I know I mentioned this in a recent post, but I just wanted to officially share that I've been invited to join the Pencil Lines Design Team. (Though, they did get my name all kinds of weird on the announcement. But I got an e-mail and a contract, so I do know it's me!)
Pencil Lines is a sketch challenge blog. Every Sunday at 8pm GMT (3pm EST) a guest designer (Donna Downey is this week's guest) and a new sketch are posted. To audition for the team I submitted the following layout…
…based on sketch 43:
I think I've mentioned before that I like to make sketches of sketches. It helps me to put my own spin on things. Here are my sketches of the one above:
The first drawing is a pretty direct interpretation of the sketch. I find that when I draw all the parts, I understand how the layout is put together a bit better. Sketch #2 is me starting to think about how I want to change the original sketch. Sketch #3 is a more refined version – and where I stopped sketching. It made me feel ready to get the paint and ink out!
I've never been a part of a challenge blog before. But one of my resolutions for 2010 is to do more scrapbooking just for myself. I love the idea of letting the sketches do the thinking. To me, sketches are an opportunity to go wild and let my imagination
soar within the safe confines of good design. This design team represents the
chance to inspire others to do the same.
Also, I wanted to share some crafty goodness from New Year's Eve. We had a party – this being Times Square and all, it was kind of mandatory – and I decorated:
Essentially, white balloons hung from the celing. There are two kinds of balloons. The first says "hello, hello" on one side and "2010" on the other…
…and the second kind has polka dots and beautiful little stars hanging from the bottom!
And yes, I cut all that tissue paper out with a pair of scissors and glued it to balloons. Maybe a little over the edge?
Finally, check out my exciting news on Tim Holtz's blog. I am just tickled pink to be chosen as one of the "artist choice" winners! And I loved what he said about my tags too:
"your spin on the 12 tags was so fresh and truly unique to your style,
that's what this is all about. not a traditional color combo to be
found – bravo to you!"
Thanks for letting me share my good news!
P.S.: Come back tomorrow for a monster post all about my favorite creations from 2009!
Congratulations on both fronts! Especially to win an “artist’s choice” award from Tim. Your style is very recognizable as being yours and that’s something special. I hope the new year brings you much inspiration!
Congratulations on both fronts! Especially to win an “artist’s choice” award from Tim. Your style is very recognizable as being yours and that’s something special. I hope the new year brings you much inspiration!
Congratulations on both fronts! Especially to win an “artist’s choice” award from Tim. Your style is very recognizable as being yours and that’s something special. I hope the new year brings you much inspiration!
Congratulations on both fronts! Especially to win an “artist’s choice” award from Tim. Your style is very recognizable as being yours and that’s something special. I hope the new year brings you much inspiration!
Yay Julie! You really are fab so congrats to you for the Pencil Lines and Tim Holtz.
Yay Julie! You really are fab so congrats to you for the Pencil Lines and Tim Holtz.
Yay Julie! You really are fab so congrats to you for the Pencil Lines and Tim Holtz.
Yay Julie! You really are fab so congrats to you for the Pencil Lines and Tim Holtz.
I love Pencil LInes, and now I’ll love it even more! Congrats!
I love Pencil LInes, and now I’ll love it even more! Congrats!
I love Pencil LInes, and now I’ll love it even more! Congrats!
I love Pencil LInes, and now I’ll love it even more! Congrats!
Congratulations to both big news! Your style is so unique and inspiring and it will be great to see what you do with Pencil Lines! Happy New Year! Ps. I do the same with sketches and have always felt kind of bad about it 😉 Great to hear that it’s ok to twist them to make them your own.
Congratulations to both big news! Your style is so unique and inspiring and it will be great to see what you do with Pencil Lines! Happy New Year! Ps. I do the same with sketches and have always felt kind of bad about it 😉 Great to hear that it’s ok to twist them to make them your own.
Congratulations to both big news! Your style is so unique and inspiring and it will be great to see what you do with Pencil Lines! Happy New Year! Ps. I do the same with sketches and have always felt kind of bad about it 😉 Great to hear that it’s ok to twist them to make them your own.
Congratulations to both big news! Your style is so unique and inspiring and it will be great to see what you do with Pencil Lines! Happy New Year! Ps. I do the same with sketches and have always felt kind of bad about it 😉 Great to hear that it’s ok to twist them to make them your own.
congrats! Can’t wait to see what you bring to pencil lines! love the party balloons, too.
congrats! Can’t wait to see what you bring to pencil lines! love the party balloons, too.
congrats! Can’t wait to see what you bring to pencil lines! love the party balloons, too.
congrats! Can’t wait to see what you bring to pencil lines! love the party balloons, too.
