So I've been very anti "The Sketchbook Project" since I first heard about it several years ago. I think it's a super cool idea to collect all these sketchbooks and exhibit them, but it just doesn't feel right to me that you have to pay to enter your work and then you never get it back. Doesn't sound like a great deal to me. So every time someone has sent me a link and said, "This sounds right up your alley!" I've politely thanked them and ignored it.
And then a friend of mine invited me to participate in her sketchbook for the project.
I wanted to say, "no!"
But then she said she wanted to do an alphabet book.
I happen to be alphabet obsessed. And I figured, I'll throw together a few letters and who cares.
Things didn't quite work out the way I expected.
My friend e-mailed me a sketch of how the book was to go together (she's binding it herself) and told me to use any paper I wanted and assigned me half of the alphabet. Before I left for my Mom's house for Christmas, I grabbed some Fabriano watercolor paper (amazing stuff — highly recommend!) I had sitting around and been meaning to use, and cut it down to size. Then at my Mom's I sat down to sketch my letters and people started coming out instead!
Since I'm a person who believes in "following the shiny ball," I embraced it and kept going. Each of my ladies is meant to be some sort of sideways-thinking embodiment of a particular letter. And each panel incorporates the actual letter — some of them very obviously, and some less so. About half the women are drawn from my imagination. The other half are sketches I did looking at photos in magazines. Ever since my figure drawing class I've learned that I do a better job if I have a model to look at,
Ready to take a peek?
A…I drew this one originally thinking of "The Scarlet A." I drew it based on a Marc Jacobs perfume ad where the model had a kind of Lolita thing going on. But now that it's done I'm thinking maybe…azalea or alluring….
B…This is one of the better hidden letters. If you didn't know that this was an alphabet book you'd probably never notice the "b" on her bra. "B" could stand for bra…beautiful…breathing…brazen…and if you read the text around the image: bird!
C…When I thought of the "c," the first thing that popped into my head was the Chanel logo. I thought about doing a purse or a little Chanel coat, but the logo on the side of the sunglasses just seemed so right, not to mention…cool, cold, and chic!
D…This was the first letter lady that I drew. I drew the "d" and then suddenly there was a head underneath it! So I just kind of went with it and when my diva was done, I knew I had to keep going!
E…I am a wee bit obsessed with earrings. So it seemed only natural to create around the idea of an earring. I tried to tie in the background with the "e" as well. I thought the rays created a sense of energy or eagerness.
L…locket…love…Lithuanian…long (face and hair)…lonely…this girl embodies her letter in a lot of different ways. She's even looking up!
M…This is definitely one of the more sideways-thinking ones. I was thinking of the word "murderer" and then about those guys who tattoo the tear drops on their faces for each person they've killed. And this "Bonnie and Clyde" girl just popped out with an "m" on her face instead of a tear drop! But something about her expression does look kind of mean, doesn't it? Or maybe menacing?
N…A nervous girl wearing a necklace! I imagined a story where she was at a big fancy event, maybe a movie premiere or something like that, and a bit nervous about the whole thing. I also tried to give the effect of a nude face and that her hair is very natural.
O…Ophelia was the only thing on my mind when I drew this one.
P…purse…Pisces…piranha…pursed lips…pock-marked face…pissed off…perhaps she's pissed because her hair is so dark. That black is just so darn black. It looks like a bad wig or something! But despite the bad wig, I really like this one. I mean, how cute is that purse?! Polka dots!
Q…This one is pretty obvious: Queen! And it definitely looks like I'm channeling my inner Mary Engelbreit!
Y…young…yellow…youthful…and I think this is perhaps the best hiden letter. Unless you're looking for it, that "y" doesn't seem out of place at all!
I like that the faces are a mixture of semi-realistic and totally cartoony. I like that they're near and far. I like how the letters are a part of each of the sketches. I like them as a collection. In fact, I love my ladies so much, I really don't want to send the pages away! I knew this would happen…but nonetheless they're going into the mail this week!
In case you're wondering, I used a .01 Sakura Pigma Micron and my trusty Koi tube watercolors to create all these lovely ladies. They're just watercolor and pen.
