S.E. Illustrator

Captain's Log: Adventures on the Artists Sea

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Concept, Technique and Illustration

The collection of projects for Concept, Technique and Illustration class. Take a look! #artist #mastersdegree #illustrations #aau #conceptart

So this class may have only three projects, but they were intense. There was a lot of research and trial and error throughout each project. I think the children’s book illustration really shows my process and how I take each critique and pushing myself with each assignment. I loved the flow of this class and the projects. I defiantly feel like I am finding my style and place in the world of…

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Head Drawing

Portfolio of my projects from my Spring 2021 Head Drawing class. #portraitdrawings #aau #mastersdegree #portfolio #artist

Well what can I say about this class? It was about what you think it was about, portraiture. We started out very basic and working on light and shadow and how it works within the facial features. The last four projects we used soft pastels (for three) and oil paints (for one). The soft pastels were fun, but it was a lot of layer building and a huge mess. And I rediscovered why I loath oil paints…

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The Visual Elements of a Story

Come see the process of how an illustrator develops a story. Massive semester long project from The Visual Elements of a Story class. #mastersdegree #aau #illustrator #fromthegroundup #illustration #aliceinwonderland

This class was one big assignment. It is basically all the steps that an illustrator makes to create a story for a book, game, movie, or what ever they are assigned to do. I decided to go ahead with choosing Alice in Wonderland for this project. Alice in Wonderland is my all-time favorite story. I have read it at least a dozen times. I thought for this project I would go for more of a fantasy…

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Entry 51: Oops

Hey Crew! I feel like that puppy that got into trouble and is trying to be cute and innocent. Yeah, that is me. My bad. I don’t have any excuses. So, I think it is best to just dive right in to the update. First semester is in the bag! You can see the work that I produced in my classes here. I am so thankful that I have chosen to go back to school. I feel myself improving everyday. Spring 2021…

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Entry 50: The Final Pieces are Found!

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Zodiac Collection

Zodiac Collection The complete Zodiac Signs and all their glory!

The complete Zodiac Signs and all their glory! Such a story in each piece. Down below are links to each Sign’s post. Feel free to read them to your heart’s content!

Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces Aries Taurus & Gemini

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Entry 49: It is What it is

Entry 49: It is What it is Time to meet this headstrong ram. #ZodiacSeries #ZodiacSigns #Aries #Ram #fire #Mars #volcano #acrylicpainting #art #painting #update #whatstocome #artists #fun

Hey Crew!

Welcome back! How are you all doing? I totally lost track of time yesterday and forgot to post my #BlackoutFridays post again! So that means another 2 for 1 this coming Friday. I am sorry to let you down. Everything has been turned upside down and I am trying to keep up with it all. Thank you for staying with me and supporting me. Now back to the content you came for!

Aries the…

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Entry 48: Arteza Awards 2020 Update

Entry 48: Arteza Awards 2020 Update #ArtezaAwards #update #outcome #notstoppinghere #savethebees #selfpride #art #doingwhatilove #ontothenextadventure

Hey Crew!

Welcome back! How are you doing? Time seems to be getting away from me this week. Just when I think I am ahead, I fall behind. The struggle. I think I am finally organized enough to start this semester off on a good foot. Hopefully. That is all I got for this little life update.

Winning Wasn’t the Goal

I want to say congratulations to the winners of the Arteza Awards. Please…

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Entry 47: Rest In Power, Our King

Entry 47: Rest In Power, Our King #RestInPower #ChadwickBoseman #tribute #sorrow #hero #King #THEBlackPanther #Thankyou

Hello Crew,

Today is going to be a bit sorrowful. Sometimes things hit people hard, even if you are on the outside looking in.

For those of you who haven’t heard, Friday August 28, 2020, Chadwick Boseman lost his battle with cancer at the age of 43. He never let on that he was struggling with something that was so terminal. I was introduced to Chadwick in Mavel’s Captain America: Civil Wara…

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Entry 46: September Update

Entry 46: September Update What is on the books for September? #September #update #newschedule #news #newseries #grindin #artist #growth #school #MastersinIllustration

Hey Crew!