Congrats girl! that is all awesome news!!!
Congrats girl! that is all awesome news!!!
Congrats girl! that is all awesome news!!!
Congrats girl! that is all awesome news!!!
Congratulations on being chosen as Artists Choice by Tim Holtz! That is so cool! I loved seeing your take on the tags!
Congratulations on being chosen as Artists Choice by Tim Holtz! That is so cool! I loved seeing your take on the tags!
Congratulations on being chosen as Artists Choice by Tim Holtz! That is so cool! I loved seeing your take on the tags!
Congratulations on being chosen as Artists Choice by Tim Holtz! That is so cool! I loved seeing your take on the tags!
huge congrats on Pencil Lines. I am so thrilled you are going to be on their team.
huge congrats on Pencil Lines. I am so thrilled you are going to be on their team.
huge congrats on Pencil Lines. I am so thrilled you are going to be on their team.
huge congrats on Pencil Lines. I am so thrilled you are going to be on their team.
I agree with your “letting the sketch do the thinking” and I usually like my LO’s from sketches better than others. Congrats on the Tim win and the Pencil Lines deal! Love your balloons…Happy New Year!
I agree with your “letting the sketch do the thinking” and I usually like my LO’s from sketches better than others. Congrats on the Tim win and the Pencil Lines deal! Love your balloons…Happy New Year!
I agree with your “letting the sketch do the thinking” and I usually like my LO’s from sketches better than others. Congrats on the Tim win and the Pencil Lines deal! Love your balloons…Happy New Year!
I agree with your “letting the sketch do the thinking” and I usually like my LO’s from sketches better than others. Congrats on the Tim win and the Pencil Lines deal! Love your balloons…Happy New Year!
Congrats to you! Looks like an exciting year awaits you! I’m so happy for you!! 🙂
Congrats to you! Looks like an exciting year awaits you! I’m so happy for you!! 🙂
Congrats to you! Looks like an exciting year awaits you! I’m so happy for you!! 🙂
Congrats to you! Looks like an exciting year awaits you! I’m so happy for you!! 🙂
Congratulations on the 12 tags! I had read about all the winners on Tim’s blog. I’m still working on my tags, but having a blast with the techniques! Just did the plaid with alcohol inks last night and it is too cool!
Congratulations on the 12 tags! I had read about all the winners on Tim’s blog. I’m still working on my tags, but having a blast with the techniques! Just did the plaid with alcohol inks last night and it is too cool!
Congratulations on the 12 tags! I had read about all the winners on Tim’s blog. I’m still working on my tags, but having a blast with the techniques! Just did the plaid with alcohol inks last night and it is too cool!
Congratulations on the 12 tags! I had read about all the winners on Tim’s blog. I’m still working on my tags, but having a blast with the techniques! Just did the plaid with alcohol inks last night and it is too cool!
ahh so exciting! congrats! and yay for tim’s comments!! 😉
ahh so exciting! congrats! and yay for tim’s comments!! 😉
ahh so exciting! congrats! and yay for tim’s comments!! 😉
ahh so exciting! congrats! and yay for tim’s comments!! 😉
ps– your decor is genius!
ps– your decor is genius!
ps– your decor is genius!
ps– your decor is genius!
Congrats. Your good news aren’t a matter of luck or good fortune – they are all a result of your artistic soul and abundant talent!
Congrats. Your good news aren’t a matter of luck or good fortune – they are all a result of your artistic soul and abundant talent!
Congrats. Your good news aren’t a matter of luck or good fortune – they are all a result of your artistic soul and abundant talent!
Congrats. Your good news aren’t a matter of luck or good fortune – they are all a result of your artistic soul and abundant talent!
Saw your tags on Tim’s site. They are awesome and they are so you, which is great – I love your style!! Keep rockin’ it!! Happy New Year!!
Saw your tags on Tim’s site. They are awesome and they are so you, which is great – I love your style!! Keep rockin’ it!! Happy New Year!!
Saw your tags on Tim’s site. They are awesome and they are so you, which is great – I love your style!! Keep rockin’ it!! Happy New Year!!
