This illustration was created using a stock photo from deviantART artist TwiggXstock as a reference. I used Dr. Ph. Martin’s India Ink (a mix of black and a tiny bit of purple, actually) in a fine-tipped Pentel Aquash water brush along with clean water in a medium-tipped Pentel Aquash water brush on Canson 140# cold-pressed watercolor paper (9×12). For my first real foray into ink/fashion-ish illustration, I’m pretty pleased — and really excited about what I may be able to do with some practice.
Illustration
Branding, Graphic Design, Illustration, Lettering, Lettering & Illustration, Marketing, Typography, Web Design
New in the Portfolio: Web, Lettering, and Print Items
After putting it off for far too long, I’ve added several pieces — old and new — to my portfolio. As you can see, my work spans a wide range: logo development, hand-lettering and calligraphy, web design, copywriting, brochure design, ad design, and self-mailers. I love my job, and I’m so proud of the work I get to create for such a wide variety of clients and even for my own artistic drive. Hope you enjoy!
Graphic Design, Illustration, Lettering, Lettering & Illustration, Typography, Uncategorized
New Shirts, Posters for Sale
I have a lot of new pieces up in my store and on Feminist Apparel. Check them out! Great big thanks, as always, to Design Cuts for providing some of the textures and fonts used in these designs.
Illustration, Lettering, Lettering & Illustration
Game Over Series Announcement
I’ve started a new calligraphy and illustration series called “Game Over,” in which I calligraph and illustrate iconic death and game over screens from various video games. I have two finished right now, and am working on several others. I’ll be selling the originals on Etsy once the series is complete, and selling prints on my Zazzle store as soon…
Illustration, Lettering & Illustration
New illustration! Wonder Woman
Not my usual illustration style, but I had a lot of fun with this. Thanks to Design Cuts, as always, for the wonderful Manhattan Darling font!
Illustration, Lettering, Lettering & Illustration, Mental Health, Self-Care
Life is Tough: Work in Progress
Working on a commission for a friend with breast cancer. I’m considering switching the black and white to make it a little less heavy, but we’ll see. This is just a rough for now, as I want to fine-tune the lettering a little bit.
I’d love to hear your input, and don’t forget that I’m available for lettering and illustration commissions!
Graphic Design, Illustration, Lettering, Lettering & Illustration
8 things I do for creative inspiration.
A while ago, a friend asked me about my creative process for my artwork. I’ve been thinking about it a lot, mostly since I feel like I don’t really have a process. I was able to identify 8 things I typically do to stay creatively in shape, and share them here with you now, in case you want to be like me! (Or, you know, something.)
Illustration, Lettering, Lettering & Illustration
Throwback Thursday, Lettering & Illustration Edition.
When I was 15, I went through this massive illustration/hand-lettering phase. And I was a goth/punk kid. So that explains these.
Yes, that’s a self-portrait. It was my typical wardrobe at the time (though I admit to embellishing the hoodie with the ring of fire). Also, “dannalee” was going to be my musician’s name. Because, you know, I was going to be a world-famous singer/songwriter. Ah, the dreams of my youth!
Feminism, Illustration, Lettering & Illustration, Mental Health, Self-Care, Writing
When Beauty and the Beast are both within.
Even though I was able to embrace myself for a few short days back in January, by and large I still hate myself. I’m still cruel to myself. I think of myself as monstrous, hideous to behold, an ugly eyesore to all who know me.
I feel very much like the Beast, when perhaps if I were to step back and be honest, perhaps I have more Beauty in me than I thought.
Illustration, Lettering, Lettering & Illustration, Mental Health, Self-Care
In which I have stories to tell.
Sometimes telling a story and sharing your truth doesn’t have to be done with words. Sometimes it can be a silent practice, a wordless offering, that sparks conversation and brings health.