Oops.... A Reminder To Always Spell Check

Proof that chatting and sketching can be detrimental to your art work.

On Saturday I had art day with my friend Cheryl, we went to lunch, the local Dick Blick art store and then we settled down and got to business.  I sketched a new painting, she worked with sculpy and we did a lot of chatting.

The chatting may have led to my embarrasing spelling mistake in said new painting, unfortunately I didn't even notice until my husband pointed it out to me when it was about 98% complete.  I mean I know how to spell Moulin Rouge so I didn't even think to spell check.

So I now have a Molin Rouge painting.  Other than the spelling error I think that it turned out pretty good.  I may even hang it at home to remind me to always always check the little things.

Halloween Giveaway at The Cheryl Oz Collection

For all you Halloween lovers out there and art lovers as well you need to hop over to my friend Cheryl's blog to sign up for her Halloween giveaway drawing.  She is giving away this super cute halloween card and a 20% off coupon to her Etsy store which is filled with the most gorgeous art and goodies.  But hurry deadline for the drawing is October 16th!

Sketch Book Sunday

SS Week 1 Strawberries and Lemons, originally uploaded by Sweet_Things_Design.

If you are looking for a way to jump start your creativity or just a way to while away the sumer days I have a great new group for you.

My friend Cheryl started a sketch book Sunday group that is open for anyone to join. Here are the basics, every Sunday she will list a new subject for the group to "sketch". She is using the term sketch loosely to allow for photography or whatever medium you are most comfortable in to allow for more people to join in on the fun.

Submit your entry into the Sketchbook Sunday flickr pool, images will be posted on her blog the following saturday.

Click here to get more specifics on the group.
Click here to join the flickr pool.

The group just started last week and the group challenge was to sketch your favorite summer fruit. This is my submission Strawberries and lemons. 

This weeks challenge is to sketch a trio of small items (3" or less) found in your drawer. I am thinking up my submission for this week Can't wait to share it with you all!

Would You Like A Drink

Would You Like A Drink, originally uploaded by Sweet_Things_Design.

Hi there friends, happy Monday to you all. I hope that you are enjoying the beautiful blue skies and warm temperatures that we are here in Michigan today.

Well here it is the 2nd illustration for the new apron packaging. The illustrations are turning out so well and the packaging is so sweet!!! The cover for the Flirty Girl apron pattern is done and I have the pic, I can't decide if I want to sneak peak it or if I want to wait for the reveal when it is totally complete.... hmmmm. Let me know what you think in the comments!

To see the original photos that inspired this illustration click here.
To see the Chery Oz's other works click here.

Last week and the weekend were kind of long ones for me I was feeling really under the weather but had a big event to attend for work. I got to go to the test track at Ford Motor Company and drive some of the new 2010 vehicles.

I had a blast driving all the new cars! I have been a long time Ford buyer but I have to say I am super impressed with the quality of the new vehicles. I can't wait to go out and get something new now, I am waffling between a Fiesta and a Flex. Total opposites as far as vehicles go but I really loved the feel and handling of both. If only I could buy 2 cars :)

Payton also developed infections in both his ears this weekend which resulted in a quick trip to the ER for some relief yesterday. But I am happy to report he is feeling good and up to his old tricks. He is staying home today with Grandma and last I checked he was splashing around in the baby pool.

Now that everyone is feeling better I am hoping to get more items completed for the shop. And maybe re-take some pics, I took these shots last week while not feeling so well. Going back with a clear head they look a little dark and I think they are a little tilted. What can I say folks I was sick!

Illustration #2

Illustration #2, originally uploaded by Sweet_Things_Design.

Another up-date on how the art is coming for the new Sweet Things apron pattern packaging. This is the 2nd illustration for the Flirty-girl apron pattern packaging. The illustration and inking are complete and now the watercolor begins!

To see the original image click here.

To visit Cheryl Oz's etsy shop for more wonderful watercolor images click here.

Thanks for stopping by!

Work In Progress

Work In Progress , originally uploaded by Sweet_Things_Design.

My friend Cheryl was kind enough to share a photo of the progress she has made on the apron pattern packaging she is working on for my shop today.

The drawing is based on this original photo she took during our lunchtime photoshoot yesterday. Next step is watercolor... so exciting! Thank you Cheryl :)