Currently Listening to: Adele

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I would love to see her live sometime. Hopefully I won't be relating to all of her brake up songs from experience by then. I could listen to her voice all day. (Now if I could figure out why my Photoshop wont open!?)

Dig Out the Winter Boots

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Dig out the winter boots. Unpack the mittens scarves and sweaters. Get out the ribbon, scissors and shears. It is time to start decking the halls in style. 

I am excited, are you?

Hair by Marc Laroche

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How cool are these images capturing hair in motion? 

They are from a series titled simply Hair by Marc Laroche.

Bird in Hand

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A little break from my Sketchbook Series. This is a practice in hatching & crosshatching for my drawing course at school. Amanda Seyfried as seen in an Elle editorial. Done in pencil. 

Daphne Groeneveld sketchbook series

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Here is Daphne Groeneveld, famous for her editorial/baby-doll looks. 

Sketched with my favorite Zebra F-301 BP pen.

Friday Flowers & Apple Jelly

I am really impressed with how long the Wax Flowers (they are real, wax flower is just their name) are lasting. These are still mostly all in bright bloom three weeks later. The white ones are lasting longer then the pink. 

I also thought I would share a few shots of the delicious apple jelly that my mother made last weekend. If Anyone is interested I can share the recipe. The best part about this batch is that it is the first year we were able to use our own apples. Our solitary tree in the front yard had a bumper crop this year. I also think the fact that we now have a dog, is keeping the usual deer gang at bay. 

Happy Friday!

Liu Wen sketchbook series

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This is another instillation in my sketch book series. Its Liu Wen the lovely supermodel from China. 

I have been using pen so that I can't fix any mistakes while I draw. 

Sasha Pivovarova sketchbook series

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Here is a ink sketch done of Sasha from a Tom Ford Ad. I thought the blunt bangs made for a interesting picture. You can't go wrong when you have eyes like Sasha.

Arizona Muse sketchbook series

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Here is a sketch I did in ink of the model Arizona Muse. I will try to upload more of my rough work from my sketchbooks. 

the Hart Masquerade

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Here is a playful doodle I thought I would post. She holds an antler & her jacket is spotted like a fawn. I should rework the image as this was more of a preliminary sketch, I will see if I have time. 

Here Come The Holidays

Two Turtle Doves: reubenvision

Today I am working on my Christmas Cards for this year's Farmer's Market. I am doing a "Twelve Days of Christmas" wreath theme. This is card number two "Two Turtle Doves". I have yet to add colour. I will be sure to upload some finished products soon. 

If you are interested in ordering a package email me at: reubenvision@gmail.com 

Molar Bear

Molar Bear: via

As I head off to brush my teeth I leave you with the most visually pleasing thing I spotted online today. I had a good laugh; I hope you do to. 

Dancing Along in DKNY

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I was working on my Christmas card designs today & thought I would take a fashionable break. After browsing through the catwalk line-up from Donna Karan's latest collection, I decided to give this playful number a whirl on the sketch page. Gathering inspiration from Haiti DKNY has done a splendid job on their collection for spring/summer 2012. 

Hope you are all having a lovely weekend. 

illustrated: Jacquelyn Jablonski

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As seen in Sep 2011 Tommy Hilfiger Ad Campaign. 

Mixed media: gouache & ink

Autumn Arrangement DIY

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A simple pairing of Dogwood & Snowberries. I found both occurring in the wild, but they are often grown in gardens & parks. They create a simple rustic, but fresh take on Autumn foliage and colours.