What are Big Sisters for?

What are big sisters for? Getting you ready for your first day of school of course! This fashionista says peacocks are IN, and you look fabulous!

My artwork is frequently inspired by my two fantastic kids. 

My ten year old daughter loves to dress up her little brother, and because he adores her, he would wear whatever she told him was in style ;-)

This illustration is done in pencil and watercolor, I will be doing a series with these two characters that are loosely based on my two children.

Chasing Seagulls Watercolor and Pencil

Recently we spent our winter break at the beach. We had an amazing time, and my heart was filled with joy watching my kids playing on the sand. This image is done in traditional watercolor and pencil:

Roots to Grow and Wings to Fly

Playing with paper cutouts, thinking of the fleeting time we have with our children: 

Floating Girl made the 52 Week Challenge picks of the week!

I am thrilled to have my latest illustration "Watching the Clouds go by" included in the fantastic 52 Week Challenge picks for the theme Holiday!

http://illo52weeks.blogspot.com.au/2016/09/joannes-picks-week-37-holiday.html?m=1

Floating Girl: Playing with Photoshop, layers, and paper cut outs, and Illustration

Floating Girl: Playing with Photoshop, layers, and paper cut outs, and illustration

Watercolor, pencil, paper cut out, edited Photoshop

On our last Holiday we went to the gulf of Mexico, floated on our backs with our sunglasses on, and watched the clouds drift by.

Father illustration for the 52 Week Challenge

Father 

For over a year now I have been participating in the 52-week challenge. It is a great way to gain inspiration and it is a fantastic community of illustrators. I was very excited to have my image included in this weeks picks for "Father". 

Living in Southern Alabama I have learned that summers are long and hot, but a nap in the shade with a cool drink make for a relaxing summers afternoon!