ink and watercolor illustration Archives • JOANA MIRANDA STUDIO

Manly Art

My manly art is full of gentle charm and a dose of humor. And even though I find men easier to lampoon, my affection for them runs strong.

Drawing freehand with ink takes courage. Fortunatley, the affordability of my Noodler's Ahab Fountain Pen takes off some of the pressure.

Here are 5 ways to recharge your creativity - an easy enough list to do that just requires some "rinse and repeating" for success.

Sticking with limited color palettes doesn't have to be boring. Furthermore, limited colors can tie together and simplify a busy illustration.

My freehand drawn art is a form of meditation - a chance to practice being in the moment and setting aside my inner critic. Here's the result:

Curious how I go about creating my whimsical art? This series of photographs shows the step-by-step process for my funny housewarming card.

Creating funny character art is a mental process. Keeping a sense of humility, empathy and humor is all part of the exercise, too!

My husband was the inspiration for my latest humorous character design series. I drew these freehand in ink in my Moleskine notebook.

These doodles from my sketchbook are part self portraits and part exercises in unlearning to draw. Needless to say, simplifying is key.

The message in my pandemic greeting card can be tailored to suit your needs. Here's hoping you're all wearing your masks and keeping cheerful!