Saw your tags on Tim’s site. They are awesome and they are so you, which is great – I love your style!! Keep rockin’ it!! Happy New Year!!
Woohoooooooooo!!! Congrats on the DT, and being mentioned on Tim’s blog. You are a scrappy star!
Woohoooooooooo!!! Congrats on the DT, and being mentioned on Tim’s blog. You are a scrappy star!
Woohoooooooooo!!! Congrats on the DT, and being mentioned on Tim’s blog. You are a scrappy star!
Woohoooooooooo!!! Congrats on the DT, and being mentioned on Tim’s blog. You are a scrappy star!
Tim’s recognition was well-deserved! Happy New Year to you! I’m looking forward to continued inspiration from you and your art!
Tim’s recognition was well-deserved! Happy New Year to you! I’m looking forward to continued inspiration from you and your art!
Tim’s recognition was well-deserved! Happy New Year to you! I’m looking forward to continued inspiration from you and your art!
Tim’s recognition was well-deserved! Happy New Year to you! I’m looking forward to continued inspiration from you and your art!
I LOVE the sketches on pencil lines! Congrs on making the DT! Congrats on the Tim Holtz artist’s pick too! WTG!!!
I LOVE the sketches on pencil lines! Congrs on making the DT! Congrats on the Tim Holtz artist’s pick too! WTG!!!
I LOVE the sketches on pencil lines! Congrs on making the DT! Congrats on the Tim Holtz artist’s pick too! WTG!!!
I LOVE the sketches on pencil lines! Congrs on making the DT! Congrats on the Tim Holtz artist’s pick too! WTG!!!
Congratulations on the 12 tags!! That’s so awesome, I was following your tags and I hoped you’d make the pick, because I loved them!
Congratulations on the 12 tags!! That’s so awesome, I was following your tags and I hoped you’d make the pick, because I loved them!
Congratulations on the 12 tags!! That’s so awesome, I was following your tags and I hoped you’d make the pick, because I loved them!
Congratulations on the 12 tags!! That’s so awesome, I was following your tags and I hoped you’d make the pick, because I loved them!
Congratulations! I love your fun and creative designs and those balloons are fantastic!
Congratulations! I love your fun and creative designs and those balloons are fantastic!
Congratulations! I love your fun and creative designs and those balloons are fantastic!
Congratulations! I love your fun and creative designs and those balloons are fantastic!
Congrats on both Pencil Lines and Tim!!!
And I just have to say I love those ballons, they were super-cool :o)
Happy new year to you :o)
Congrats on both Pencil Lines and Tim!!!
And I just have to say I love those ballons, they were super-cool :o)
Happy new year to you :o)
Congrats on both Pencil Lines and Tim!!!
And I just have to say I love those ballons, they were super-cool :o)
Happy new year to you :o)
Congrats on both Pencil Lines and Tim!!!
And I just have to say I love those ballons, they were super-cool :o)
Happy new year to you :o)
I am so excited to be working with you girl and DAMN TIM’s BLOG.. you go boo .. told you that you were hot shit .. and I love it
I am so excited to be working with you girl and DAMN TIM’s BLOG.. you go boo .. told you that you were hot shit .. and I love it
I am so excited to be working with you girl and DAMN TIM’s BLOG.. you go boo .. told you that you were hot shit .. and I love it
I am so excited to be working with you girl and DAMN TIM’s BLOG.. you go boo .. told you that you were hot shit .. and I love it
Just came from Tim’s blog and was so damn happy to see your tags mentioned! Woo Hoo! and good for you! I loved each of your tags and was WAY inspired with what you did. Glad I found your blog in 2009! Happy New Year to you!
Just came from Tim’s blog and was so damn happy to see your tags mentioned! Woo Hoo! and good for you! I loved each of your tags and was WAY inspired with what you did. Glad I found your blog in 2009! Happy New Year to you!
Just came from Tim’s blog and was so damn happy to see your tags mentioned! Woo Hoo! and good for you! I loved each of your tags and was WAY inspired with what you did. Glad I found your blog in 2009! Happy New Year to you!
Just came from Tim’s blog and was so damn happy to see your tags mentioned! Woo Hoo! and good for you! I loved each of your tags and was WAY inspired with what you did. Glad I found your blog in 2009! Happy New Year to you!
Beautiful artistry, Julie! You’re amazing, and yes, I saw your tags on Tim’s blog. Congratulations! I am happy to have discovered you on TV and your blog recently. I wish you a joyous New Year!
