Commissions Officially Closed for 2015

I would like to take the time to thank everyone who has commissioned me this year. I really enjoyed branching out of my comfort zone and creating artwork with all types of mediums and styles. You all have made the first year of my shop a wonderful experience! THANK YOU ALL! <3

The holidays are fast approaching, as well as final exams, and deadlines for projects and other assignments for school. I will not have sufficient time to complete new commissions for December, so I have decided to close shop for the year. Fortunately, I will re-open in 2016 (exact date TBA). As for the people who purchased commissions in November, do not worry! They will be completed before Christmas! :)

Happy Holidays!

-Joyce

Strawberry Parfait Watercolor

Once a month I try to go to a watercolor class to improve myself in that medium. The theme for this month was "Desserts" so I chose a strawberry parfait as reference from a photo that I found on Google Images. I've been to this class about six times, and this is the FIRST piece that I'm actually happy with. I'm slowly improving and it's exciting to see that! :)

Timothy's Rainbow Tail Phoenix

A friend of mine commissioned me to draw a Phoenix. I used tan-toned paper with Prismacolor colored pencils. Traditionally, Phoenix tails look similar to a Peacock's so I added that in there. The crest was inspired by the Cockatiel.

Baby Jesus

Earlier this year I was commissioned to recreate a client's favorite picture of Baby Jesus. The only version of this picture that she had was a blurry cellphone pic that I had to use as a reference. I don't normally draw in this style but trying something new was fun.

Asura's Wrath

Here's a commission I did earlier this summer of Asura from Asura's Wrath. It's an 18" x 24" acrylic painting that is based off of an existing poster from the games. This was a great exercise becuase I haven't used acrylic in quite sometime and it gave me a break from drawing.

Andreja {{Nicolle's Dreams}} Art Contest

Decided to try my hand at drawing Andreja's doll, Jess (holding her kitty, Namine!). Andreja is so talented and dedicated to her work. Her BJD tutorials have been so helpful in teaching me how to do face-ups on my own dolls.

I am so very thankful to her for giving her fans the opportunity to participate in her art contest. Through this competition, I have been introduced to some other amazing artists as well!

Celine's Grandmother

I was commissioned by my best friend, Celine, to draw a portrait of her late grandmother as a gift for her mom. I think this was the first time I've ever made two people cry from a drawing (tears of joy, of course!). I'm the type of person who starts crying if I see other people cry so this was certainly an interesting experience, lol. It was a pleasure to draw your grandmother, Celine. I'm sure she's proud of both you and your mom for all you have accomplished. <3