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Sketchbook Project In The Mail

2012-01-27T18:52:00.000-06:00

At the Post Office, my little Sketchbook Project 2012 is off to Brooklyn, NY ...

You can see the entire sketchbook on my squidoo lens.
This will be updated with the final version with page titles in a little while.
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Finished Sketchbook Project 2012

2012-01-24T18:38:00.001-06:00

Wow! My Sketchbook Project is FINISHED!!!

I'll be mailing it out back to Brooklyn, NY this Friday ... it feels a little funny to send it off now, after all this work.

Here are the last two images left to post: the complete parting shot and the colored cover.

All pages have been scanned for my personal archives, and will be assembled into a book soon. More details as that project comes into being.

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Sketchbook Project Parting Shot

2012-01-16T13:05:00.000-06:00

This is the Sketchbook Project 2012 parting shot: a well deserved local meal after all that walking about, and my personal favorite, the Mushroom Onion Galette!

Illustration Friday theme: Prepare

Traditional food is best prepared in the, well, traditional way.

We found a Creperie recently and I was very excited to see "galette" on the menu -basically, a crepe with buckwheat instead of wheat flour, giving it a very particular taste.

The "galette" I was served was very good certainly, just not what I consider a galette. I could tell this was not a pure buckwheat batter.

Asking the waitress, I was indeed told the cook mixes buckwheat and regular wheat in their batter ... ???

Ok, great, but then don't call it a "Galette" !

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Sketchbook Project page 14 With Color

2012-01-14T16:04:00.001-06:00

I finished the ink of page 14 and threw in a touch of color.
I'm thinking the building on the left needs to be a little more in shadows, so a couple details here and there is probably in order to call this one really finished -that and a page title of sorts.

Project deadline is looming on the horizon ...

I'm also going to add this one and the last 2 or 3 images to the Squidoo Lens. Check it out.
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sketchbook Project 2012 page 14 Mont Saint Michel Street

2012-01-08T16:47:00.000-06:00

The deadline for this project is looming ahead, only three weeks from now.
This is the next to last page of the book, with still a few details here and there to do with text information, websites, page titles, etc., to be added.

This afternoon I did the pencil layout and started on the inking for page 14, a very narrow street at the Mont Saint Michel, from one of my own photos.

Other pages so far: sketchbook-project-2012-riverbynight

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Sketchbook Project 2012 page 13 Inked

2011-12-17T17:52:00.001-06:00

I said I would finish this project by the end of the year ... hmm, with Christmas coming up and the end of the school year, I've been busy with other things.
Still, I just finished inking page 13, a view from within the Mont Saint Michel, with only 2 pages left ... yeah!

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3 Most Popular Zazzle Photos

2011-12-10T19:11:00.000-06:00

For practical reasons, I have 2 zazzle stores: one for all designs, drawings and illustrations, and one for photography. And since that photography store is absolutely entitled of its own Most Popular nomination as well, here we go.

The 3 Most Popular Images for the zazzle/RiverbyNightPhotos gallery, are:

First place, the Mont Saint Michel from Normandy, France:

Mont Saint Michel by RiverbyNightPhotos

Second, Natl. forest from Vaudewoo, WY image:

Vaudewoo - WY, USA by RiverbyNightPhotos

And third, the Irish Pub in St. Malo, Britany France:

Irish Pub in St. Malo, France by RiverbyNightPhotos

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3 Most Popular Zazzle Designs

2011-12-08T19:03:00.000-06:00

Continuing with the Most Popular Designs of 2011, now looking at the various Zazzle shops ...

In the past Stanley the Sloth had always been in the lead, though to my surprise he was upstaged this year by FOOD! Yep. All 3 most popular designs this year have to do with food!

The 3 Most Popular Designs for the Zazzle/RiverbyNight shop are:

First, the Strawberry!

Strawberry by RiverbyNight

Second, the Pineapple!

Pineapple by RiverbyNight

And Third, the Dancing Blender!

Dancing Blender -I Green Smoothie by RiverbyNight

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3 Most Popular Greeting Cards for PurpleCactus

2011-12-04T13:35:00.000-06:00

For the second post in our week of Most Popular Designs of 2011, I am including images from my mother's sites, brand name PurpleCactus.
Why? Well, simply, because she is my mother afterall, and also because I happen to design most of her greeting cards and and items in her zazzle painting site. :D

So ...

