Free-hand drawing is my way of being in the moment. The resulting illustrations usually have more life, humor and whimsy, too. Here's a demo of my process.
Free-Hand Drawing
From Drawing
Drawings by Joana Miranda Studio
Cat Sketches
Creating different cat breed cat sketches is an important first step in my cartooning process. From there the next steps are to simplify and find the funny!
Pen Sketch Drawing – The People at Penn
Pen sketch drawing with water-soluble pens might seem like a draw back. But I've learned to go "with the flow" to create even more expressive drawings.
Inktober 2019 Final Illustration!
I enjoyed the Inktober art challenge so much that I even created a How To free-hand ink drawing video for my Inktober 2019 final illustration. Enjoy!
New Illustration Projects
Being away from home last week didn't stop me from working on new illustration projects. Here's a recap of all that's new and fun at Joana Miranda Studio!
New Inktober Drawing Videos
Take a look at my new Inktober drawing videos which, since I'm away from home, were done with an improvised drawing table and cell phone holder.
New Whimsical Children’s Book Art
Here's a look at the creation process from pencil rough sketch to finished watercolor for my latest whimsical children's book illustration.
Cartoon Drawing Videos from Joana Miranda Studio
Here are two more cartoon drawing videos showcasing the wonderful line variety I can achieve using my Sailor Fude Nib Fountain Pen. Enjoy!
Freehand Drawings – A Behind the Scenes Look
Inktober 2019 has been the perfect excuse to challenge myself to create freehand drawings in ink. I'm videoing the process for all to see, too!
My Favorite Fountain Pens for Drawing
Currently my favorite fountain pens for drawing are both Fude nib fountain pens. You can see them both in action in these fun video drawings.