My starting point for this beautiful Saturday morning… yes the early bird does get the worm. The plan is to just keep going, lets see how far I can get today.
“E. S. Portrait Update 4” ©2016 alecia goodman to present
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Early Bird
Published May 29, 2016 drawing , illustration , journal , portrait Leave a CommentTags: art, black and white drawing, concept, drawing, figurative, fine art, human, illustration, journal experience, man, pencil, portrait, progress, sketch, sketch book, smile
Let’s Get This Party Started
Published May 28, 2016 drawing , Favorites , illustration , journal , portrait 3 CommentsTags: art, concept, design, drawing, face, fine art, human, illustration, journal experience, party, pencil, portrait, sketch, traditional
I am so excited to finally have my computer and drawing desk set back up. I started this portrait. I plan on working hard and heavy on it this holiday weekend.
“E. S. Portrait Update 2” ©2016 alecia goodman to present
“E. S. Portrait Update 3” ©2016 alecia goodman to present
“Spin”
Published January 19, 2016 drawing , illustration 2 CommentsTags: art, coffee, drawing, exchange, Illustration Friday, ink, spin
Illustration Friday Spin ©2015 alecia goodman to present
This week’s Illustration Friday topic is “Spin”. Recently I participated in a Winter Exchange and my giftee proposed the idea of coffee art as something I could do. I hadn’t done one before so I created this coffee art, a spin on coffee paintings. This was done in sepia ink on white Canson Tientes pastel paper. I was nervous about this one since its not your typical coffee paintings but I think my giftee liked it.
All about the “G”
Published January 5, 2016 drawing , illustration , journal Leave a CommentTags: 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.
G Zentangle Design Final Black & White ©2015 alecia goodman to present
Heart Break Charlie, Strong Bond of Family
Published February 25, 2015 experience , Favorites , illustration , journal , portrait 1 CommentTags: art, black and white drawing, characters, charcoal, Charlie, dog, drawing, illustration, Illustration Friday, journal experience, lab, labrador, light, painting, photography, relationships, sketch book
“Charlie”, portrait ©2014 alecia goodman to present
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.
Remembering Cole, RIP
Published September 18, 2014 illustration 1 CommentTags: art, baby, characters, Cole, color, concept, dog, drawing, figurative, fine art, graphic, illustration, journal experience, light, memory, painting, portrait, remembering, RIP, sketch, sketch book
My dear friend had to say good bye to her fur baby Cole yesterday. My heart aches for her, he was such a sweet lovable dog. Thankful I was able to create this beautiful portrait.
“Cole”, portrait ©2013 alecia goodman to present
Moving Pains & the Little Big Project
Published September 2, 2014 Favorites , portrait 6 CommentsTags: art, bentley, black and white drawing, characters, charcoal, collie, dog, drawing, drawings, duet, figurative, fine art, graphic, illustration, journal experience, light, new, pencil, portrait, sketch, sketch book, space, sugar babe
Recently we moved house… not something I recommend for the faint of heart. I love our new house and I also have my very own room for my studio with a view. Its wonderful. Right before the move I was commissioned for a challenging project. 2 dogs on a 8 x 10, black and white charcoal. It was tricky as the original photograph was low resolution. The portrait was a surprise so I have had to keep this one on the down low until it was revealed. It turned out amazing and I am so thrilled that my customers loved it especially since it was for someone I have known all my life. I will work on posting from beginning to finish so that you can see the process. What do you think of Sugar Babe and Bentley?
“Sugar Babe and Bentley”, final portrait ©2013 alecia goodman to present
Marco Polo, Found You Cole
Published April 11, 2014 illustration , journal , portrait 3 CommentsTags: 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 cropped ©2013 alecia goodman to present
“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 CommentsTags: 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?
“Cole”, portrait update 6 ©2013 alecia goodman to present
50 Shades of Black
Published February 17, 2014 experience , illustration , portrait 1 CommentTags: 50 Shades, art, characters, Cole, color, concept, design, dog, drawing, figurative, fine art, graphic, illustration, journal experience, painting, pastel, pastels, pencil, photography, portrait, progress, sketch, update
Finally my household is recovering from being ill. Nothing like having a small child that shares any and every bug with the whole family. The good news is I am finally getting back to work. The baby is slowly figuring out her own schedule… yeah for sleeping. Still not there but working towards it. Cole is beginning to pop with contrasts. Since I am starting to lay in the black. It always amazes me how many shades of black are in a black dog and this one is no exception. In fact he has some rather unique fur. Hoping I am bringing out those details (not the best photo). What do you think?
“Cole”, portrait update 5 ©2013 alecia goodman to present
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