From the PurpleCactus brand, the 3 most popular categories in the Greeting Card section are:
- First, Father's Day
- Second, Mother's Day,
- and Third, Flower & Garden Cards

PurpleCactus' MOST POPULAR DESIGNS for 2011:

I have to add the very close 4th design here, just because it's funny and I happen to really like it:

Cheers everyone!

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3 Most Popular Greeting Card Designs of 2011

2011-12-03T13:02:00.000-06:00

It's December and time for the Most Popular Design post.

Out of the Greeting Card shop, the top categories are:
- First, as expected, Birthdays
- Second, Wedding Anniversary
- Third, surprisingly, Graduation .

Keep in mind that the actual designs for Most Popular do not necessarily follow the above categories since, for example, "Birthdays" would be spread out over numerous designs while "Wedding Anniversary" has fewer options.
so ...

The MOST POPULAR DESIGNS for 2011, in Greeting Cards, are:

Thanks everyone!
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Sketchbook Project page 13 Mont Saint Michel

2011-11-30T19:17:00.000-06:00

Took a little break on all the projects for the Thanksgiving holidays, and now I am motivated to finish this one before Christmas ... so, better get to it.

This is the sketched layout for page 13, a view from within the Mont Saint Michel, to be finished in markers.

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Sketchbook Project 2012 Cover

2011-11-13T15:57:00.000-06:00

Back on the Sketchbook Project... working on the cover design and text pages, namely title page and other information I want to include.

Below is the cover minus the lettering, which is what I'm about to do next along with coloring, most likely in the form of color pencil. Recognize the car? Yep, there it is again...
I do plan on adding some sort of protection finish once completed.

On the home stretch with this project... yeah!

Only 3 or 4 pages left.

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T-shirts Stickers and Postcards

2011-11-02T11:33:00.002-05:00

I just got my very own "Why Rush" tee -from my zazzle- that I'll be wearing at the next Cowtown Comix Festival in a couple weeks. I love it.

Three of my T-shirt designs:

Postcards from "TOOT: The Order Of Things" collection, stickers, and new business cards:

The boat sticker is from mother's zazzle PurpleCactusPainting store.

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Sketchbook Project page 12 the Mont in Color

2011-10-30T19:20:00.000-05:00

The Mont Saint Michel, finished with watercolor. I am resonably satisfied with the result... I tend to "color" rather than "paint" per se, being more of a cartoonist and illustrator than painter, so I'd say I did pretty good.

Illustration Friday theme: Scary.
Don't know about you, but I think this might have been a somewhat scary place to live in during medieval times, what with the weather, the sea, the cold and humidity, and the constant potential for assault by various factions.
I'm very glad to visit the place today though, and would love to stay the night at least once, preferably during high tide, to get the full effect of being surrounded by the sea.

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Sketchbook Project page 11 Mont Saint Michel

2011-10-26T17:48:00.000-05:00

The Mont Saint Michel from a couple posts back, done with India Ink.

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Sketchbook Project page 10 map

2011-10-22T11:14:00.001-05:00

The transition map page going from St. Malo to the Mont Saint Michel.

This also fits this week's Illustration Friday theme: Fuel.
My parents had a 2 CV (2 Chevaux; i.e. 2 horses) for a while, and it was the most fun car to drive ever. It was also very fuel efficient. At the time it would take $5 to fill up the tank, and that seemed to last forever.

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The 2 CV Citroen

2011-10-20T18:10:00.000-05:00

The 2CV Citroen is like no other in the history of the car, and if you've ever had the chance to drive one, you'll remember it for the rest of your life.

This will become part of a collage map page for my Sketchbook Project 2012.

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Sketchbook Project 2012 Mont Saint Michel

2011-10-16T15:54:00.001-05:00

As this section of my Sketchbook Project is now all about the Mont Saint Michel, a complete view of this marvel is due before setting foot inside.

This is my pencil drawing, finished just moments ago.

**Note: all pages to date here: Sketchbook 2012 page.
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Sketchbook Project 2012 page 11 Finished

2011-10-05T18:34:00.000-05:00

Finished page 11 of the Sketchbook Project: that's the Mont Saint Michel in the backdrop, where we're headed next.
This is a somewhat less "serious" illustration compared to the previous two and more in the vain of fun comic book type, which is fine, as it does provide a variety of style and approaches for this little book.

