Dolphin Cake Topper DIY

image: reubenvision

Not a title you see on this blog everyday. I came up with this idea when planning a memory project for my creative process class. When I was around seven years old I loved dolphins. Not the most manly thing in the world; sure I loved sharks, sting-rays & whales to but dolphins took the cake. (pun intended) That year for my birthday I was delighted to receive an ice-cream cake bearing an icing dolphin just for me. 

Fast forward a few years and I have come up with something a little different inspired by that good memory. A Maple Pecan Bunt cake with boiled icing & three flipper 'd friends leaping into the sky. I also created a balloon backdrop from my crafting sheet & some pins. I can upload a printable version of the dolphin graphics if anyone is interested.

Bird in Hand

illustration: reubenvision

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. 

The Point of Pointillisme

Here is a piece I finished for my color study class. Using only tiny dots of red, blue & yellow paint we were to create value & contrast. My professor stressed that she was most interested in the mixing/overlaying of dots rather then the density. I think it gives a neat effect in the end. Although I am not convinced if the time it took was worth it. 

mixing paints

Trying to come up with a poster to advertise my floral designs. 

Should I worry about branding this early? My largest concern is creating a theme I will be happy with for a prolonged period of time. 

Classes in Session

So yes although it has been two years since I attended any sort of formal schooling; I have hit the books again. Here is to lots more time to doodle in class. (real jobs make doodling difficult) 

Games Night

Don't you just love a good games night?
(I promise you don't have to come over looking this swank)