Siblings and Sandcastles

Perhaps it's not always the best idea to build sandcastles with your siblings! I made this illustration for a workshop in Oakland and I had a lot of fun creating the story line.

For the workshop, I also created a model sheet of the two characters to figure out their anatomy:

You might recognize the girl from my "Sisters" series. I've really enjoyed exploring the many facets of her personality and have honed the look of her features over time :).

If you want to try your hand at adding some color to this sad sandcastle scene, here's a free coloring page as well!

Re-Direct

 Hi all!  Here's a few exploration sketches, just testing out the movement of my little tomboy.

I've been busy getting brush-up anatomy/perspective lessons from my uber-talented and charming friend Claudia.  If you live in the bay area and want some concentrated one-on-one training, she's the gal for you!

Also, I'll be migrating my domain to a different website so I can showcase my portfolio in a more cohesive manner.  If you would like to keep following my blog (which will still be updated regularly), please point your RSS/Reader to this URL: http://charlotteillustrations.blogspot.com/

See you on the other side folks!

swim

This gal uses brute force when it comes to converting a reluctant swimmer. The boy character actually popped into my sketchbook during jury duty last week as well.  It's amazing how much creative work gets done when you're forced to sit and wait for two solid days lol.

As usual, this illustration comes with a free coloring page!

And speaking of coloring pages. . are you looking for coloring pages for the Easter holiday?  Well, I've got plenty of Hipster Bunny coloring pages right here.  Happy Easter everyone!

whisper + GIVEAWAY!

The sisters are back again!  And although they're older, it looks like the eldest is still up to no good. . .whispering scandalous secrets in her little sister's ear.

What could the secret be?  Here's your chance to let your imagination run wild:

Also, I'm announcing my first GIVEAWAY!!  Would you like to have your very own Hipster Bunny magnet?

If you do, just leave a comment describing what youthink Hipster Bunny will be doing for Easter this year.  The deadline is Monday, March 11th, 12pm PST.  I'll reveal the winner in my next entry.  Good luck folks :)

storm

Here are two sisters with very different reactions to an oncoming storm.  You might recall this pair from a previous illustration.  I have at least another scenario for the duo to play out which, of course, involves food lol.

Here's a coloring page. . .feel free to use your imagination and draw what the sisters could be staring at through the window:

Also, Happy Valentine's Day :).  Here are two coloring pages that fit the holiday quite nicely as well:

Hope you have fun with friends and loved ones today!

explore

This big sister refuses to explore the possible benefits of acquiring a new baby sister. . .instead, she chooses to ignore said baby.  We'll see how long that tactic lasts ;)

The big sister character randomly showed up in my sketchbook a few weeks back so I decided to build a story around her.  I was also playing around with a more on point "explore" sketch involving hipster bunny riding a narwhal, but we'll just have to save that for another day lol.

My Moment in Time book talk went well so thanks to everyone that came!  Now that I've got a talk under my belt, I'm thinking of visiting some schools so let me know if you guys have any suggestions in the SF bay area.

Until next time, here's a free coloring page.  Might be good for any frustrated big sisters out there hehe: