floral birds part II

8" x 10" Watercolor & ink 

Last night I was doodling and couldn't help drawing more flowery birds! One of my shows coming up is garden themed, so I thought this would fit.  I love combining patterns and mediums, kind of like a drawn collage. I'm working on a little floral fox right now, which I can't wait to show you. I'm totally hooked on drawing with watercolors! It was especially enjoyable last night; drawing, listening to some old music that made me feel really nostalgic, sipping on some green tea matcha and a kitten snoozing on my lap. Although, kitten has been a little psycho lately. He likes climbing up Joe's back while he's working, so now has all these little red dots from kitten claws. Awww. But I did give Joey a haircut the other day.
Muahaha. Clippers are fun.

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 Also.. Thank you all so much for your sweet comments on my Facebook giveaway drawing. And it's not too late to participate! Here is the link to the drawing, just leave a little comment and then I'll be randomly selecting a name and announcing the winner tomorrow morning (PST), so stay tuned!.

Thank you for being such sweethearts, it's really encouraging and you all keep me so inspired!
I really wish I could give each and every one of you a drawing.

Happy 4th of July! Alright, I'll stop blogging now, time to BBQ!
xoxo,
Charmaine

Facebook Drawing Giveaway!

Hello my lovelies! 

I'm doing a little giveaway on my Facebook of this brand new drawing! It's an 8" x 8" watercolor and ink drawing, and it can be yours! If you haven't already, just click "Like" at the top of the page, leave a little comment on this piece, and I'll randomly select a name and announce a winner on Monday. Thank you for all your support and kind words!
xoxoxo,
Charmaine

The 50 States! - Ohio

(click to see it larger)

Alright, Ohio, I love you to death, but you were a bitch to draw. I had these adorable little gray squirrels in there, but it looked way too cluttered to me. Anyway, besides the occasional frustrations, I'm really enjoying this series. I'm learning what makes each state unique and beautiful, (which is also where I run in to the clutter problem). 

Here are some things I learned and included in this piece:

• The Ohio state flower is the Red Carnation

• The state bird is the Cardinal
• The state animal is the White Tailed Deer. 

• It's known as "The Buckeye" state, that's what those little brown polka dots on her undies are! (Yes, I just said undies)

Anyway, hope you like it! 

I'm thinking maybe New Mexico next?? I'd love to draw some Native American themes

Love,

Charmaine

Happy Earth Day!

This is my Earth Day contribution - doodles!
Now excuse me while I go finish this Cavs / Bulls game. 

Jens Lekman

I drew this silly little picture of Jens Lekman a while ago. It wasn't finished when I left it, but if I don't touch a piece for over a week that generally means it's done. So here you go.

(hope he likes it)

Ahh, Swedish pop!
"Yeah I got busted, I painted a dirty word on your Old Man's Mercedes Benz cause you told me to do it"
Oh Jens, please don't ever stop writing music.

Birds in birds

I've had a really difficult time being productive this week. I feel like it's "artis's block" but without the lack of inspiration. I have plenty of ideas and images in my mind, I'm just having trouble with the follow-through part. I"m sure you can relate? If i didn't throw away all my nonsense drawings I'd consider showing them to you. Well, here are some doodled birds to make me feel like I've accomplished something.

Anyway, I'm going home to visit my parents next week, I'm hoping the sunshine and salty sea air will help!

Also, here is one photo from the other night. I feel like this looks like an album cover or something.

Vampire - finished

Phantom birds and sparrow's wings

watercolor, gouache, acrlyic ink and india ink - 10" x 10"
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My work has been a little darker lately, undoubtedly because of the strange dreams I have been having. I originally started this blog to have a place to write about my dreams, but it's a bit of a commitment to write them down before they flit away. (I'd rather focus on drawing than writing anyway). I have always wanted to draw my dreams though. Could be fun, could be utter nonsense. (Like the high-heeled purple mink boots I tried wearing to the beach the other night). It seems my dreams influence my art anyway, so I'm indirectly writing about them when I draw. Anyway, thanks for listening. Now go enjoy your Sunday! 

And thanks to the lovely Elsie Flannigan over at A Beautiful Mess for featuring me in "10 Things I love Sunday"! ♥

la la la la

Happy friday my lovelies!
My hair was especially wavy today. (And you'll hardly ever see me without my teapot necklace)

Hope you have a beautiful sunny weekend.
(I have lots of fun drawings to share with you soon.)

♥

Nest

watercolor, india ink & white acrylic ink 

Black Bows, Blue Birds, Lumpy Braids, Pink Noses, & Bushy Eyebrows.
♥

Paridae & Pingg

Yes! Another birdie!

watercolor, india ink, white acrylic ink & graphite

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I've been invited to join the Designer Series over at Pingg! Pingg is an online invitation platform, much like evite but way more style & design-based. I'm stoked to be one of the designers alongside Martha Stewart! Ha. 
I'll post them here when they're available for your e-inviting pleasure!

Owl + Parakeet

A little birthday drawing for my friend Kirsten.

An owl & her little chickadee. Rest in Peace little birdie!  

Also, thanks for your input on the pillows & totes. I'll be setting them up for print this week, should be available in a few days! :)

P.S. How is it already Thursday? Yay, new Office on tonight! 

I Have Never Been Here Before

Yes You Have, You Just Don't Remember.

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I did yoga yesterday for the first time in a longggg time. Since I quit teaching it, I think. And BOY am I sore.

I can't believe I used to be able to do this:

Two Birds With Mohawks Holding Hands

Lalalalalalala. These little birdies are all yours if you want them

Goodnight my lovelies. I'm going to go do a crossword and drink tea with my honeypie.

♥

designs up for voting

 Two of my pieces are up voting as a laptop, iPod and iPhone skins at infectious.com

vote here!

Vote here!

(You can even log-in through facebook, so you don't have to create an infectious account)

Also, my Deer Wearing Gym Socks can be purchased as an iphone, laptop, or ipod skin!

Buy it here :)

three birds in a rat's nest

Detail shot of the arm band. The picture doesn't do it justice, it's metallic gold, silver and blueeessss.

I took the piece of the easel to do the penwork. Here is my messy tabletop + a cup of tea.

Oil paint, india ink, and liquid metallic acrylic inks.