Thanks for stopping by!
WOW!!! They’re so beautiful! I love the idea of hiding the letters, love all the meaning that adds to the images, and I absolutely love (ugh, I need a thesaurus!) the process you went through. Great, great, project!
WOW!!! They’re so beautiful! I love the idea of hiding the letters, love all the meaning that adds to the images, and I absolutely love (ugh, I need a thesaurus!) the process you went through. Great, great, project!
WOW!!! They’re so beautiful! I love the idea of hiding the letters, love all the meaning that adds to the images, and I absolutely love (ugh, I need a thesaurus!) the process you went through. Great, great, project!
WOW!!! They’re so beautiful! I love the idea of hiding the letters, love all the meaning that adds to the images, and I absolutely love (ugh, I need a thesaurus!) the process you went through. Great, great, project!
WOW!!! They’re so beautiful! I love the idea of hiding the letters, love all the meaning that adds to the images, and I absolutely love (ugh, I need a thesaurus!) the process you went through. Great, great, project!
Hi Julie, these are WONDERFUL!! I think ‘D’ is my favourite.
Hi Julie, these are WONDERFUL!! I think ‘D’ is my favourite.
Hi Julie, these are WONDERFUL!! I think ‘D’ is my favourite.
Hi Julie, these are WONDERFUL!! I think ‘D’ is my favourite.
Hi Julie, these are WONDERFUL!! I think ‘D’ is my favourite.
Wow these are so beautiful! I’m inspired to give try make some alphabet related art too 🙂
Wow these are so beautiful! I’m inspired to give try make some alphabet related art too 🙂
Wow these are so beautiful! I’m inspired to give try make some alphabet related art too 🙂
Wow these are so beautiful! I’m inspired to give try make some alphabet related art too 🙂
Wow these are so beautiful! I’m inspired to give try make some alphabet related art too 🙂
These are AMAZING!!!! I totally understand why you’d want to keep them… Love them all!
These are AMAZING!!!! I totally understand why you’d want to keep them… Love them all!
These are AMAZING!!!! I totally understand why you’d want to keep them… Love them all!
These are AMAZING!!!! I totally understand why you’d want to keep them… Love them all!
These are AMAZING!!!! I totally understand why you’d want to keep them… Love them all!
I have a bit of an alphabet fetish myself (the teacher in me, I guess!) . . . and these letter ladies are fabulous!
I have a bit of an alphabet fetish myself (the teacher in me, I guess!) . . . and these letter ladies are fabulous!
I have a bit of an alphabet fetish myself (the teacher in me, I guess!) . . . and these letter ladies are fabulous!
I have a bit of an alphabet fetish myself (the teacher in me, I guess!) . . . and these letter ladies are fabulous!
I have a bit of an alphabet fetish myself (the teacher in me, I guess!) . . . and these letter ladies are fabulous!
JULIE!!! OH MY GOSH! These are fabulous! No wonder you don’t won’t to send them off. You are soooooo talented – I am constantly amazed at all you come up with. Loving those earrings! : ) God bless and have a fabulous day!
Tricia
JULIE!!! OH MY GOSH! These are fabulous! No wonder you don’t won’t to send them off. You are soooooo talented – I am constantly amazed at all you come up with. Loving those earrings! : ) God bless and have a fabulous day!
Tricia
JULIE!!! OH MY GOSH! These are fabulous! No wonder you don’t won’t to send them off. You are soooooo talented – I am constantly amazed at all you come up with. Loving those earrings! : ) God bless and have a fabulous day!
Tricia
JULIE!!! OH MY GOSH! These are fabulous! No wonder you don’t won’t to send them off. You are soooooo talented – I am constantly amazed at all you come up with. Loving those earrings! : ) God bless and have a fabulous day!
Tricia
JULIE!!! OH MY GOSH! These are fabulous! No wonder you don’t won’t to send them off. You are soooooo talented – I am constantly amazed at all you come up with. Loving those earrings! : ) God bless and have a fabulous day!
