Alice in Libraryland

A blog devoted to the discussion of graphic novels, art, bookish geekery, and the misadventures of a public library worker in Delaware.

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This winter there was a new addition to the family in the form of a brand new nephew. I wanted to gift something he could enjoy through the years, so I painted this for his nursery. It’s based off the children’s poem Wynken, Blynken, and Nod.  And Nod.

Wynken, Blynken, and Nod one night Sailed off in a wooden shoe,— Sailed on a river of crystal light Into a sea of dew. “Where are you going, and what do you wish?” The old moon asked the three. “We have come to fish for the herring-fish That live in this beautiful sea; Nets of silver and gold have we," Said Wynken, Blynken, And Nod.

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Wynken, Blynken, and Nod This winter there was a new addition to the family in the form of a brand new nephew.

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Secret Santa Portrait Reveal

Secret Santa Portrait Reveal

Finally! Today is the day! I can post this lovely portrait I did for the Sktchy app’s Secret Santa art exchange. I sent the piece off 2 weeks ago, but couldn’t post it until today to keep the surprise. We were provided a small piece of cardstock for the project.  I treated the cardstock they provided with watercolor grounds before painting over it, which gave it a fun texture.

Merry Artmas!

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Secret Santa Art Exchange! As I'm sure I've mentioned in recent posts, I joined the SKTCHY app, and I'm digging it.

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Quick Live Drawing Session

Quick Live Drawing Session

It’s getting to be snuggle in your pj’s under a mound of blankets weather. I bundled up in a ridiculous Hello Kitty onesie tonight and drew a quick rendition of myself as Death the Endless.

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New Live Sketching on Twitch + New Painting

New Live Sketching on Twitch + New Painting

I have another live video creating a portrait sketch from the Sktchy app on my Twitch channel. Go to TWITCH.TV/UGLYSTEPSISTER to view it. Please watch and follow me there! My streaming art channel is just a fledgling now, but I have big plans in store!

Finished piece from the Twitch channel. Micron pen and marker. 

And here is an alcohol ink painting I started to demonstrate different techniques…

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Thursday Night Portrait Session

Thursday Night Portrait Session

Who worked an 11 hour shift at work, came home and did a live drawing session? THIS LADY. I’ve been getting a lot of inspiration from a new drawing app. Tonight I drew something based on an “inspiration” photo. Below is the finished product, along with a short  in process video. The full streaming video is there beginning to end on my Twitch channel . CLICK HERE TO TAKE A LOOK.

“Vamp.” Marker,…

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Boo Who?

The countdown to my favorite holiday is T minus 5 days: HALLOWEEN.

I’ve been having a witchy period. That’s why this week’s Illustration Friday theme was perfect for me. CLICK HERE to see my submission and give it a Facebook “like.”

And a few updates. First of all, I have a new domain name for this site! Use UglyStepsisterArt.comto visit the site directly now. Secondly, I have a shiny new Twitch…

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“Cue to your face so forsaken  Crushed by the way that you cry  Cue to your face so forsaken  Say goodbye” 

2 things to share with all of your in internetland.

First off, there is just one more week for my artist scavenger hunt! If you don’t know what that’s all about, I have hidden my artist business cards up and down the Northeast coast this summer. Locations include Montreal, QB, Northern and Southern Delaware, Burlington, VT, and Albany, NY. If you find one contact me through my website or Facebook page to claim a free custom piece of art! I will continue to hide more of the art business cards in northern Delaware until the end of August.

Secondly, my second (and final) destination of my summer travels was the Lewes/Rehobeth beaches. Below are a few sketches and paintings inspired by and done on my travels. The alcohol ink painting was inspired by visiting the Zwaanendael Museum where I discovered the Merman of Lewes.

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Summer’s Gone "Cue to your face so forsaken  Crushed by the way that you cry  Cue to your face so forsaken 

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One of my art jewelry pieces is off to a new home! The Poe headband features a E.A. Poe painting set in a lightweight silver cameo frame, and is mounted on a black sequined headband.

You can see more of my art jewelry (and hand-painted coasters, original artwork, and prints) at my shop HERE.

Poe Finds a New Home One of my art jewelry pieces is off to a new home! The Poe headband features a E.A.

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It’s Friday the 13th! Hail, hail all things spooky!

Now on to a few recent drawings from my sketchbook. Click below to check them out.

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I have some exhibition news coming soon. Keep your eyes peeled on this site and my Facebook.

Friday the 13th- May the Spooky Be With You It's Friday the 13th! Hail, hail all things spooky! Now on to a few recent drawings from my sketchbook.

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Recently, I visited Montreal and Vermont. I never leave home without at least a few art mediums, so I was able to capture sketches of the rooftop view from our lodgings in Montreal, Dieu du Ciel on Laurier Ave, a plein air watercolor of the view from the courtyard in the middle of Old Port Montreal, and Foam Brewery in Vermont. Click through the slideshow to see.

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While on my adventures, I created a little art scavenger hunt. I placed my artist business cards in various locations. If you’re a local and you find one of them, send me a message HERE for a surprise. Over the duration of the summer people in PA, MD, and DE will have a chance at the scavenger hunt. Click through the photos for hints!

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Travelin’ Blog Recently, I visited Montreal and Vermont. I never leave home without at least a few art mediums, so I was able to capture sketches of the rooftop view from our lodgings in Montreal, Dieu du Ciel on Laurier Ave, a plein air watercolor of the view from the courtyard in the middle of Old Port Montreal, and Foam Brewery in Vermont.

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I get to go to a Free alt folk show for work. Poor me. :p First show of the Summer Concert Series in my library. I’m really proud of this program. I vetted the artists and #shanepalko sounds even better live. #librariesrock #summerconcertseries #musicprogramming #shanepalko #librarylife (at Delaware City Library)

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I get to go to a Free alt folk show for work. Poor me. :p First show of the Summer Concert Series in my library. I’m really proud of this program. I vetted the artists and #shanepalko sounds even better live. #librariesrock #summerconcertseries #musicprogramming #shanepalko #librarylife (at Delaware City Library)

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I get to go to a Free alt folk show for work. Poor me. :p First show of the Summer Concert Series in my library. I’m really proud of this program. I vetted the artists and #shanepalko sounds even better live. #librariesrock #summerconcertseries #musicprogramming #shanepalko #librarylife (at Delaware City Library)

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I get to go to a Free alt folk show for work. Poor me. :p First show of the Summer Concert Series in my library. I’m really proud of this program. I vetted the artists and #shanepalko sounds even better live. #librariesrock #summerconcertseries #musicprogramming #shanepalko #librarylife (at Delaware City Library)

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I get to go to a Free alt folk show for work. Poor me. :p First show of the Summer Concert Series in my library. I’m really proud of this program. I vetted the artists and #shanepalko sounds even better live. #librariesrock #summerconcertseries #musicprogramming #shanepalko #librarylife (at Delaware City Library)

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I get to go to a Free alt folk show for work. Poor me. :p First show of the Summer Concert Series in my library. I’m really proud of this program. I vetted the artists and #shanepalko sounds even better live. #librariesrock #summerconcertseries #musicprogramming #shanepalko #librarylife (at Delaware City Library)