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Bow Ties Are Cool! Really…

Published February 15, 2012 illustration 2 Comments
Tags: art, bbc, bow ties, concept, design, doctor, doctor who, graphic, graphic design, illustration, logo, sketch, sketch book, space, t-shirt, t-shirt graphic, television

Happy Valentine’s everyone! I know not everyone cares for this holiday. It tends to come off as a Hallmark Holiday, they do tend to have a card for everything. That is why I like to make gifts for people when I can, they have so much more meaning. So here is the graphic I designed for my husband (finished size is 3.5″ wide by about 7″ or so). Its now on the t-shirt, Whew! Almost out of time, but its done and ready to surprise him when he gets home. YEAH!!! (hoping he still likes it) I think it turned out really well. What do you think?

Am I there yet?

Published February 13, 2012 illustration 2 Comments
Tags: art, background, blanket, concept, dakota, design, dog, drawing, fine art, graphic, illustration, painting, pastel, pastels, pencil, progress, sketch, sketch book, space

I had a number of comments that the negative space was too much due to the way Dakota was laying. The customer had some concerns too. So here is the latest update, hoping I have hit the mark. I didn’t want to include too much and kept it monochrome so the colors would not take away from Dakota.

Popularity, Wallflowers, and Beauty…

Published February 11, 2012 illustration 12 Comments
Tags: art, beauty, concept, dog, drawing, drawings, fine art, graphic, illustration, Illustration Friday, journal experience, light, painting, pastel, pastels, pencil, popularity, progress, self worth, sketch, wallflowers

“Popularity” Illustration Friday’s topic this week. I know this post is truly stretching to fit the parameters, but I just finished this beautiful portrait and wanted to share it (We’ll have to see if the client agrees). Popularity I think this is possibly every preteen, teenage boy’s and girl’s challenge. Always feeling that they are the wallflower and trying to make it into the spotlight. I think with age comes the wisdom to realize popularity is not truly that important, its the beauty inside that matters. Being comfortable with yourself and liking yourself, I think is a challenge for everyone at any age. Dakota is a beautiful dog, I am hoping that I just provided a glimpse of her personality and the beauty it holds.

Doctor Who: “Bow Ties Are Cool”

Published February 9, 2012 illustration 5 Comments
Tags: art, bbc, bow, bow ties, concept, david tennant, design, doctor who, graphic design, illustration, logo design, new, shirt, show, sitcom, t-shirt, television, ties

This is for all the Doctor Who fans… I know this may seem boring, a rehash or even maybe overdone, but for my husband’s Valentines gift I wanted to find a graphic tee for him. I searched the internet for shirts about Dr. Who, especially “Bow Ties Are Cool”. Every where I looked the graphics were just not my cup of tea so I knew he wouldn’t like them either. In fact I became so frustrated and annoyed that I came up with my own spin. I think this may even look nice as a wood burning or a print.

Coming to Life

Published February 5, 2012 portrait 6 Comments
Tags: art, concept, dakota, design, dog, drawing, drawings, figurative, fine art, graphic, illustration, journal experience, light, painting, pastel, pastels, pencil, progress, sketch, sketch book

It always starts with a blank page and then an idea. Always a bit sketchy at first you never know where the drawing will lead you or what you will learn. It is always a challenge, and I welcome that. It keeps things exciting. I am sure when Frankenstein came to life the Doctor was amazed, possibly a little shocked. I am always amazed at what other artists create and more often than not what I can create with just a pencil or a pastel.

Here is my latest update of Dakota… she really is coming to life. Hoping the client is happy with its direction too. I am trying to keep it from going to white since she is somewhat white, but also touched with champagne coloring. I know its not quite right just yet. Hoping my next update sheds some light on the colors.