Tricia
Your ladies are so lovely. I signed up for the sketchbook project, but then got stumped. Thanks for sharing your thought process as well. It is so inspiring.
Your ladies are so lovely. I signed up for the sketchbook project, but then got stumped. Thanks for sharing your thought process as well. It is so inspiring.
Your ladies are so lovely. I signed up for the sketchbook project, but then got stumped. Thanks for sharing your thought process as well. It is so inspiring.
Your ladies are so lovely. I signed up for the sketchbook project, but then got stumped. Thanks for sharing your thought process as well. It is so inspiring.
Your ladies are so lovely. I signed up for the sketchbook project, but then got stumped. Thanks for sharing your thought process as well. It is so inspiring.
Love these!
Love these!
Love these!
Love these!
Love these!
Wow!!! They are stunning!!! I can imagine that you don’t want to send them away! What’s THE size of each portret? Very small? How are you getting them on two pages? Are you going to show us the end result? Actually… I think I would like to see the whole sketchbook when it’s finished… Keep us posted, please!
Wow!!! They are stunning!!! I can imagine that you don’t want to send them away! What’s THE size of each portret? Very small? How are you getting them on two pages? Are you going to show us the end result? Actually… I think I would like to see the whole sketchbook when it’s finished… Keep us posted, please!
Wow!!! They are stunning!!! I can imagine that you don’t want to send them away! What’s THE size of each portret? Very small? How are you getting them on two pages? Are you going to show us the end result? Actually… I think I would like to see the whole sketchbook when it’s finished… Keep us posted, please!
Wow!!! They are stunning!!! I can imagine that you don’t want to send them away! What’s THE size of each portret? Very small? How are you getting them on two pages? Are you going to show us the end result? Actually… I think I would like to see the whole sketchbook when it’s finished… Keep us posted, please!
Wow!!! They are stunning!!! I can imagine that you don’t want to send them away! What’s THE size of each portret? Very small? How are you getting them on two pages? Are you going to show us the end result? Actually… I think I would like to see the whole sketchbook when it’s finished… Keep us posted, please!
I apologize, I think I didn’t read it properly (to amazed by the art work ;-))… But still curious what the finished book will look like!
I apologize, I think I didn’t read it properly (to amazed by the art work ;-))… But still curious what the finished book will look like!
I apologize, I think I didn’t read it properly (to amazed by the art work ;-))… But still curious what the finished book will look like!
I apologize, I think I didn’t read it properly (to amazed by the art work ;-))… But still curious what the finished book will look like!
I apologize, I think I didn’t read it properly (to amazed by the art work ;-))… But still curious what the finished book will look like!
And I didn’t mean for the to come out as THE… Autocorrect…. OK, I’m done now 😀
And I didn’t mean for the to come out as THE… Autocorrect…. OK, I’m done now 😀
And I didn’t mean for the to come out as THE… Autocorrect…. OK, I’m done now 😀
And I didn’t mean for the to come out as THE… Autocorrect…. OK, I’m done now 😀
And I didn’t mean for the to come out as THE… Autocorrect…. OK, I’m done now 😀
Oh my…I love Julie’s Girls 😉
Oh my…I love Julie’s Girls 😉
Oh my…I love Julie’s Girls 😉
Oh my…I love Julie’s Girls 😉
Oh my…I love Julie’s Girls 😉
LOVE them!!! So cool! Reminds me to go and complete the exercises in your faces DVD!!!
LOVE them!!! So cool! Reminds me to go and complete the exercises in your faces DVD!!!
LOVE them!!! So cool! Reminds me to go and complete the exercises in your faces DVD!!!
LOVE them!!! So cool! Reminds me to go and complete the exercises in your faces DVD!!!
LOVE them!!! So cool! Reminds me to go and complete the exercises in your faces DVD!!!
They are so fabulous! Wow, loved looking at them and know I will come back later today to look again.
They are so fabulous! Wow, loved looking at them and know I will come back later today to look again.
They are so fabulous! Wow, loved looking at them and know I will come back later today to look again.
They are so fabulous! Wow, loved looking at them and know I will come back later today to look again.