I'll most likely be working on page 10 next, the map page, and choosing my next pictures as we get closer to the Mont Saint Michel.

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Sketchbook Project page 11 Inked

2011-10-03T18:14:00.000-05:00

Got the lovely sheep all inked up and colored today. They're looking pretty cuddly me think. :)

See all pages done to date here.
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Sketchbook Project 2012 page 11 Sketch

2011-10-02T17:21:00.000-05:00

Skipping page 10 to work on page 11... and moving from St. Malo, Brittany to the Mont Saint Michel in Normandy, right next door.
Here's the page layout, to be finished with a fine marker.

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Cathedral Illo Available in Zazzle Shop

2011-09-27T19:57:00.001-05:00

The cathedral illustration from a few posts back is now available in the Zazzle shop, except for the poster / print version, which is apparently having issues with distorting images... hope they fix that soon.

In the mean time, enjoy stickers, mugs, tees, etc.

St. Malo Cathedral by RiverbyNight
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Sketchbook Project 2012 pg 9

2011-09-26T17:55:00.000-05:00

Finished late last night and very happy with the result... page 9 of the Sketchbook Project.

I'm also submitting this to Illustration Friday for the theme: Ferocious.
Though it may not look it right now, anyone who has grown up on the coast knows that the sea is to be given a healthy respect, as it can turn pretty ferocious anytime -and does so on a regular basis.

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Coloring page 9 part II

2011-09-25T08:09:00.000-05:00

Here's how far I got yesterday with the coloring:

See all pages of my Sketchbook Project 2012 done to date.
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Coloring Page 9 of Sketchbook

2011-09-24T13:48:00.000-05:00

I've started the coloring on pg 9 of the Sketchbook Project.
I'm using a blue color pencil for the outlines -rather than traditional black- for a more uplifting and fun result.
The plan is to get most of the page done through the weekend, if not finish... keep your fingers crossed.

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Sketchbook Project pg 9 Sketch

2011-09-21T19:02:00.000-05:00

I'm drawning out the layout for page 9 of the Sketchbook Project.
It's the "Tour Solidor", or Solidor Tower from St. Malo, Brittany, France. This is to be a fun and colorful illustration with color pencils.

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IF - Mesmerizing

2011-09-19T19:02:00.000-05:00

Here is pg 8 of my Sketchbook Project 2012 - it just so happen that it fits this week's Illustration Firday theme perfectly... mesmerizing.

Seagulls are a very important part of my childhood memories, and as such remain one of my favorite birds.

I am mesmerized by them.

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Sketchbook Project 2012 pg 7 Finally Finished

2011-09-02T16:58:00.000-05:00

And here it is, page 7, St. Malo Cathedral, finally finished... what do you think?

I'm scanning it before adding it to the sketchbook itself, and will make prints/posters available in the zazzle shop sometime this weekend most likely.

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Sketchbook Project pg 7 in Progress

2011-08-29T18:43:00.002-05:00

With school and weekend trips into the high country for some mountain hiking, I have not had much time to work on my cathedral page...

this is now the original drawing, in inking progress.

I'm using my usual 2 markers, the Pigma Micron 05 and 03.

(see previous entry for inking studies)

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Sketchbook page 7 Study

2011-08-20T12:39:00.006-05:00

School is back on full time and putting a serious damper on my drawing schedule...

nontheless, page 7 of the Sketchbook Project is drawn out, awaiting inking.

Here is a first study of possible ink style:

***update***

I'm adding a 2nd study to this same post.

Slightly more contrast -or heavy darks- in a few places would make some of the features more visible I think.

Also, more complete white areas in the walls facing left, for the same reason.

(just realized the upper left building is incomplete -that will be rendered in dark, similar to the building below it)

What do you think?
Which one is your favorite?

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Sketchbook Project 2012 - page 7

2011-08-06T18:06:00.000-05:00

This is how far I managed to get today on my next page of the sketchbook: the St. Malo Cathedral, in (where else) St. Malo, Brittany, France.

We're packing the camper for a last weekend getaway in the mountains before school starts up again next week...

