Dogs' Bath Time

When I first saw the current theme, I knew I wanted to use ©Anel, the character I've been developing.  However, I wasn't sure how I wanted to depict her.  Finally, I decided to illustrate her 3 dogs, which I recently introduced in my blog, during their bath time. 

© Arnoldo L. Romero 2012

I used marker paper for my illustration and began with a quick pencil sketch.  Then, I used fine and medium micron pens to do my inking and detailing.  Finally, I used Prismacolor pencils and a regular pencil to add some color and shading.  I incorporate the drawing into my art journal, where I often use scripture.  I decided Psalm 51:7, "Wash me and I shall be whiter than snow," was the perfect fit.

I would love to hear what you think about my artwork, so please leave a comment.  I can't wait to see what other members of this blog post, so I can leave comments for them.  If we don't motivate each other, no one else may do so.  LOL!  Have a blessed week.

Superhero Team

Pencil, Pens, Water Color Brushes, Prismacolor Pencils, and Copic Opaque White
5x7" Art Journal

Around 2001, when my family and I first got cable TV, my girls started watching the "Powerpuff Girls" on Cartoon Network.  The show, which was created by animator Craig McCracken, centered around Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup, 3 kindergarten-aged girls, as well as Professor Utonium, their father.  According to the plot, the Professor wanted the "perfect little girl," so he mixed "sugar and spice, and everything nice," in his lab.  However, he accidentally added "Chemical X," which gave him 3 girls with superpowers.  As with many superhero series, the team fought fantastical villains and monsters who also had superpowers and/or weapons.  The characters lived in the fictional city of "Townsville, USA" and were usually called into service by the city's mayor.  It was a fun and wholesome show that could be enjoyed by both children and adults.

The {School} Office

© Arnoldo L. Romero 2012

Most school secretaries that I have encountered love working with children.  However, sometimes the school office secretary is scarier than the principal.  Beware!

how to wreck a journal

Here are some recent pages from the "How to wreck a journal" project I'm participating in, based on a Flickr site of the same name, run by artist Keri Smith. It's a very liberating project geared towards overcoming artistic and creative inhabitions. Keri will also be releasing a book about it this summer, available through Amazon.