They are so fabulous! Wow, loved looking at them and know I will come back later today to look again.
How fun! I see a challenge where you have to use a face stencil as the base and then hide the letter somewhere…either in clothes, or embellishments etc. By the way…the face stencils are wonderful and I have found it easy to only use parts of them…and it is very easy to incorporate parts of magazine faces into them if you like collage. I recommend both, them and the face DVD of Julie.
How fun! I see a challenge where you have to use a face stencil as the base and then hide the letter somewhere…either in clothes, or embellishments etc. By the way…the face stencils are wonderful and I have found it easy to only use parts of them…and it is very easy to incorporate parts of magazine faces into them if you like collage. I recommend both, them and the face DVD of Julie.
How fun! I see a challenge where you have to use a face stencil as the base and then hide the letter somewhere…either in clothes, or embellishments etc. By the way…the face stencils are wonderful and I have found it easy to only use parts of them…and it is very easy to incorporate parts of magazine faces into them if you like collage. I recommend both, them and the face DVD of Julie.
How fun! I see a challenge where you have to use a face stencil as the base and then hide the letter somewhere…either in clothes, or embellishments etc. By the way…the face stencils are wonderful and I have found it easy to only use parts of them…and it is very easy to incorporate parts of magazine faces into them if you like collage. I recommend both, them and the face DVD of Julie.
How fun! I see a challenge where you have to use a face stencil as the base and then hide the letter somewhere…either in clothes, or embellishments etc. By the way…the face stencils are wonderful and I have found it easy to only use parts of them…and it is very easy to incorporate parts of magazine faces into them if you like collage. I recommend both, them and the face DVD of Julie.
Maybe your friend will let you see the completed book after it is done and bound. (I am not sure I actually understand how the whole idea works) Love Y the best but enjoyed all of them and the descriptions too.
Maybe your friend will let you see the completed book after it is done and bound. (I am not sure I actually understand how the whole idea works) Love Y the best but enjoyed all of them and the descriptions too.
Maybe your friend will let you see the completed book after it is done and bound. (I am not sure I actually understand how the whole idea works) Love Y the best but enjoyed all of them and the descriptions too.
Maybe your friend will let you see the completed book after it is done and bound. (I am not sure I actually understand how the whole idea works) Love Y the best but enjoyed all of them and the descriptions too.
Maybe your friend will let you see the completed book after it is done and bound. (I am not sure I actually understand how the whole idea works) Love Y the best but enjoyed all of them and the descriptions too.
I love these alpha ladies. Wonderful and creative concept.
I’d like to learn how to use watercolours and sketch. Any thoughts on where to start the learning process – books, online classes, etc…
I love these alpha ladies. Wonderful and creative concept.
I’d like to learn how to use watercolours and sketch. Any thoughts on where to start the learning process – books, online classes, etc…
I love these alpha ladies. Wonderful and creative concept.
I’d like to learn how to use watercolours and sketch. Any thoughts on where to start the learning process – books, online classes, etc…
I love these alpha ladies. Wonderful and creative concept.
I’d like to learn how to use watercolours and sketch. Any thoughts on where to start the learning process – books, online classes, etc…
I love these alpha ladies. Wonderful and creative concept.
I’d like to learn how to use watercolours and sketch. Any thoughts on where to start the learning process – books, online classes, etc…
These are very cool! I can see why you couldn’t stop at the D lady… wow!
These are very cool! I can see why you couldn’t stop at the D lady… wow!
These are very cool! I can see why you couldn’t stop at the D lady… wow!
These are very cool! I can see why you couldn’t stop at the D lady… wow!
These are very cool! I can see why you couldn’t stop at the D lady… wow!
A is awesome and E is elegant and the energy is just flowing out of her into the sky and M is mysterious and up to something…well you get the idea…wonderful design for letters Julie!
A is awesome and E is elegant and the energy is just flowing out of her into the sky and M is mysterious and up to something…well you get the idea…wonderful design for letters Julie!
A is awesome and E is elegant and the energy is just flowing out of her into the sky and M is mysterious and up to something…well you get the idea…wonderful design for letters Julie!