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Sketchbook Project 2012 - page 5

2011-07-30T09:41:00.000-05:00

Page 5 finally done, after a couple re-starts on it.
What do you think? Does it look enough like a postcard?
That was the intent anyway.

See all pages done so far on my Squidoo lens.

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My Sketchbook Project on Squidoo

2011-07-29T13:07:00.001-05:00

This morning I created the first draft of a squidoo lens that will eventually feature my entire sketchbook.
With each illustration, I add a few details about the image or place.
My theme is Travel with me... will you?

see:
My Sketchbook
Project 2012

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sketchbook Project 2012 page 5 color

2011-07-28T11:07:00.000-05:00

Here is the finished version for page 5: the Excalibur cafe and pub.
I've never been in, but it's a really neat business front when you come up on it.

**page from my Art House Sketchbook Project 2012**

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Sketchbook Porject 2012 page 5 Pub

2011-07-26T16:35:00.000-05:00

Took me a good chunck of the afternoon drawing out this sketch from one of my own pictures.
This is an Irish pub in the streets of St Malo, Britany France.
The pub is actually green, which makes it stand out quite a bit from the general grey rock walls of most of the city.

**pages from my Art House Co-op Sketchbook Project 2012***
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sketchbook Project 2012 page 4 ink

2011-07-25T16:31:00.000-05:00

Finally getting back to the sketchbook project and inking page 4, now ready for some color.

Phileas and Tangerine are sending you a postcard:

**page from my Art House Co-op Sketchbook Project 2012**

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IF - Perennial

2011-07-22T21:13:00.000-05:00

I was on the last page of a Juliette story when I checked the Illustration Friday theme: Perennial.

Definition:
1. present at all seasons of the year.
2. a. persistent, enduring. b. continuing without interruption: constant. c. regularly repeated or renewed.

I call on all cat owners out there to support my case that this is a perfect example of perennial activity:

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2nd Set of Framed Watercolors

2011-06-26T13:23:00.000-05:00

This is the 2nd set of my mother's watercolor, ready and framed for a coffee shop show next month.
These images will also find their way into her zazzle shop PurpleCactusPainting as I get time to do so.

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Sketchbook Project 2012 page 4

2011-06-21T15:12:00.000-05:00

This is the sketch for page 4. I'm thinking ink with a light watercolor wash... will see, might change my mind as I get it going.

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Sketchbook Project page 3 Finished

2011-06-12T11:05:00.001-05:00

I finished coloring this page last night. The previous page had some glued elements to it and this showed through while coloring -something to remember, next time I'll hold off and do the following page before gluing things down.
Not too much of a big deal though, as this is in the spirit of a sketchbook afterall.

Done in color pencil.

***page from my Art House Co-op Sketchbook Project 2012***
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Sketchbook Project 2012 page 3

2011-06-10T18:23:00.002-05:00

Last couple days of school is movie day -which makes the kids self-sufficient for the most part, and since I'm ahead of the pack with my grading, I decided to give myself time to color. Here's how far I got on this page:

- pages from my Art House Co-op Sketchbook Project 2012 -

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Sketchbook Project 2012 page 2

2011-06-06T22:22:00.002-05:00

Page 2 of the sketchbook done today.
Looking at it now I might add a couple details to it, like coloring the sign yellow and possibly the cat for example, or something else -not sure yet, so here it is as it is for now.

*** my contribution for the Art House Co-op Sketchbook Project 2012***

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Setting Up A Show For Mom

2011-06-05T19:34:00.000-05:00

I'm getting a bunch of my mother's watercolors ready for a show in July.
I spent the afternoon cleaning out frames and pieces of glass (even dropped on... yikes) and here is the first set.

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First page started

2011-06-03T18:47:00.001-05:00

Ok, now I can breath -the first page of the sketchbook has been drawn on. The pressure is off and we're up and running. I've got a general plan for most of the book. We'll see how things evolve.

This is the introduction page, which will be finished last, as the text will depend on what actually ends up in the book.

- pages from The Sketchbook Project 2012 -

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Sketchbook Project 2012

2011-06-02T17:04:00.000-05:00

I signed up for the Art House Co-op Sketchbook Project World Tour 2012... that's a mouth full.

I got it a few days ago and have been playing around in my head about what I want to do in it.

