Sketches for an art for friend

    This is some sketches for a friend's, Mikie's, character Rose. She is wearing Lolita fashion, which the first set of sketches are studies for. The others are ideas of what her character would be doing in Wonderland for a photo shot. So hope you all enjoy these sketches. The final piece will be in Watercolor, which I'll upload when finished.

Utah State Fair

    As you may or may not know, the Utah State Fair is here. It is one until September 18. I recommend going not only for the usual rides, animals, and shops-but for the unusual. This year they have Sea Lion and Australian animal show. Also there is wonderful flower, vegetables, and fruit contest. This year they have a pumpkin that weighs 395 pounds! It is cool to see.

     The have the usual assortment of farm animals such as rabbits, chickens, bulls, cows, sheep, pigs, and goats. There is also an Emu. They are currently holding a contest to name it; I've entered. They of course have the various of arts to see and upgraded the creative arts into a bigger building. So there is more to see and enjoy. The featured artist in the Fine Art section are amazing. So go see both the usual delights and new ones. ((The image is obviously inspired by the giant pumpkin and Australian wallaby with rabbit, goose, sheep, and emu in background.))

My Sister's Wedding: Robot Cupcake Monkey Themed

       When this posts, I'll be in California at my sister's wedding. In the illustration here I made my sister, Evelyn Conners, into a monkey. And her husband(on the day you see this), Eric Lang, into a robot. In case you've haven't guessed by the picture, they are having a Robot Cupcake Monkey Wedding. Which is interesting to try to get things theme to. It will be unique and interesting (and a bit of an adventure knowing my sister). So, hope you enjoy the imagery. 

Sketches

  The image you see to the side is a sketch I did in pen when I finally came up with an image to do for my sister's wedding. Today we will be driving down to California to attend. So a small road trip of sorts. I have some other random sketches added below of ideas that will be art on this blog eventually.

Labor Day

     

                The first celebration of this holiday was back September 5, 1882 (A Tuesday) in New York City. It was only in around 1884, it was proposed to be the 1st Monday of the month. It began as a Working Men's Holiday. Now days it just a day we try to take off, celebrate with fireworks, bar-b-ques, etc. Just remember this holiday is for all us workers. Our hard work has a purpose and is good to pay the bills. Let's continue to keep up the good work and enjoy this day.

                 As a random side note, I was doing a completely different type of illustration for this day that ended up evolving to an illustration better suited for All Soul's Day. So, you'll see it November 2 of this year.