A is awesome and E is elegant and the energy is just flowing out of her into the sky and M is mysterious and up to something…well you get the idea…wonderful design for letters Julie!
A is awesome and E is elegant and the energy is just flowing out of her into the sky and M is mysterious and up to something…well you get the idea…wonderful design for letters Julie!
Oh my gosh Julie… these pages are AMAZING… I am in LOVE with each and every one… how utterly fabulous to incorporate the letters like that… you sure are one VERY talented gal…
Jenny x
Oh my gosh Julie… these pages are AMAZING… I am in LOVE with each and every one… how utterly fabulous to incorporate the letters like that… you sure are one VERY talented gal…
Jenny x
Oh my gosh Julie… these pages are AMAZING… I am in LOVE with each and every one… how utterly fabulous to incorporate the letters like that… you sure are one VERY talented gal…
Jenny x
Oh my gosh Julie… these pages are AMAZING… I am in LOVE with each and every one… how utterly fabulous to incorporate the letters like that… you sure are one VERY talented gal…
Jenny x
Oh my gosh Julie… these pages are AMAZING… I am in LOVE with each and every one… how utterly fabulous to incorporate the letters like that… you sure are one VERY talented gal…
Jenny x
Julie, you always amaze me with your creativity – the way you think outside the box!
Julie, you always amaze me with your creativity – the way you think outside the box!
Julie, you always amaze me with your creativity – the way you think outside the box!
Julie, you always amaze me with your creativity – the way you think outside the box!
Julie, you always amaze me with your creativity – the way you think outside the box!
These are beautiful Julie! I love seeing where your inspiration takes you!
These are beautiful Julie! I love seeing where your inspiration takes you!
These are beautiful Julie! I love seeing where your inspiration takes you!
These are beautiful Julie! I love seeing where your inspiration takes you!
These are beautiful Julie! I love seeing where your inspiration takes you!
Those are very beautiful drawings. I wish I could draw like you. Think I need to practice. Thanks for sharing and have a nice day.
Those are very beautiful drawings. I wish I could draw like you. Think I need to practice. Thanks for sharing and have a nice day.
Those are very beautiful drawings. I wish I could draw like you. Think I need to practice. Thanks for sharing and have a nice day.
Those are very beautiful drawings. I wish I could draw like you. Think I need to practice. Thanks for sharing and have a nice day.
Those are very beautiful drawings. I wish I could draw like you. Think I need to practice. Thanks for sharing and have a nice day.
Julie, these are SO COOL! You are amazing!
Julie, these are SO COOL! You are amazing!
Julie, these are SO COOL! You are amazing!
Julie, these are SO COOL! You are amazing!
Julie, these are SO COOL! You are amazing!
Love them all!! Just gorgeous, I love how all the girls have their own personality. You’ve definately inspired me! And that you completed them all with just pen and watercolors, fantastic!
Love them all!! Just gorgeous, I love how all the girls have their own personality. You’ve definately inspired me! And that you completed them all with just pen and watercolors, fantastic!
Love them all!! Just gorgeous, I love how all the girls have their own personality. You’ve definately inspired me! And that you completed them all with just pen and watercolors, fantastic!
Love them all!! Just gorgeous, I love how all the girls have their own personality. You’ve definately inspired me! And that you completed them all with just pen and watercolors, fantastic!
Love them all!! Just gorgeous, I love how all the girls have their own personality. You’ve definately inspired me! And that you completed them all with just pen and watercolors, fantastic!
Absolutely love these. You should make a book to sell.
I would definitely buy it.
Absolutely love these. You should make a book to sell.
I would definitely buy it.
Absolutely love these. You should make a book to sell.
I would definitely buy it.
Absolutely love these. You should make a book to sell.
I would definitely buy it.
Absolutely love these. You should make a book to sell.
I would definitely buy it.
FANTASTIC faces!! Is it difficult to make or have your faces made into stencils?? I think every one of those faces would make GREAT stencils.
We all admire your work so very much.
FANTASTIC faces!! Is it difficult to make or have your faces made into stencils?? I think every one of those faces would make GREAT stencils.
