Illustration Challenge: Weeks 16 - 18

Happy Friday everyone! (Or Saturday, for our Japan friends. :) ) Giving you a boost to what is hopefully an already good day--and if it isn't, I hope this makes it better! I present to you: the next three art pieces in the 52-Week Illustration Challenge (a weekly themed drawing challenge that you can find here on Facebook).Enjoy! :)Week 16: StructureThis is one of the last pieces I did while I was in Japan, and therefore special to me. I'm not sure if it is a farewell to the memories I've made there, or a greeting to the new adventures and stories that Japan has seeded into my mind. No doubt a bit of both, and hopefully more of the latter.Who is this girl? Where is she, and what is she doing?I am sure we will see more of her...(Easy Paint Tool Sai, Photoshop; done while listening to SimCity 4 soundtrack, specifically the songs "Shape Shifter" and "New Terrain")Week 17: FluffyA cute, fluffy little ewok for your enjoyment. : )(Watercolor and India Ink) Week 18: Art Deco

Cats don't dance? I think they do! ; )

(Watercolor & India Ink; 3ish hours)

Illustration Challenge: Weeks 12 - 15

Hello again! My word, it's been a while since my last post! For those of you who don't know, we moved from Japan--Land of the Rising Sun--to Virginia, and it has been quite an ordeal for the last few months. But we are finally moved in to our cozy little 1920s house, and I'm ready to get back on track with my art endeavors! During our move, I still was working on artwork for the 52-Week Illustration Challenge (a weekly themed drawing challenge that you can find here on Facebook), but I still have some catching up to do. In the meantime, I'll be more diligent in uploading the fruits of my labor. Hopefully it will bring a smile and some inspiration to your week! : )

Cheers!-JessWeek 12: CostumeMeet Kyle, a character in an upcoming graphic novel of mine. He's a good kid--kind, studious, and looks out for others. He's majoring in astronomy and physics, and has a deep fascination for space. Did I mention that for his high school senior project he constructed this Apollo replica astronaut suit all by himself? It works, too. Sharp kid!(Ink and Ink Washes) Week 13: TransportSometimes the fastest way to get where you're going is on dragonback...(Ink and Ink Washes)Week 14: VietnamPho, anyone? : )(Easy Paint Tool Sai, Photoshop)  Week 15: WhimsyI think this one speaks for itself. ;)(Easy Paint Tool Sai, Photoshop)