My theme is "Travel with me."

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Monkey Business

2011-04-01T13:50:00.001-05:00

And another one... I'm having way too much fun with these. :D

This one will also be available in zazzle without any writings on the sign behind the monkeys, that way you can write your own organization name for a little office humor.

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Conversation

2011-03-28T16:16:00.001-05:00

Just finished last night, and soon to be in color in the Zazzle shop:

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Little Pigs

2011-03-26T10:09:00.000-05:00

Wow, has it been this long since I posted on this blog...
Well, here's another of the TOOT cartoons to make up for it for the moment.

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IF - Reverse

2011-02-06T12:11:00.001-06:00

Illustration Friday theme: Reverse
Another cartoon...

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The Pecking Order in Color

2011-01-31T19:31:00.001-06:00

Here is the colored version of Wilma and the Pecking Order, also now available in my Zazzle store on stickers, T-shirts, mugs, and the rest.

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IF - Surrender

2011-01-29T09:54:00.001-06:00

Illustration Friday theme: Surrender

After this last incident, Leonard had to surrender his title of Village Cook 1st Assistant:

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Public Restrooms

2011-01-23T09:29:00.001-06:00

Honestly, I know you've encountered your share of ?!?!? with public restrooms... here are some of mine.

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IF - Chicken

2011-01-19T19:18:00.001-06:00

This week's Illustration Friday theme: Chicken

It was fun trying to think of different ideas for cartoons. I made a point of staying away from the whole "crossing the road" joke.
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IF - Resolutions

2011-01-04T20:54:00.000-06:00

Illustration Friday Theme: Resolutions

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IF - Winter

2010-12-29T16:01:00.000-06:00

Illustration Friday theme: Winter

What does winter mean to you?

For me, it's all about home made yummy veggie soups!

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Taking Notes At Meeting

2010-10-10T10:55:00.000-05:00

We had a mandatory 2 hour meeting at work last week, during which I off course took notes.

Take a look:

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IF - Proverb

2010-09-12T18:22:00.003-05:00

Illustration Friday theme: Proverb.

"Let sleepping dogs lie."
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The Show That Sold Out

2010-08-01T16:45:00.001-05:00

This is the show that pretty much sold out ... The best time I walked in there to find 5 pieces gone! Pieces were flying off the walls so fast I had to make 4 trips in the last 3 weeks to replenish.

When I went to pick them up there were once again empty spots on the wall, and someone walk up to me and bought one right there on the spot as I was packing.

It was amazing!

I wish the same to every artist out there showing their work. It's one of the best feelings in the world.

I showed 2 series: The Great Outdoors (left wall) and Mandala (right wall) series.

All images are also available from the Zazzle shop, as part of their respective series' collection.

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IF - Double

2010-07-26T20:00:00.000-05:00

Illustration Friday theme: Double

Quick sketch in the little traveling notebook.

I call this one

Double Date.

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Camper

2010-07-24T18:21:00.000-05:00

We went camping up in the mountains these past couple of days, and I did a quick sketch of our camper.

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Stickers

2010-07-03T12:59:00.001-05:00

I ordered some stickers from my own zazzle shop, in part to get a feel of the actual product, and in part to give away when I do live shows and art venues.

As it turned out, the quality is very impressive. Thick and slick, with the image very well rendered.
I'll be ordering more in bulk for sure. It's always fun to give something for free at shows. It really makes people's day.

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Mandala Posters

2010-06-27T09:57:00.000-05:00

The Mandala posters all ready for the July show.

Looking pretty good like that, don't you think?

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New hiler Poster

2010-06-26T17:16:00.001-05:00

This is the latest of the Outdoor series, in a slightly different style than previous ones.
I'll be showing at the Niwot Cafe, in Niwot Colorado for the entire month of July -should you happen to be in the neighborhood... :)

Here it is, ready for display: "Thru Hiker"

Also (soon to be) available in the zazzle shop, in the Great Outdoor Sports collection.

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IF - Paisley

2010-06-24T10:14:00.006-05:00

Ok, so this is not a pure all out paisley type illustration... I worked this mandala out yesterday and can see a few "paisley" shapes in there, so I opted to go ahead and include it with IF.

The Mandala design is drawn by hand then colored with Photoshop.

