Almost...but not yet

So, I didn't know.....should I pop in here again after that cliffhanger ending last post....and NOT reveal the big news yet?

I'm waiting 'til September 1st to spill the proverbial beans.  But, I just couldn't wait that long to share a bit of other things I've been working on.

I am so in a Autumn/Halloweeny mood!  Whilst powering through the 1st three seasons of Vampire Diaries, I took out my felt and thread...and tried to multitask :)

Here's a sampling of what I made:

 

Zombies are just too fun!  They can come out all crooked and ugly....and it's perfectly expected :D

 

 

I had a Nightmare inspired moment, too.

 

 

And I made this drooling dude, as well.  Have brain, will travel....heehee!

I put them all up in my shop.

 

 

So, while I know this is not the same as hearing big news....I hope it almost is.

Just like Autumn is far from coming to my hot, sunny California city....I'm eagerly anticipating!

 

Thanks to you all for being excited with me!

I'll be back in September.....ready to unveil!

 

Smiling like a big, toothy jack-o-lantern,

Cam

Happy Halloween!

Just in time for Halloween, I finished a painting of this guy!

 

It was different working on this piece because I usually work smaller...

 

 

....much, much smaller....haha!  I had Maggie sit next to it so you could see the size :)

 

 

I thought he was the perfect character to celebrate Halloween and usher in the winter Holidays, too :)

 

I wish all of you a magical, fun-filled Halloween!  For those who are dealing with terrible Sandy right now, my heart goes out to you....and I'm hoping you and your families stay safe, warm and dry!

 

Candy Corn Hugs,

Cameron

Breaking into Shoe Business?

Hello Bloggy Buddies!

A Mom from school asked if I could paint her teenager's Converse...of course, I said yes!  I gave her a quote and am still waiting for the shoes to be given to me.  While I'm waiting, I thought I better practice because....sshhhh....I've never painted shoes before...haha!

So, my mother gave me some of hers and asked for ladybugs.
...and voila!

Maggie got a new pair of canvas shoes. When I told her she could have whatever she wanted put on them, she promptly requested Sally and Jack from Nightmare Before Christmas :)

Here's what they look like!

She showed them off to everyone at school today....I guess she likes them....haha!

In case you are wondering, I used acrylic paints and Sharpies in 2 different widths.

I didn't use any sort of transfer.  I just sketched the general design with pencil, then outlined with a fine tipped Sharpie.  I, then, painted within the lines and touched things up with ink again once the paint dried.

I used a larger tipped Sharpie to fill in the black areas of Jack.  I sprayed a sealant on it, but, I'm not sure that was necessary.  I'll know more as these shoes are worn :)

I might have to go buy a pair for myself!

Thanks, as always, for stopping by!  I plan to post another Lesson from Drawing lab early next week....so, if you have the book and want to join in, please do!
Also, the Mermaid Swap begins next week (I'm super excited)....please shoot me a quick email if you'd like to be in on that, too :)

All my very best,
Cameron