Illustration Friday: Sharp

traditional watercolor and ink on arches paper

revisiting some Haeckel inspired studies for this prompt.

These gorgeous intricate little ancient creatures had tiny sharp defenses. 

digital manipulation of traditional drawing

digital manipulation of traditional drawing

more of the monster. IF:danger

Well here he is again, my son is home sick today from camp and so some drawing downtime together meant a visit from the orange monster.. Danger! The wind is about to take that lovely umbrella.

Illustration Friday: Monster

Sunday with Monster. 

This weeks Illustration Friday Topic : Monster.

This is actually three separate little illustrations all in gouache on paper.

Illustration Friday: Melt

I'm back. It has been so busy I haven't managed to squeeze in an IF post.  Art Fairs, commissions, Photobooth props, Set Design, Teaching. But finally I had a day, today and I tackled melt.

gouache and ink on arches. The full illustration on right, 10x14" details of two of the cones on left:)

Illustration Friday: Ruckus

Illustration Friday Topic Ruckus! Crank it, it's a good noise!

Illustration Friday: Strong

"Strong and balanced, though sometimes hard to see"

painting on paper 10x10"

"Strong and balanced, though sometimes hard to see" 

my response to the #illustrationfriday topic

#strong. Painting on paper. The theme of balance seems to be creeping back in to my work. Such a difficult thing to manage. 

mother + artist + teacher + woman + human + sister + daughter + aunt + friend + lost + found + tired + awake

https://instagram.com/aliciagorecki/

Illustration Friday: Path

Weekly Topic: Path

This one was a fun experiment for me. The path and rectangular structures are collaged in and painted/drawn with the rest of the composition.

10x13 in vellum collage, acrylic, ink and conte on cold press toned paper.

Illustration Friday: Reflection

10 X 14" Watercolor and Ink on Arches.

Today, I was notified that I was selected by the jury for the inaugural Jackalope Art Fair in Pasadena. I thought it might be a fitting tribute to take on the topic of reflection with that Jackalope in mind. This is the result.

info on the fair @ http://www.jackalopeartfair.com/

or the event page https://www.facebook.com/events/1488165881455014

Illustration Friday: Metropolis

 

Illustration Friday: Metropolis

It has been quite some time since my last participation in an Illustration Friday challenge.

I was excited to jump in on this one and play with the idea of a personal metropolis slightly removed from the one just behind. Much like myself. see what else I have been up to by following me on instagram @aliciagorecki

12x18" pen and ink.

Illustration Friday: PAPER

A bit of a stretch I know, but thought as I haven't been submitting with all the busy-ness of late.

I am making these paper ornaments from
archival prints of my work.