Title for this piece is FrontRange Colorado
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A Cappella pages 13-14

2010-06-04T11:37:00.004-05:00

Apparently, Blogger went back to hosting images... or at least it appears so since the image posting link came back.

As such, I'll resume showing the A Cappella vol.3 frames. Here's pages 13, 14.

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Cycling

2010-05-22T20:36:00.000-05:00

Keeping on adding to the Great Outdoors collection.

Here's to cycling:

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Earth Mandala

2010-05-18T18:06:00.000-05:00

I created what I call Mandala designs a little while back, which I am now turning into posters for an upcoming show. I'll post them here as they get uploaded.

Here's the first: The Earth Mandala

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Backpacker Design

2010-05-01T14:36:00.002-05:00

I cleaned up the backpacker sketch from the last Illustration Friday theme.
This is the marker version. I also did a watercolor version, which I might post later on once I do figure out how... he, he.

In the mean time, enjoy these two from my zazzle shop.

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Blogger Changes

2010-04-27T18:38:00.000-05:00

Blogger is implementing changes in the way images are displayed on blogs, which basically means that at this moment, I have no idea how to post images!!!!

... not too good for a sketch blog. :(

Hopefully I'll figure it out pretty quick and resume posting.

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IF - Ahead

2010-04-24T19:09:00.003-05:00

Too often people listen to nay-sayers or let others talk them out of their dreams.

I say go ahead and dream.

Then go ahead and get on after it.

Done for Illustration Friday.
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New Biker Design

2010-04-08T08:57:00.000-05:00

Taking the biker from Aspen Folly illustration, I am creating a set of 4 biker designs for tees and other zazzle products. I've got 2 done so far, with biker2 (red pants) and will work on biker1 (green pants) when I come back from a 4 day little vacation trip.

Biker2 comes with 2 background color scheme. Here's one:

Biker2 - Blue/Orange by RiverbyNight

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A Cappell pages 10-12

2010-04-06T16:22:00.000-05:00

A Cappella vol. 3
pages 10-12

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A Cappella pgs 8-9

2010-03-24T16:49:00.002-05:00

A Cappella vol.3

pages 8, 9

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Mountain Biker

2010-03-23T09:46:00.000-05:00

With Spring coming, it's time to get the bike out again.
To celebrate, I'm placing all Mountain Biker and Aspen Folly designs on SALE over at the Zazzle gallery.

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A Cappella pg 7

2010-03-22T12:01:00.003-05:00

A Cappella vol. 3
page 7

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A Cappella

2010-03-21T11:15:00.000-05:00

A Cappella vol.3
pages 5 and 6

I forgot about the paddle in the bottom of the boat in image 5... I'll have to add it later. Only the handle will show, so it should not be too much of a problem.

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A Cappella vol 3

2010-03-19T12:25:00.001-05:00

A Cappella vol. 3

pages 3 and 4

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A Cappella vol.3

2010-03-18T10:07:00.001-05:00

Working on the 3rd -and last- story for A Cappella vol.3

I'll be posting pages as I get some of the ink done.

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Birthday Cards

2010-03-12T08:39:00.000-06:00

Since I recently finished a new birthday card series -the 1st below with the horse- I thought I showcase the entire collection done to date.
Some are family relation specific while others go by ages 1 through 110.

I'm up to 823 cards total!

coming soon: more Easter cards.
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Art Walk In Niwot

2010-02-28T12:16:00.001-06:00

I participated in the 1st Friday Art Walk in Niwot, Colorado last month.
I will not be making it out this month of March, but will most certainly do it again in the coming month, and have the month of July over at the Niwot Cafe, or "Now What Cafe" reserved.

Here's my display of the Outdoors Sports and Fantasy Series.

It was a successful evening and loads of fun visiting with people as they came through. Good hummus too. ;p

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IF - Adrift

2010-02-18T10:49:00.001-06:00

Illustration Friday theme: Adrift

For this week's theme, I happen to have a story that speaks to this from my A Cappella books.
Though the story title is "Fear", being left adrift is part of the question asked.

One of the panels:

The complete story in poster format

What Is Fear? by RiverbyNight

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A Cappella Products

2010-02-07T20:18:00.000-06:00

Taking a break from working on the 3rd story for A Cappella vol.3, I started creating a whole bunch of fun product using some of the already done illustrations.

