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In Progress

Ela — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:29:13 +0000

I told her she could have hands but only if she behaved. (Coming along slowly.)

Did the sketch for this about a year ago. Nice to see her in colour.

Busybusy!

Ela — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 22:26:14 +0000

A few days ago I made a big run of pendants. It was nice to get so many done in such a (relatively) short amount of time. It’ll definitely save me time later.

I also started a new painting yesterday, but it’s still top secret. Otherwise known as I haven’t uploaded any progress photos yet.

And now if you’ll excuse me, my husband is taking me to IHOP for our anniversary. Yes, I really am that easy to please.

Free Creepy Desk Pals

Ela — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 03:52:04 +0000

I’ve just released my first set of free Creepy Desk Pals. Character Pack 1 includes three of my most popular characters.

Save the printable image to your computer, print it, then cut, fold and tape as directed. Voila! Creepy Desk Pals just for you.

If you like them, tell your friends!

Click to Download

Show in Orlando (May)

Ela — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:52:30 +0000

My work will be on display for the month of May at Dandelion Communitea Cafe in Orlando, Florida. If you’re in the area you should swing by and check it out!

Opening Reception:

Thursday, May 1st (9pm – 11pm)

Dandelion Communitea Cafe

618 N Thornton Ave

Orlando, FL

Kristen’s Portrait

Ela — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 21:03:15 +0000

This is the latest in my series of small portraits. It’s approximately 8.5″ x 11″ – mixed media on hardboard.

If you’re interested in modeling for this series make sure you get in touch with me! You don’t have to be a professional model and I welcome all shapes and sizes.

Kristen paints some pretty great stuff herself. You should swing by her website and take a look.

She also posted a video up on YouTube when she received her portrait in the mail. Check it out below:

New Portrait

Ela — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 02:46:34 +0000

Rachel

11″ x 8″

Oil & Acrylic on Hardboard

More info here

I’ve been enjoying the portraits and I think I’m going to expand out their themes a bit more but maintain the same feel. If you’re interested in having your portrait painted in this style make sure to get in touch with me and let me know.

New Painting – Constricted

Ela — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 04:04:14 +0000

Got around to photographing this painting today. It’s part of the Morphology series. It’s a 12″ x 12″ canvas. Mixed media (collage, oils.) I have a few more from the series in progress. A suspension worm-girl among them. She’ll probably be finished before the rest.

I stretched a 38″ x 30″ canvas today so I hope to get started on that soon as well. Most likely it will be part of the series.

I can feel ideas churning in my gut, so by tomorrow I should have a finished preliminary drawing and be able to start on the base collage.

Basically I just hope to get some sleep tonight. I like the creative energy and everything, but it tends to keep me awake if I don’t submit to its will immediately. You know in Audition when the woman pokes the needles into the guy’s eyes? It’s something like that.