I Love This

I just finished February's Primary Poster for Latter-Day Village. 

I love the way Christ's hands are open behind this super cute little boy!

Although, this is the first time I actually tried to alter the image. I mean, I've added things or erased things from drawings before but, I wanted his eyes to be less squinty and his mouth more relaxed.

What do you think?

Successful? Or, Never do it again!

Candle Decorating! Or at least trying.

There is a whole lot of planter shelf space in our house. But home decor' can be expensive! So they had been empty for a while. Eventually, one or two things were added, thanks to my mom. Then, last night, I found a couple more things on sale to add. So I gave my living room planter shelf a makeover.

As I stood back, looking it over, I decided that my white candles needed some spicing up.

At first I thought how ingenious and original my idea for adding ribbon was. But then, it occurred to me that  every crafter and their dog has probably tried this.

Anyway, at first, I thought something along these lines.

Then I decided that I already had enough flowers up there. So I kept it simple. I liked the touch. It added some color. (and yes, I know that I have two different candle sticks)

But THEN, this morning my eye caught site of some hairbows that I had made Savannah. I thought to myself, oh that ribbon would be perfect!!

I even layed the hair bow on there to see what it would look like. You know, I like it! I don't know if I have enough ribbon for it, but I do like it.

Still, I'm undecided, is ti TOO much brown? Maybe the blue-ish color looks nicer? Interior decorating is NOT a strong point for me. I thrive off of other people's opinions in this matter.

So I need your help.

Do you like the blue? Or brown better? Flower, bow, or plain?

HELP!

After all, this is a VERY IMPORTANT decision!

P.S. If you've ever decorated candles before, I'd love to see!

Done for my very best e-friend. Is she not just the CUTEST thing ever!

I think drawing pictures like this is my favorite. Not your traditional "stare at the camera" pose. And of course, babies are always so very fun. She is just too cute.

This drawing was commissioned by a friend for her husband's boss' boss. (Did you follow that?)

A late life surprise for this couple. This picture captured a precious moment.

I used graphite on the baby's eyes to give them a little more definition. The flash from my camera is reflecting off the graphite which is why it has that glare, sorry.

Some of 2009 - So Far

This first drawing was done for Latter-Day Village. It is for the LDS Young Women's 2010 theme, "Be strong and of good courage."

You can buy the posters HERE
And keychains HERE

Some of 2008

Books in 2008

These books were made for Latter-Day Village and can be bought HERE.

These books were made just for the fun of it.

In December of 2008, I was asked by some friends, who do stain glass masterpieces, to put some of my books in their art show. These were a couple that were in there.

Wood cover with dyed green paper. One of my favorites.

Some of 2007

These are pictures that I drew for the Latter-Day Village Monthly Theme Primary Posters. It was my first real taste at constantly drawing with this medium. It was a challenge, but fun.

Books in 2007

At this point I was very blessed and honored with the opportunity to teach Bookbinding at BYU.

Just a couple of my projects. I didn't always remember to take pictures of my books. Some of my best I will never have pictures of. (sniff)

I know this picture isn't the greatest, but I made up this criss-cross pattern for the coptic-bound books. One of the other teachers liked it so much she still teaches it to her classes!