Though I’ve never actually seen ghosts, I’ve been having dreams about them very frequently lately. This is what they look like:
Already. I’ve had so much this past year that I’m thankful for.
thank you
for my wonderful family, my friends, my teachers, my husband. For my health, my opportunities, and all of the free-thinking, creative people who inspire me every day.
I have so much to love, and so much catching up to do.
I could go to this show.
A few more new drawings, each 5.5″x6″, graphite on 93 lb drawing paper. They’re all available for sale here:
I was really thinking about Hayao Miyazaki’s earlier work here, specifically Nausicca, with the little creatures and environmental overtones, and especially his strong, young, beautiful heroines.
StasiaB Illustration on Etsy is officially open!
I’ve been working really hard on getting this shop set up, and I’m new to it, so any critiques or advice will be much appreciated!
My newest little drawing is now available here:
6″x6″, graphite on 93 lb drawing paper. Detail:
So, Seattle was its usual gray, damp, beautiful self, but it’s good to be back home. Kevin and I met with our publisher, organized the pages for The Virgin Project 2, decided on a final cover image, and are excitedly awaiting the finalization of contracts and all that legal jazz. Grace has been so helpful through all of this!
In other news, I’ve started experimenting with getting prints done, as I don’t yet have my dream printer or press… specifically in color and on watercolor paper! I’m working on getting an etsy shop set up, with mostly original work for sale, but am considering getting some prints made up of my digital work, especially those in the “Cute Girl” series. An example:
I already have a number of pieces in mind, but I will do special requests, and if a specific piece is mentioned often, I might just do a bulk run. I’m a sucker for paper, so I’m trying to get the most luscious stuff I can get my hands on! I will keep you posted.