Welcome back! How is everyone doing? Things are coming down to the wire. Don’t forget to register to vote for the November elections. Some States are allowing early voting due to the fact we are going to be relying heavily on mail-in ballots for this election. So look it up and get to it. Change is coming, which side of history are you going to be with? That is all for today’s public…

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Entry 45: Flowing like a Stream

Entry 45: Flowing like a Stream Next up Pisces! We all could use a dash of this Sign every now and again. #ZodiacSeries #Pisces #water #Neptune #stream #acrylicpainting #art #painting #series #update #flowinglikeastream #artist

Hey Crew!

Welcome back! How are you all doing? To those hit by Hurricane Laura, I hope that you and your family are safe. I have a dear friend that lives near Baton Rouge, and I was texting her through the whole thing. Mother Nature is not a force to underestimate or undermine. And to all those that are targets during hurricane season, stay safe and listen to the scientists. The season isn’t…

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Entry 44: Time for a New Look (Part 2)

Entry 44: Time for a New Look (Part 2) I need your help! I have too many designs to choose from! #update #typography #design #needhelp #branding #businesscards #layouts #toomanytodecide #feedback #logo #thestruggleisreal

Hey Crew!

Welcome back! How are you guys doing? 8 more days until classes start! I can’t believe it! Summer is coming to a close, autumn is just around the corner, and time keeps ticking. Time to take a breath and prepare for the future. Let’s do this!

Business Cards, Letterheads, and Resumes

So, after much thought, I have decided that I am not going to be changing my logo for a while.…

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Entry 43: Thoughts about School

Entry 43: Thoughts about School Just some thoughts before classes start. #thoughts #struggles #beforeschool #predictions #continuingeducation

Hey Crew!

Welcome back! Sorry, I kind of ghosted you guys yesterday. I had some things to get done before classes start. Today was supposed to be a Fan-Art day, but I couldn’t come up with anything interesting. The struggle bus has been hitting me hard the past couple of days. Hopefully things turn around soon. I just have to remember it is ok to take a break and recharge. Whether or not it is…

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The Struggles of an Artist Come along with Rowen witness the ups and downs of an artist. Updated every other Sunday, opposite of Floof. #TheStrugglesofanArtist #SundayComics #SundaysSpecial #Rowen #art #comics #illustration #artist #illustrator #fun It is finally time. Time to get back to our roots. Come along with Rowen witness the ups and downs of an artist. Updated every other Sunday, opposite of Floof.

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Entry 42: Time to Rebel

Entry 42: Time to Rebel Time to meet the rebellious Sign. What do you think? #ZodiacSeries #ZodiacSigns #Aquarius #Saturn #Uranus #rebel #art #acrylicpainting #wind #clouds #stars #updates #artist #process #8down4togo

Hey Crew!

Welcome back! How was everyone’s week? Anyone have any good news to share? As for your Captain, it has been the same old, same old. Although, I have been slacking on my self care routine. I have just been grinding so much with my art and prepping for school, I have forgotten to take a moment to breathe. I have tried to convince myself that the hour and a half plus at the gym is…

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Entry 41: Time for a New Look (Part 1)

Entry 41: Time for a New Look (Part 1) Time for an upgrade! Who else is ready? #upgrade #update #graphicdesign #logos #branding #multiparter #selfmade #glowup #madebyme #intro

Hey Crew!

Welcome back! It is Wednesday, that means the week is almost over! 15 more days until classes start! I still can’t believe I am starting my Master’s degree. Who would have thought this was going to be my life in 2020? I sure as hell did not. Things are looking clearer of late. We can only go up from here.

Sometimes Change is Good

Anyways, today we are going to be discussing…

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Entry 40: In the Name of the Moon!

Entry 40: In the Name of the Moon! What happens when you combine two things you love? Something you can rightfully be proud of. #fanart #SailorMoon #PrincessSerenity #ArtDeco #Erté #illustration #proud #love #obsession #art #artist #dowhatyoulove

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Welcome back! How are you doing? Hopefully nothing too crazy has happened lately. I think we all need a vacation and a peace of mind. The world just seems to become a bigger and bigger dumpster fire everyday it seems. I have been listening to music that I loved when I was younger. A good dose of nostalgia is comforting. What was in your playlist back when life was simpler for you?…

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