Another outlook on life...
Tagged colored pencil and gouache renderings
A Design a Day – Day 362 (Being Silly with Cilantro – A Rendering Dedicated to Mr. Sill)
I took inspiration tonight for a delicate leafy earring design from a piece of cilantro.
A Design a Day – Day 355 (Assessing Progress)
As artists it is easy to fall prey to the self-defeating thought, "I haven't created anything new." This series of earring variations on a common design motif is paired with an inspiring quote from George Balanchine to prove that new combinations can result in new and varied outcomes.
A Design a Day – Day 341 (Posy Rings Along with Some Poesy)
A set of simple posy rings are paired with a cute bit of poesy.
A Design a Day – Day 331 (A Subjective Look at Style)
One man's style is another's raised eyebrow. A funny experience at the salon makes me ponder what is fashion and style.
A Design a Day – Day 318 (Keeping Things Lacy)
An intricate gold and diamond scroll lace-work heart is hand-rendered using colored pencils and gouache by award-winning designer Joana Miranda
A Design a Day – Day 317 (Nurturing Both Creativity and Confidence)
Thoughts on the importance of self-acceptance as a means towards nurturing both creativity and confidence.
A Design a Day – Day 315 (A Heart Turned Upside Down, But Not Inside Out!)
An extravagant pendant rendering features sapphires, an amethyst, a diamond and a pearl.
A Design a Day – Day 313 (With a Heart Full of Thanks)
A lovely rock crystal, diamond and white gold heart pendant rendering honors all of the wonderful people around me.
A Design a Day – Day 312 (Living in the Moment – Design by Design)
A reflection on the many well-focused moments that have come from being absorbed in attempting to create a work of beauty each day.