This print is now officially approved by my partners co-workers and is now on their office wall.
Want to make a statement too? Find the print here.
Tag: cat
Slow down
After doing way too much the last months, I slowed down these past two weeks and it feels great. We need to be reminded of the importance of slowing down more often, simply for our personal well-being. But it is way too easy to trapped in the running around life style.
So this is where the inspiration for my current Etsy posters is coming from. Slow down, take a nap, tomorrow is another day. Because if you burn out, it will be much much harder to get back on your feet again.
Looking forward to a relaxed Easter break full of snowman building and cozy time.
Happy Easter!
Inktober Day 29 – Lesson
I am on a reading mission to read at least one book a month. So far so good. Just finished Jean-Paul Sartre’s Nausea last night.
What are you reading right now?
Inktober Day 26 – Puzzling
Life can be puzzling… don’t you agree?
Mural – Part III
After the mess of the first round of photos (here are part I and part II) you must be curious how the whole thing actually turned out.
Well,… what do you think?
I didn’t notice that the photo turned out a bit blurry when I took them because the sun was blinding. So the pictured are just as unfocused and random as the mural itself….
The Weather Today XII
I think summer is over. It was lovely while it lasted. Raining cats and dogs today…
The Weather Today VIII
We maxed out the amazing hiking weather we had the last week, and now it is back to Iceland’s usually windy self….
The Weather Today
Seems summer is temporarily cancelled in Iceland.
Another page of my upcoming picture book.
Making Bubbles
Something easy and fun on this Monday morning. Started to experiment with collage and gouache. It´s a quite calming activity I have to say.
I still haven´t finished my 100 people as I have been working on different projects. Maybe this week.
Late at Night
It´s already Friday. Again! Time flies when you are having fun… Another sketch from last year that I just discovered again. I am so full of new ideas and so little time to put them into practice. But I will hopefully get there eventually.
Next weeks is the fun challenge of 1 week 100 people that I did last 2 years ago. I am determined to take it on this year as it is great drawing practice. So next week you will get to see some newer drawings.
Take Your Pet to School Day I
This was my first attempt at a full scene in watercolour and ink, where I put the characters of the previous posts into action.
I am very happy how it turned out. Any comments and criticisms are welcome 🙂
Did you ever take your pet to school?
Inktober – Day 15 – Armadillo
Welcome to day 15 of my Inktober story. Missed the beginning? Here is where it starts.
Grog and Sasha relax after eating all the muffins. After a while, they start taking a lazy look around. All the streets are dark and empty except for another dimly lit alley.
“Look at that fella! Where is he going?” Grog asks Sasha, pointing at an armadillo slowly walking down the alley. Curious, they get up and follow him with some distance.
When they get around the next corner, the armadillo has disappeared. At the end of the street they spot a basement entrance. “A magic show!” Grog yells. “Maybe that´s how I can get my wing back!”
Inktober – Day 9 – Nest
Welcome to day 9 of my Inktober story. Missed the beginning? Here is where it starts.
After an unsuccessful search of the surrounding streets, Sasha gets bored. “Maybe your wing did not fall down but someone stole it?” she suggests.
“Or maybe it helps if we just change our point of view?” Sasha continues, thinking out loud.
Take Your Pet to School Day II
Some of the initial sketches of the class room.
Have a great weekend! I will be out enjoying the sun.
Morning Coffee
I need at least one. Either black (like my soul) or with loads of milk, Latte like. Everyone has their preferences. How do you like yours?
Mr Selfie Fox
Another sneak-peak of my upcoming Mr Fox book…
Wondering what he is up to? Stay tuned.
Resting Day
Discovered this unfinished drawing I did a month ago in my sketchbook. I should finish it at some point but I also like it just in black and white as it is.
It also represents the mood of today. I would like to just stay home and be cozy.
Inktober Day 12 – Stuck
Maybe it’s time for a diet?
Pumpkin Delivery Service
Happy October 1st!
It’s the beginning of Inktober! I haven’t started with the Inktober sketch just yet but will get to it soon.
Meanwhile I tried to draw something a bit different, inspired by a Draw this in your style challenge on Instagram . I haven’t really been doing people illustrations for children’s books, but I think I am quite happy with my first attempt.
What do you think?
Strike a Pose
Here is finally one for the cat lovers as promised.
I think for my proper first cat drawing it did turn out quite ok. What do you think?
Melanie Franz 