Check out this mug:

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IF- Muddy

2010-02-05T11:31:00.000-06:00

Ah, would we all be as happy as a muddy kid playing to his/her heart's content.

Done in the moleskine sketch book.

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Mapping Out

2010-01-27T16:49:00.000-06:00

Mapping out the last story for A Cappella vol.3

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Chinese New Year

2010-01-16T18:39:00.011-06:00

I've got a couple Chinese New Year cards up; one in Chinese and one in English.

See side link to Card Store.

It's early February this year I believe, and will be the year of the Tiger.

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IF - Confined

2010-01-12T16:19:00.002-06:00

IF theme: Imagination is never confined by rules.

This is a sketch study for A Cappella vol. 3.

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IF - Renewal

2010-01-02T15:13:00.002-06:00

This morning's reflection on the meaning of Renewal, done in my visual journal.

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Paul Nison Sketch

2009-12-31T10:07:00.003-06:00

A quick sketch of Paul Nison, as seen while watching a youtube video.

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From The Horse's Mouth

2009-12-30T19:21:00.005-06:00

From The Horse's Mouth

If you look a couple post prior, you'll see the quick sketch that gave birth to this fun design.

I'm having fun creating a bunch of gear with this and 2 more variations in my Zazzle shop (which you can see more of in the side bar).

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Pavoratti

2009-12-29T17:00:00.005-06:00

Today's random sketch: Pavoratti

... with his sad, soul-full eyes.

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Random Sketch

2009-12-29T10:52:00.005-06:00

I found this cardboard moleskin sketch book that I plan on basically doodle into at random, with whatever pops into my mind at the time.

Today's random sketch:

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IF - Pioneer

2009-12-28T20:13:00.007-06:00

This weeks Friday Illustration theme: Pioneers.

Pioneers of their time, here is the Bleriot XI, from very early 1900s.

The sky is actually blue with colored pencil in this illo, though the scanner did not pick it up.

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2009-12-14T15:07:00.006-06:00

I just realized I still had the Thanksgiving card on the side bar... and it's only 2 weeks till Christmas! opps, to say the least.

Here then is one of the new Christmas cards, now available in about a dozen languages for both Christmas and New Year's.

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2009-12-10T16:37:00.008-06:00

It's the end of the year !
Are we all crazy yet ???

I know it's been a bit of a ride lately, so I am glad for the illusion of a new beginning, he, he.

The image featured is:

Aspen Folly
shown as 11x14 framed print
ink, color pencil, watercolor

Part of the Great Outdoors series currently on display at a local restaurant in Longmont, CO. When I get a picture of the entire wall, I'll come back and post it here.

I am also running a couple fun Holiday Specials where you can get fre-e 8x11 in. unframed prints of your choice.

So far there are 10 peices to choose from.
See all details here: Fun Specials

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Ready For Color

2009-11-25T10:49:00.012-06:00

I like to layout a story when I'm done, just for the satisfaction of seeing it whole. This is the 2nd out of 3 stories for A Cappella v.3, now ready for watercolor.

Notice the feet warmer below the table... no doubt dreaming about his upcoming fame for being a featured character in this story.

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IF - Music

2009-11-24T15:04:00.006-06:00

My nephew asked me to make him an avatar for his online activity, and since he plays the trombone, it's perfect for this week's Illustration Friday: Music.

Stanley the Sloth

2009-11-19T14:56:00.004-06:00

I had fun this morning expanding my Stanley the Sloth line with more Tees, stickers, and magnets. Furthermore, I am placing the ENTIRE line of Sloth on Sale for the Holidays.

See the rest at my Zazzle store or see Holiday Sale section on the right.

IF - Unbalanced

2009-11-17T18:54:00.008-06:00

We always hear about the State having to deal with unbalanced budget... I wonder, does Santa ever have to deal with an unbalanced list?

New Story Pages

2009-11-16T21:34:00.003-06:00

Got to stay home and draw today, making it a good day by all accounts.

Working on A Cappella vol.3. Here are a couple frames for story no.2, as yet untitled.

Today's Best Award

2009-11-11T18:49:00.002-06:00

I just got my 2nd Today's Best Award for a stamp made with that little truck I posted yesterday. Here is what it looks like:

Pretty cool!....

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