Here is an new additional G to join my two other G's in my ever growing collection of illustrated letters I call Alphabet Soup.  

I went for some bright color to contrast with the white and milky light grays of  February.

D is for Duncan the Dragon

The Letter D for Duncan the Dragon

I have been thinking that I needed to add another D to the collection of Alphabet Soup.

This is dedicated to all those who love Dragons and the letter D.

Tea Cup Wisdom

Tea Cup Wisdom

I've started collecting quotes here and there with the thought that some of them might inspire a design or two.

So here is a little wisdom on a tea cup I'd like to share 

with all of  you. 

 

A is for Angel

A is for Angel

Here is a new one for the letter A.

With all the craziness in the world today, we can certainly use more guardian ANGELS!

Gods blessings to you all!

Z is for Zebra!

Z is for Zebra!

I have been in the flow of ideas, but I have to confess a bit tired now. 

When I started this project of illustrated letters some 4 years ago, I first started with the letter Z not knowing where it would take off. It seemed like a good idea to tackle Z again.

I shall name him Zack for a new Z come back.

The Letter V for Vase of Verious Flowers

The Letter V for Vase of Various Flowers

Here is a new addition to my Alphabet Soup of Illustrated Letters

with a new Version of the Letter V. 

I kind of thought that the letter V would make a Very Vibrant Visual of a Vase.

Of course one will need Various Vibrant Flowers to fill it!

B is for Baby Bear

B is for Baby Bear

While doing shows this summer I kept getting requests for a baby design. 

Here is a letter B for Baby Bear with a Bouncy Ball, Blocks and Bird Buddy. Hope this gets a good response in upcoming shows this September.

The Letter U for U Turn

U is for U Turn on Utopia Rd.

I have to say U is not an easy letter to inspire an Unusual idea. After doing Mr. U for the letter U, my mind drew a complete blank. But finally, finally, I thought of doing a road in a U shape.

So here is the new U,  unveiled.

T is for Tiger, Tea, & Toucan!

T is for Tiger, Tea & Toucan!

 

Yes, it is another T. Since I have been making alternatives to my original letters in my alphabet series, it was time to illustrate another T.

 

Meet Ted the Tiger who is giving a Tea with Tessa the Terrific Toucan.

By the way, Ted is standing on a Tile floor as he balances Two Teacups while Tessa holds a Tea bag over the Table with the steaming Teapot .

 

 

The Letter S for Swan

S is for Swan

It has become apparent that I needed to add an additional S to my alphabet collection.

So here is Sweet Sally the Swan Swimming Silently. 

The Letter P for Peas in a Pod

P is for Peas in a Pod

Here is a new P to add to my collection of illustrated letters.

P is not just for Peas in a Pod, 

but a Pink Papillon, 

as the French would might call a butterfly,

on a yellow Paisley Paper.

I might add the ladybugs are Precious!

I do hope this is Perfect for some People!

E is for Evergreen & Elf

E is for Elf & Evergreen

Here is my new version adding an elusive elf with an envelope filled with an epistle 

of everlasting love.

The bird's name is Edward.

The elf's name is Echo.

 

 I had decided to do another version of my E for Evergreen. The original below had a red cardinal with red berries which looked rather seasonal. 

 

I think I am liking this new version. I hope it pleases you as well.

O is for the Orange Octopus in the Ocean

O is for the Orange Octopus In the Ocean!

Since my last letter O really didn't have anything to do with the letter "O" except shape, 

I thought to design another letter O.

 

 This orange octopus in the ocean has just discovered the letter O! His name is Oliver. 

The orange fish? Oh, yes, his name is Oscar. 

O is such a nice round shape, even the bubbles are letter O's.

N is for Nessie

N is for Nessie

I have been puzzling over what to do for another letter N. 

It has been difficult. I mean I had a brain freeze. I was looking through the dictionary to see if I could get any inspiration, but all I got was a headache. So then I just started making different letter N's. Upon doing a lowercase script N, I saw it. NESSIE! Phew! These are getting harder and harder to do!

Have a great weekend! Tomorrow I rest!

The Letter K for Knitting and Knitters

K is for Knitting and Knitters!

This is dedicated to all my knitter friends. 

I use to knit as well as sew, but drawing and designing took over. I was always amazed at those that could knit a sweeter and have all their rows even. If you ever receive something knitted by a friend, treat it with care and reverence for it was made with love.

The Letter I for Ibis & Ivy

I is for Ibis & Ivy

I wanted to do another letter I, but I words were not inspiring and I was at a loss. 

There not many I words that are tangible things. 

Okay, there is iguana and iris, but that is about it after ivy and ibis. 

I had to look up what an ibis looked like. To my surprise the birds were not only white, but some are a marvelous RED! 

One was not enough. Of course once I added a second!  There had to be a little romance happening since Valentine's Day is two weeks away. 

He IDOLIZES her! 

Sigh! 

So there we are, my IDEA for the letter I.

The Letter G Makes a Great Goose!

G is for Goose

Must be October that is inspiring this palette. 

I am back to creating more illustrated letters, as in this case the letter G to add to my Alphabet Soup collection. 

George makes a great goose with his grasshopper pal Greg.