Showing posts with label flickr. Show all posts
Showing posts with label flickr. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

New Series - Candid Animals

Mountain Sheep - Mid-Chew
"Mountain Sheep - Mid-chew" - also affectionately known as "Derp Sheep". 
I'm sure I have a few photos of me with this same expression...

I've started a new series of pen & ink drawings, so far known as "Candid Animals". I'm trying to capture the moments in between the majesty- funny expressions, less-than-ideal poses- the wildlife equivalent of sneezing for your driver's license photo.

To keep things interesting (and to save me from myself) I have a few simple rules I need to follow:

  1. These drawings must be based on photos I have taken- no Googling for better images!
  2. Only the simplest pencil sketch is allowed: just the proportions & placement- no getting bogged down in details at this early stage.
  3. No quitting! If (and when) I mess something up, I have to keep going. 
  4. No starting a new picture until the current one is finished.


Pacific Chorus Frog
"Pacific Chorus Frog" - the least 'derpy' subject so far.

The rules are working well so far- it turns out that I've actually felt more driven & inspired while working within these constraints. So much for having a rebellious artistic nature! ;)


Dream Big
"Dream Big" - this guy may have bitten off more than he can chew. 
I think we all have days like that.

Friday, April 29, 2011

Window to Another World

Window to Another World, originally uploaded by Laríssa.
No matter how busy you think you are, you should really make the time to stop & smell the puddles. You never know what you might find!

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Eestimaa

Evening Guardians
Tallinn towers bathed in early evening light

Is it possible to feel homesick for a place you've never lived?
My friend Katrin and I travelled to Estonia in the summer of 2009 to sing in Laulupidu, and as I sort through my photos from the trip and remember all the adventures we had, I can't help but feel a longing to return...

Laulupidu 2014, anyone? ;)

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Sakura

Cherry Blossoms

Spring has arrived, and Vancouver's cherry blossoms are in full bloom!

Sunlit Cherry Blossoms

Cherry Blossom Archway

Delicate Cherry Blossoms

Cherry Blossoms

Cherry Blossoms - A Study In Pink

Cherry Blossoms - Drawing a Crowd

I'll be adding more photos as the trees continue to bloom. You can view the whole set here on Flickr:
Vancouver In Blossom

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Happy Birthday, Vancouver!

Our Home On Native Land
"Our Home On Native Land"

Vancouver celebrated its 125th birthday last Wednesday, with art installations, live music, free cake, and gorgeous weather to enjoy it all.
Of course, First Nations groups have been living here for over 10,000 years. Kind of puts things into perspective doesn't it? ;)

Sky to Sea
"Sky to Sea"

Vancouver 125 official site:
http://www.celebratevancouver125.ca/
More Vancouver 125 photos on Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/riss/sets/72157626445853192/