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A drawing made in Adobe Draw on the iPad. One of my first attempts on a strict color palette. Normally Im in to More is better, instead of that boring Less is more.. But it is fun to control the colors for a change. As a matter of fact, change is just good, even when its not.

Watercolor studies

Original Series, Bloomhead lino print 2015 Sovadea

This is a 6x9 mixed media page in a sketchbook that is dedicated to Halloween cats. I scan these pages and then do 4x6 prints and mail them to my mom. Usually a draw a daily cat and mail it but mom’s memory is going so sending her print postcards of the Halloween cards ensures she doesn’t lose an original. I’ll go back to the original kitties next month.

Progression image 5 of 6. 11x14 Marker paper, Medium Graphite Pencils (asst. B-5B). Here the drawing started to come together. I used a metal tip to a mechanical pencil and dragged it along the paper to create the highlight effects in her hair. It is effective but irreversible, so I don't do it very often.

I think of a friend of mine here. He has that same smirk she presents here. Funny little inside thought...

Black cat silhouette with October-related elements around. For more photos, visit my Instagram account (@luisa.vidalesreina)

Inktober Day #3, songs of the 80’s promts

Progression image 4 of 6. 11x14 Marker paper, Medium Graphite Pencils (asst. B-5B). This is where I felt the piece coming together. I spent a lot of time working on her left eye.

One of a pair of chairs made by my grandfather for him and my grandmother. Probably around 1900

"Wouldst thou like to live deliciously?" - Black Philip, the Witch

detail of a smalldrawing.

was reading the Atlas Obscura and learned about poison gardens? Pretty interesting! Catherine de Medici was known to have one!

Progression image 3 of 6. 11x14 Marker paper, Medium Graphite Pencils (asst. B-5B). Added some shading and fleshed out her lips some.

detail of artwork #inktober

Réalisation d'une affiche/programme A3 pour la saison 2018/2019 des Spectaculaires de L'Excelsior. des spectacles de théâtre, d’objets, marionnettes, cirque présentés en séances Tout Public à la Salle Jean Carmet à Allonnes près du Mans. http://lexcelsior.fr/category/les-spectaculaires/

Ongoing series of handmade collages realised over vintage postcards.

#inktober2018 Day 2

At thre end of a perfect afternoon, some olives and rosé in the garden. pen, ink and colored pencil on paper

Portrait Drawing Pencil

Progression image 2 of 6. 11x14 Marker paper, Medium Graphite Pencils (asst. B-5B). Expanded on her features. Spent a lot of time on the eyes.

Just some fun things to see while in Chicago!

So many saddening things happened in my beloved country. When Lombok haven’t revived from the disaster, another city was devastated by a huge earthquake and tsunami. Whenever I open the social media, there are people asking for help to find their missing family members. My heart races, hoping that they will reunite soon and alive. I can’t do anything besides praying for them. I’m also frightened to think that the disaster could happen in my city too. So, if you’re reading this, I’m asking for your prayers. May god protect us all.

My father's voice comes back to me. "Not these, Katniss. Never these. They're nightlock. You'll be dead before they reach your stomach." - The Hunger Games Inktober Day1

I chose this image randomly on the internet. Progression image 1 of 6. 11x14 Marker paper, Medium Graphite Pencils (asst. B-5B). Just lines and feature placement.

Character belongs to Team Cherry

The raven is an American symbol of rebirth and wisdom. Tryed to represent that in my sketchbook.