For the beginning of the year I felt like putting another one of these together. More as motivation for myself than anything else. Just as reminder of what I did during the last year, beside travelling a lot and raising a tiny human.
I am excited about the coming months. Lots of creative plans are in the works. Now I just need to make the time to get started.
Happy New Creative Year to Everyone!
Another year is slowly coming to an end. I feel like I haven´t done much illustration wise, but going through my files it actually looks like I got more done than I thought I did.
I tried lots of new things – media and styles – started on my own book projects (more about that soon) and I am looking forward to see where this journey will take me next year!
How about you? Did you try anything new this year?
Who has been missing Mr Fox? Here he is!
Mix of ink, paper, coloured pencils and digital.
Have a happy holiday!
Felt like doing another digital illustration to practice some more.
Merry Christmas from Turtle and Spider!
Still missing wrapping paper? I have been playing around with pattern making and it turned out to be a lot of fun. It’s also easier than I though it would be.
We got more snow and I am still missing some presents.
Still missing gift tags? For those of you who have been missing Mr Fox, get your printable gift tag below.
Any other capybara fans out there? Snowstorm today, so this is the current mood.
What situation or with what animal would you like to see a capybara in? I am in the mood to draw some more as after all the digital drawing I think it is time to get back to my black ink, so I am looking for inspiration.
I am currently redoing my second capybara colouring book. While I sold quite a few of the first colouring book – Capybaras and fun facts, I only sold 2 copies of the second one. So I thought I update and republish it, as personally I like the drawings in part two better. But then, I am also not objective.
If you are still in need of a Christmas present, here you can it. Do people still give books as presents?
And this is the current, not yet updated, sequel, Capybaras and Friends.
Should I go back to drawing more capybaras? I kind of miss their grumpy looking faces.
Also known as bush babies. Yes, it is wearing its party hat. Because, why not? The first digital drawing I am actually very happy about! What do you think?
I just used the same pencil to get the traditional look.
After being once again knocked out by the flu for the last couple of days I am full of energy, ready to continue drawing. Have a great week!
Alright, another digital version of a Klipspringers feet.
They don’t actually skateboard. Or do they?
This small antelope is found in East Africa and South Africa. More of a browser than a grazer, the Klipspringer enjoys fruits, flowers and young plants. It’s also an agile rock climber.
Have a great weekend!
More digital drawing practice. One of the things on my idea/to-do list for the past year is an ABC book about African animal. A Kenyan friends gave me a list but so far I never really got around to do anything about it. So I thought this would be the perfect subject to practice on.
Comments, criticism welcome. Of course I couldn’t just do a standard drawing but wanted to make it fun and colourful. What do you think?
Alright, my finished digital drawing attempt. What do you think about the style?
Not sure about the composition. Drew the first thing that came to mind… and added the birds because… reasons.. The pose could certainly be improved.
Happy Monday!
I am experimenting more with different brushes, trying to find my digital drawing style. I don’t like digital illustrations when they look stiff and too neat and would like to still make it look hand drawn. So I have been experimenting with different brushes and techniques over the weekend. What do you think?
Turtle is my subject or rather victim of choice. I am just having fun with it.
My to-do-list seems to get longer rather than shorter since I decided to put more emphasis on my art business.
Another digital illustration as warm up sketch. The prompt is skull.
I am in the works of illustrating a book, the traditional way. And I am also looking to set up an etsy shop. So watch this space.
Have been postponing going back to the gym for a month now. Tomorrow is the first of the month and I just signed up. No excuses!
Having fun with the prompt “angel” and “demon”…
Another digital drawing attempt.
I am just following the Inktober 52 prompt list now for easy inspiration. It helps me to find a quick idea of what to draw as a warm up sketch. I am still trying out different digital pens. That’s why the turtles have a different feel to them, at least in my opinion.
More practice in digital drawing. The turtle is a good subject for it. What do you think?
Trying out some more digital drawing.
Last day to get your free Mr Fox ebook.
This was my first ever book project and my attempt at writing a story. And I am still quite happy with it.
I had no idea what I was doing back then when it came to story and book layout. I certainly improved since then. I am excited about the current project I am working on. Will be sharing it soon.
Melanie Franz 
