FYI: SAIPUA

image: via

I am always up for a good flower blog & http://saipua.blogspot.com/ is no exception. Join Sarah as she renovates her new homestead, gardens, contemplates life, arranges gorgeous florals and all under the watchful eye of her dog Nea. And check out her site while you are at it: http://www.saipua.com/

WIP: A New Painting

image: reubenvision

Here is a WIP or "Work In Progress" of a painting I started late last night. Well actually I started it way early this morning. It seems, normal sleeping patterns have decided to abandon me. I was more awake in the middle of the night then I was yesterday afternoon. If this sort of productivity comes out of such things, then perhaps I should not complain. You may notice that I am actually doing the portrait over top of another painting I did as a response to music. I am not quite sure what I will do with the abstract background in the end, but I will be sure to upload a photo of the finished product. 

Magdalena Frackowiak in Sketchbook Series

illustration: reubenvision

The gorgeous Magdalena Frackowiak as seen in H&M done in ink as part of my ongoing Sketchbook Series . A project I started to practice my sketching skills. Each drawing is done with pen, no pencils or erasers allowed; that way lines must be more decisive because there is little room for error. 

Kanye Announces Donda Sketchbook Series

illustration: reubenvision

So if any of you happen to have been on twitter last night & also happen to be following Kanye West you witnessed some pretty interesting things go down. First off he started giving a recap of his various fashion world endeavors & then he went on to explain his newest venture: Donda. According to Kanye's twitter feed: DONDA is a design company which will galvanize amazing thinkers and put them in a creative space to bounce there dreams and ideas...

Well I am not quite sure if Kanye will be knocking on my door but I thought it might be fun to give this drawing a whirl. 

(done entirely with pen [no pencils or erasers allowed])

FYI: The Man Repeller

photo via www.manrepeller.com

What is a man repeller you might ask?

–noun

"Outfitting oneself in a sartorially offensive way that will result in repelling members of the opposite sex. Such garments include but are not limited to harem pants, boyfriend jeans, overalls (see: human repelling), shoulder pads, full length jumpsuits, jewelry that resembles violent weaponry and clogs."

It is also the name of a delightfully amusing & interesting blog I follow. Whether you are looking for new ways to work your wardrobe or just looking for a lighthearted read stop on over at www.manrepeller.com

ps: isn't this photo gold (I mean check out her shimmers on the wall)

from the archives

painting: reubenvision

Here is a old painting I found while cleaning & sorting out my room. It is a painting of a Gucci Ad from 08/09. I painted it directly on a pretty rough board. Hope you all enjoy, I think it will get some shelf time out on display (atop my bookshelf). 

Purple Purse ~ Sketchbook Series

illustration: reubenvision

Here is something a little different to throw into my mix of pen drawings. First difference is that it is not a model (actually I have no idea who she is) & I added some colour. Just trying to keep you all on your toes in the new year.