Umbrella PULP

Updating

Isa — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 03:58:39 +0000

A series of Hans Christian Andersen inspired watercolor drawings completed last December for a national children’s book illustration exhibit. These pieces were part of a juried collection over at the gallery.

The largest measures 5×5″.

Tabletless.

Isa — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:05:41 +0000

2012: When diagnosed with carpal tunnel, I can fondly remember this humble endeavor as the moment I lost the ability to painlessly floss.

Experimental design done for one of my instructor’s clients.

Now, I’m not a graphic designer. My flirtation with Adobe Illustrator extended little beyond 30 minutes, 25 of which were full of silent frustration and not-so-silent swearing to the absence of selected hardware. I’m not a patient (or particularly rational) person when I expect a program that boasts the capacity to do everything for you to actually do everything for you, you see.

Fortunately, I stumbled upon the less intimidating trial version of Xara. Briefly? It offers an intuitive interface and simple formatting solutions for total vector delinquents like yours truly.

Oh, Xara, I think you shall be the newest receptacle of my infatuation.

Downtime

Isa — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:54:40 +0000

Sketches done to relieve tedium. Top to bottom: Elisa Maza (Gargoyles), Sokka (Avatar: The Last Airbender), Nami (One Piece)

Your scanner adds 10 pounds!

Isa — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 02:32:12 +0000

Watercolor

Technical pen, red copic

So, there goes my second attempt at throwing down some watercolor. I’m honestly growing fond of it. This medium didn’t respond as harshly as I had thought it would, and it was rather forgiving of my inexperience. This only makes me eager to take an actual watercolor painting course.

Both pieces were done for a “Guinness World Records” illustration project.

Go away!

Isa — Thu, 15 May 2008 05:38:04 +0000

Image done for an anti-power plant rally in Hayward, CA.

Old sketches

Isa — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:53:46 +0000

Late 2007 – Early 2008

2/23

Isa — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:27:47 +0000

One year closer to discovering universal truth. Through senility.

Herbivore.

RO contest work

Isa — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:43:53 +0000

Pencil sketch & Painter

Don Edwards

Isa — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:41:56 +0000

One of the best things about working at a national wildlife refuge?

Dollheart

Isa — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 21:33:19 +0000

Dollheart International began manufacturing my 2006 L’amoreux designs. The theme provided was “Tarot”, and this was my attempt at translating “The Lovers” into something appropriate for the Dollheart brand.

These were the designs they could not do: