So a lot has happened recently (we moved!) which is why I’ve been absent from the blog… and a lot is still coming up because we are going on our honeymoon to Italy in a matter of days! But I just wanted to let you know that I’m still here… still drawing (some commissions are in the works that I can’t wait to share!) and I am looking forward to coming back from our vacation refreshed and ready to start up again.
Living in the city, I see so many adorable dogs on my morning commute. And since I usually leave my door around the same time every morning, I see the same puppies walking with their people on my walk to the train.
Continue reading
A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned a surprise would be unveiled at the end of the month. I was so excited when I got these promo postcards in the mail I had to share them. Promo for what, you may ask? You’ll just have to wait and see =)
Have you ever seen the Russian documentary, Ballerina? I ran across it while browsing Netflix and was so intrigued. It follows five aspiring prima ballerinas as they train to be part of the Kirov ballet. Definitely a must see if you love dance…
I took lessons from age four up until I went away for college and even though I haven’t danced in five years, ballet continues to stay with me. My undergraduate visual art thesis featured fragmented, charcoal and pastel renderings of ballerinas in motion. Looking back at my drawings from senior year made me want to start dancing again.
Some of the sketches above eventually became a part of my thesis. A few were rough, quick, sketches but most them were more refined. One thing’s for sure, I really miss having unlimited time to draw just for drawing’s sake…
~Joanna <3
So I’ve been searching for ways to upgrade our little apartment and came across these. They are the perfect way to make a statement and are in keeping with the BF’s two rules (no pink & no flowers!)
Continue reading