Beautiful artistry, Julie! You’re amazing, and yes, I saw your tags on Tim’s blog. Congratulations! I am happy to have discovered you on TV and your blog recently. I wish you a joyous New Year!
Beautiful artistry, Julie! You’re amazing, and yes, I saw your tags on Tim’s blog. Congratulations! I am happy to have discovered you on TV and your blog recently. I wish you a joyous New Year!
Beautiful artistry, Julie! You’re amazing, and yes, I saw your tags on Tim’s blog. Congratulations! I am happy to have discovered you on TV and your blog recently. I wish you a joyous New Year!
Congrats!! I love those balloons…so cute!
Congrats!! I love those balloons…so cute!
Congrats!! I love those balloons…so cute!
Congrats!! I love those balloons…so cute!
I did see Tim’s announcement and IMMEDIATELY recognized your tags, congrats! And I used to follow Pencil Lines all the time until I had to whittle down my blog list. Guess I will be adding them back. 😉
I did see Tim’s announcement and IMMEDIATELY recognized your tags, congrats! And I used to follow Pencil Lines all the time until I had to whittle down my blog list. Guess I will be adding them back. 😉
I did see Tim’s announcement and IMMEDIATELY recognized your tags, congrats! And I used to follow Pencil Lines all the time until I had to whittle down my blog list. Guess I will be adding them back. 😉
I did see Tim’s announcement and IMMEDIATELY recognized your tags, congrats! And I used to follow Pencil Lines all the time until I had to whittle down my blog list. Guess I will be adding them back. 😉
WTG! You are a fabulous artist and I am so happy to have noticed your work on episodes of SM. Looks like you are well on your way to a very exciting time in 2010! Good for you! Thanks for inspiring in so many ways.
Deb♥
WTG! You are a fabulous artist and I am so happy to have noticed your work on episodes of SM. Looks like you are well on your way to a very exciting time in 2010! Good for you! Thanks for inspiring in so many ways.
Deb♥
WTG! You are a fabulous artist and I am so happy to have noticed your work on episodes of SM. Looks like you are well on your way to a very exciting time in 2010! Good for you! Thanks for inspiring in so many ways.
Deb♥
WTG! You are a fabulous artist and I am so happy to have noticed your work on episodes of SM. Looks like you are well on your way to a very exciting time in 2010! Good for you! Thanks for inspiring in so many ways.
Deb♥
GO JULIE!! I am totally not surprised…….your 12 tags were actually more beautiful than tim’s! (Is that sacrilege to say???!!) LOL!
Pencil Lines rocks and now it will rock harder with you on the team!
GO JULIE!! I am totally not surprised…….your 12 tags were actually more beautiful than tim’s! (Is that sacrilege to say???!!) LOL!
Pencil Lines rocks and now it will rock harder with you on the team!
GO JULIE!! I am totally not surprised…….your 12 tags were actually more beautiful than tim’s! (Is that sacrilege to say???!!) LOL!
Pencil Lines rocks and now it will rock harder with you on the team!
GO JULIE!! I am totally not surprised…….your 12 tags were actually more beautiful than tim’s! (Is that sacrilege to say???!!) LOL!
Pencil Lines rocks and now it will rock harder with you on the team!
I am coming out of lurkerdom to congratulate you on the 12 days Tags shout out. I was totally rooting for you!
I don’t post a lot of replies on blogs, but please know you are a huge inspiration for me still, and Itotally read all your posts and love seeing you on SC!
Okay, fangirl moment over.
hope you are well.
I am coming out of lurkerdom to congratulate you on the 12 days Tags shout out. I was totally rooting for you!
I don’t post a lot of replies on blogs, but please know you are a huge inspiration for me still, and Itotally read all your posts and love seeing you on SC!
Okay, fangirl moment over.
hope you are well.
I am coming out of lurkerdom to congratulate you on the 12 days Tags shout out. I was totally rooting for you!
I don’t post a lot of replies on blogs, but please know you are a huge inspiration for me still, and Itotally read all your posts and love seeing you on SC!
Okay, fangirl moment over.
hope you are well.
I am coming out of lurkerdom to congratulate you on the 12 days Tags shout out. I was totally rooting for you!
I don’t post a lot of replies on blogs, but please know you are a huge inspiration for me still, and Itotally read all your posts and love seeing you on SC!
Okay, fangirl moment over.
hope you are well.