Keep Moving “Forward”…. IF

Published January 31, 2012 illustration , portrait 6 Comments
Tags: art, concept, Disney, dog, drawings, fine art, forward, Grace, illustration, Illustration Friday, journal experience, meet the robinsons, painting, pastel, pastels, pencil, progress, schnauzer, sketch, sketch book

Illustration Friday’s topic this week is “Forward”. Ever since I saw the Disney film, “Meet the Robinson’s“, I have really liked that motto “Keep Moving Forward”. I was a little nervous about the new portrait I started this weekend, Dakota. The portrait is a bit complicated and challenging as it will end up hanging next to her sister “Grace”. First I had to get sizing correct and approved. The paper had to be the same, which I found after searching since Grace had been done a bit ago. Luckily everything seems to be working so far. Hoping I will be able to finish the portrait this week, but we’ll see just how far I can get… especially since Dakota has a lot of fur.

Here are the initial sketches and beginning of the drawing for Dakota.

Hands 2 Serve — Design

Published January 29, 2012 illustration 1 Comment
Tags: 2, art, color, concept, design, graphic, graphic design, hands, illustration, logo, logo design, ministry, new, pencil, progress, serve, sketch, sketch book, space, trademark

Original Hands 2 Serve Logo ©alecia goodman

(Color) Hands 2 Serve Logo ©alecia goodman

This logo was designed for the Hands 2 Serve Project. Essentially very similar to the Hope In Action Ministry. Members of the project work to improve houses for those in need and are unable to do the work themselves. Like the Hope In Action Ministry all of the work is completed by volunteers (NO they are not paid, but paid through doing a good deed for someone). Design – It was felt that the logo needed to make a bold statement through graphics and color. It would be used both in print and web… and on t-shirts via silkscreen. For the T-shirt, another graphic needed to be designed that would work complimentary with the original.

2nd Graphic Color Hands 2 Serve ©alecia goodman

IF you are interested in volunteering or need further information please Matt Rivers via email mattrivers19@hotmail.com

Original Sketch Hands 2 Serve Logo ©alecia goodman

Here are some additional sketches from the beginning of the project, a glimpse of my design process.

A Light Goes Out, With a TWIRL.

Published January 22, 2012 experience , journal , portrait 13 Comments
Tags: art, boxer, characters, color, concept, design, dog, drawing, figurative, fine art, graphic, illustration, Illustration Friday, journal experience, light, painting, pastels, pencil, photography, progress, sketch, sketch book, twirl

I know its a bit of a stretch for Illustration Friday’s “Twirl”… Still if I think about the idea twirl, I think of how many times I have twirled pencils to continually create a sharp point. I overcame a lighting issue in my studio. Frustrating how reliant I am on bulbs etc. This beautiful dog, Zeus is now completed… YEAH!!! Of course I am still awaiting approval from the client. Let me know what you think everyone.

The portrait was approved… Now I am definitely “TWIRLING” in a happy dance.

Almost There…The Sistine Chapel

Published January 12, 2012 experience , illustration , journal , portrait 2 Comments
Tags: art, boxer, ceiling, challenge, chapel, characters, concept, dog, drawing, figurative, fine art, illustration, italy, journal experience, michelangelo, nervous, new, painting, pastel, photography, progress, rome, sistine, sistine chapel, sketch book, space, zeus

source http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sistine_Chapel_ceiling

As I get closer on this portrait to the finish, I keep thinking, I wonder how Michelangelo felt as he tackled the Sistine Chapel. My current portrait is an 11″ x 14″ pastel drawing (no where near the level of difficulty or scope of Michelangelo, a master). His canvas was a ceiling of an entire chapel (take a virtual tour). I just imagine his relief and wonder at what he was able to accomplish. It would be interesting to ask him questions at the beginning, middle and the end… how much would those answers of changed. Just a thought.

Here is my update of Zeus. He is coming together beautifully. I am still tackling his wrinkles, so much detail in blacks and grays. Its a challenge and yes, at times I get a bit nervous (am I doing it right?)… I think the end results will speak for themselves. Hoping to deliver by Wednesday of next week.

Horsing around with Airborne

Published May 13, 2011 illustration , portrait 6 Comments
Tags: art, caricature, cartoon, characters, concept, design, drawing, figurative, fine art, horse, journal experience, painting, pastel, sketch, sketch book

I was asked to do a caricature of a horse (but not to stray too far from the original picture). I was a bit surprised as this was outside of my forte. I found it to be very challenging, but I loved the end result.