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Testing, Testing… Imp

Published April 13, 2016 Crochet , journal Leave a Comment
Tags: art, beanie, cowl, crochet, hermosa, scarf, slouch, test

So finally get to post again. I have been really busy trying to get caught up sonce my surgery. My not napping toddler has been testing me too… hence the title. I tested this gorgeous slouch, the Hermosa Slouch and the Hermosa Cowl and Scarf from Laura Maes Crochet. I loved how the contrasting colors really make the pattern pop. Even Stormy Mo approved.

Lil’ Red Riding Hood… Teri Hood

Published February 26, 2016 Crochet , experience , illustration 4 Comments
Tags: art, crochet, hood, red riding hood, test, texture, triplstitchin

I have been crazy busy with testing crochet patterns. Here are two designs I tested for TripleStitchin Custom Crochet Werks, the Teri Hood and the Teri Buttoned Cowl. Its a beautiful texture. I used both Simply Soft Caron and Red Heart Boutique Unforgettable.

Bamboo Courtney

Published February 25, 2016 Crochet , experience , illustration 5 Comments
Tags: art, bamboo, beanie, cotton, Courtney, crochet, hat, Salter Stitches

Check out this amazing hat designed by Salter Stitches… the Courtney Hat which is made with a super soft Bamboo Cotton. Have you worked with it before? This was a first for me and definitely not the last.

3Cs: Cozy Crochet and Congratulations!

Published February 13, 2016 Crochet , experience Leave a Comment
Tags: beanie, crafty ridge, crochet, giveaway, slouch, sweater

Sweater Fingerless Gloves ©2015 alecia goodman to present pattern by Crafty Ridge, www.CraftyRidge.com

I tested this cozy warm hat for Crafty Ridge, Sweater Slouch Beanie. Its like a sweater for your head. I also tested the pattern for the matching Sweater Fingerless Gloves. Of course my child loves them.

Congratulations to Crafty Ridge for reaching 4k on their page. There is an awesome giveaway so make sure you go enter. Not to mention check out all of her amazing designs.

Wrapped in Warmth

Published February 4, 2016 Crochet , experience 1 Comment
Tags: cardi, chanel, crochet, epoque, ocean, paintbrush, painted, red heart soft, warmth, wrap, wrapped

I recently did a test for Sweet Potato Crochet Creations for the Battle of the Stitches. It involved the paintbrush stitch and the theme wrapped in warmth. Its a beautiful stitch, but it’s a yarn eater. I did some frogging before I figured out the stitch itself. After that it went together beautifully. This was my first ever sweater, cardi, etc. I was a bit nervous. What do you think? I think my next one will be done in a solid color like plum.

All about the “G”

Published January 5, 2016 drawing , illustration , journal Leave a Comment
Tags: art, drawing, exchange, G, ink drawing, patterns, pen, zen tangle

Recently I participated in an gift exchange. My giftee, has a special area of her home called her g spot. The wall has many different Gs. This is what I created specifically for her. I plan on making more for my own home and for my family too.

Growing W’s as Books

Published May 23, 2015 experience , Graphic Design , illustration Leave a Comment
Tags: black and white drawing, book, books, design, development, grow, growth, learning, logo, logo design, organic, pencil, sketch, sketch book, wheat, wichita

Recently I worked on creating a logo for the Wichita Literacy and Learning. I had to go through a bit of development, see the sketches below. I like working old school with paper and pencil first, then I move to the computer. The first finished design just was not right. After some thinking and reworking here is the finished design… Do you understand the concept?

Heart Break Charlie, Strong Bond of Family

Published February 25, 2015 experience , Favorites , illustration , journal , portrait 1 Comment
Tags: art, black and white drawing, characters, charcoal, Charlie, dog, drawing, illustration, Illustration Friday, journal experience, lab, labrador, light, painting, photography, relationships, sketch book

Not too long ago I had a blonde haired blue eyed baby boy. We went to a play group at the local hospital here. We met some wonderful moms and dads… making many friends for life. One of these moms, Sarah, let me be part of a super secret Christmas present for her husband. It was a portrait of their fur baby Charlie, a beautiful lab and so sweet too. I finished the portrait and was ready to ship it to her as they had moved, miss them terribly. I was heart broken and sad to find out Charlie wasn’t doing very well at all. As requested I held on to the portrait for an additional week while the family said their good byes. Thank you for letting me create this portrait for you. Media gray paper and charcoal pencil

I submitted this to Illustration Friday for the category of “Strong”. I believe there are strong bonds of family between friends and fur babies.

Marco Polo, Found You Cole

Published April 11, 2014 illustration , journal , portrait 3 Comments
Tags: art, Cole, color, concept, design, dog, drawing, drawings, figurative, fine art, hide, illustration, journal experience, light, marco, marco polo, painting, pastel, pastels, pencil, polo, portrait, sketch, sketch book, space

And here we go… As long as my customer loves this it is finished. I had a difficult time figuring out the right amount of detail, color (muted versus not), and how much to include of the sofa over all to not take away from Cole. He is just too beautiful, did not want to destroy the focal point with too much background. What do you think?

“Cole”, portrait update 7 ©2013 alecia goodman to present

So Close, Background Yes or No?

Published March 8, 2014 Graphic Design , illustration , journal , portrait 7 Comments
Tags: art, background, black and white drawing, characters, Cole, color, concept, design, dog, drawing, drawings, figurative, fine art, graphic, graphic design, illustration, journal experience, light, painting, pastel, pastels, pencil, photography, portrait, progress, sketch, sketch book, space

So close. Cole is almost finished. Thank goodness, I worry this one has taken longer than it should. Partly because of the detail and also because of my shortage of time with a new baby. Hopefully I can finish this weekend. Now for the big question, does it need some information of the background? If yes than I am thinking a dulled brown or gray to bring in the arm of the chair that would help place Cole. What do you think?

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