drawing inspirations

So much is going on. Sometimes it's really hard to focus on the path you want to follow when emotional situations arise. Nevertheless, the inspiration is there and I have spent a little time drawing and planning the next few paintings. Here's a preview of the Deer Lady in it's early stage as well as other inspired drawings. I often find the inspiration from the people I meet, the face, shapes, curves, contrasts. the human body is so beautiful. It is truly fascinating.

I also have had lots of fun painting greeting cards. They are all hand painted ink original cards on 50% tree-friendly sugar cane and 50% post-consumer fiber waste. The cards are available to purchase at the Frog Peak Cafe in Crescent Valley or in my new store at soviaart.bigcartel.com. Where you can buy a package of eight cards, as well as prints of original paintings. Another idea I will pursue in the near future is starting a tattoo apprenticeship. The idea came from starting to design my friend's tattoos and my own. The feeling grew as I wished I would be able to put my designs on the person myself and with encouragement from people around me, I felt it would be a great complement to my career as a painter/graphic designer. To be continued...

First of a serie

This year has been hands down the most challenging and the most inspiring. So much has happened. I am learning to let go and focus on kindness, love, beauty and finding inspiration everywhere. I have felt a strong connection to birds of all kind this year. Crows and owls mainly, for their personality and mystery. My latest painting reflects the mystery and wonder of the crow spirit. It is the first of a serie on animal spirits. All the paintings in this serie will show a connection between human and nature. Mystical & fantastic.

Next will be the Deer Woman. Haunting. Alluring. Graceful. The creative process has begun and I will post very soon her evolution.