Travel Kit

Well, I leave for Paris tomorrow and I'm trying to pack a travel kit of art supplies. I want to take everything, but I know I shouldn't. What essentials would you pack?

To follow along with my Paris adventures, be sure to check out both of my instagram accounts:

@BrownPaperBunny     and     @SweetDivergence 

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School's Out for Summer!

I've just handed in my last assignment for the semester, a little early, because I'm heading to France and Spain in two days!

It's bittersweet to be finishing up school until the Fall. I can't wait to have a little bit of free time back again, but I've learnt so much and had so much fun with this last class that it is a little hard to say good-bye. On the plus side I get to put aside the charcoal and play around more with watercolor and lots and lots of bright colors, which always puts a smile on my face!

What are you most looking forward to this summer (if you're in the northern hemisphere – winter if you're in the south)?

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Coconut Cocktails in Charcoal

Here's a quick sketch I did for class last week, which I'm calling 'Coconut Cocktails in Charcoal' just because it's fun to say really fast.

You can watch me draw it in time-lapse:

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Open for Business!

Recently I've had quite a few people ask me if they can buy prints of my work. Now I used to have an Etsy store, and painstakingly print each one myself on high-quality cotton rag paper, package it up all pretty, and make a lot of trips to the post office.

Since moving to the USA I no longer have my printer or printing supplies, so I've opted for a Society6 online store instead. In addition to printing and sending prints on my behalf, they'll also print onto laptop skins, phone cases, tote bags, t-shirts, and even cushions! I don't really make much money on them, but at least it is a way to get them to people who want them.

If you'd like to check out my little store, head over to www.society6.com/BrownPaperBunny

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Sweet Divergence

I've been doing so much traveling lately that I thought I'd try my hand at travel blogging. I've started up Sweet Divergence as a way to document my adventures, but also with the hopes of inspiring others to get out there and try something new.

Naturally I'm tying my arty pursuits into the new blog as well, and last night I painted myself a new twitter background (above).

I'd love it if you checked out my new blog, and also my new Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter if you felt inclined!

Here's a little time-lapse of me painting the background:

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Light and Shadow

This week in Clothed Figure Drawing class we're doing some studies in light and shadow, so I made the boy model for me and pose for a bunch of photos. Despite my constant instruction of 'move your head an inch lower', 'now look down with your face but up with your eyes', and 'stop fidgeting' he was a good sport about it.

Here's a 30-second time lapse video of this portrait:

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Low angles and foreshortening

This week in our Clothed Figure Drawing class we're studying low angles and foreshortening, two of the things I (and lots of others I'm sure) struggle with the most. But at least the boy enjoyed it because he got to dress up, play with guns, and lie around on the floor pulling faces and pretending to be wounded.

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Dreaming of Paris

In a little under a month we'll be in France, traveling with my sister and her boyfriend. I can't wait and so I'm counting the days!

I painted this while listening to French music and daydreaming about Paris. It isn't quite finished yet, but I thought I'd show you what I've got so far. You can watch the 30-second time-lapse below.

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Coachella

Like a lot of Californians this past week I've been a little obsessed with Coachella. If you haven't heard of it before it is a big music festival, held in Palm Springs every year. It has a very laid-back feel and showcases some amazing bands and art as well.

For my homework this week for my Academy of Art Clothed Figure Drawing Class I drew a series of Coachella girls. They were so much fun I think I'll have to draw a few more just for good measure!

I used charcoal and watercolor...although a warning, charcoal will run everywhere when wet and muddy up your colors! Here's a 30-second time-lapse of me painting.

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Happy Easter!

This Easter is a bit sad for me. Unlike Australia, San Diego doesn't really do very much to celebrate. There is no four-day weekend, no hot cross buns, no egg decorating, Red Tulip bunnies, or pretty window displays. I have seen the odd pastel-colored basket on the shelf, but it really isn't the same. 

Plus I usually spend Easter with family, and we partake in all of the traditions we've been doing since I was a kid....in fact, even though I'm in my 30s now the 'Easter Bunny' still leaves a basket of goodies for me to find! But this year I'm alone in San Diego, everyone else is with their families, and even my boyfriend is in Australia visiting his family. So I'm spending my weekend working, and painting, and hoping for a better Easter next year.

I'd love to hear about some of your Easter traditions!

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