We all admire your work so very much.
FANTASTIC faces!! Is it difficult to make or have your faces made into stencils?? I think every one of those faces would make GREAT stencils.
We all admire your work so very much.
FANTASTIC faces!! Is it difficult to make or have your faces made into stencils?? I think every one of those faces would make GREAT stencils.
We all admire your work so very much.
FANTASTIC faces!! Is it difficult to make or have your faces made into stencils?? I think every one of those faces would make GREAT stencils.
We all admire your work so very much.
These are simply gorgeous! I can’t even pick a favorite!
These are simply gorgeous! I can’t even pick a favorite!
These are simply gorgeous! I can’t even pick a favorite!
These are simply gorgeous! I can’t even pick a favorite!
These are simply gorgeous! I can’t even pick a favorite!
I believe letters of the alphabet do possess their own personality, and you have brought that to life! L-L-L-LOVE! Beautiful variety and expression!
I believe letters of the alphabet do possess their own personality, and you have brought that to life! L-L-L-LOVE! Beautiful variety and expression!
I believe letters of the alphabet do possess their own personality, and you have brought that to life! L-L-L-LOVE! Beautiful variety and expression!
I believe letters of the alphabet do possess their own personality, and you have brought that to life! L-L-L-LOVE! Beautiful variety and expression!
I believe letters of the alphabet do possess their own personality, and you have brought that to life! L-L-L-LOVE! Beautiful variety and expression!
I just started experimenting with watercolor — thats how I learned. I think the trick is just to see what happens and be okay with the fact that youre going to have a lot of stuff you dont like at first until you learn to control it!
I just started experimenting with watercolor — thats how I learned. I think the trick is just to see what happens and be okay with the fact that youre going to have a lot of stuff you dont like at first until you learn to control it!
I just started experimenting with watercolor — thats how I learned. I think the trick is just to see what happens and be okay with the fact that youre going to have a lot of stuff you dont like at first until you learn to control it!
I just started experimenting with watercolor — thats how I learned. I think the trick is just to see what happens and be okay with the fact that youre going to have a lot of stuff you dont like at first until you learn to control it!
I just started experimenting with watercolor — thats how I learned. I think the trick is just to see what happens and be okay with the fact that youre going to have a lot of stuff you dont like at first until you learn to control it!
Theyre almost 5×7 – and the book is designed so that theres a flap that allows there to be three pages where two are meant to be. I will try to show the finished result, but Im not sure that Im even going to see it!
Theyre almost 5×7 – and the book is designed so that theres a flap that allows there to be three pages where two are meant to be. I will try to show the finished result, but Im not sure that Im even going to see it!
Theyre almost 5×7 – and the book is designed so that theres a flap that allows there to be three pages where two are meant to be. I will try to show the finished result, but Im not sure that Im even going to see it!
Theyre almost 5×7 – and the book is designed so that theres a flap that allows there to be three pages where two are meant to be. I will try to show the finished result, but Im not sure that Im even going to see it!
Theyre almost 5×7 – and the book is designed so that theres a flap that allows there to be three pages where two are meant to be. I will try to show the finished result, but Im not sure that Im even going to see it!
charming, whimsical, delight! <3 🙂
charming, whimsical, delight! <3 🙂
charming, whimsical, delight! <3 🙂
charming, whimsical, delight! <3 🙂
charming, whimsical, delight! <3 🙂
Wonderfully creative! What an inspiration! Thank you!
Wonderfully creative! What an inspiration! Thank you!
Wonderfully creative! What an inspiration! Thank you!
Wonderfully creative! What an inspiration! Thank you!
Wonderfully creative! What an inspiration! Thank you!
Girl you never cease to amaze me!!!! How could you give these up? They are each just the coolest! When this book is finished would it be possible to purchase a copy? Thank you so much for sharing!
Girl you never cease to amaze me!!!! How could you give these up? They are each just the coolest! When this book is finished would it be possible to purchase a copy? Thank you so much for sharing!
Girl you never cease to amaze me!!!! How could you give these up? They are each just the coolest! When this book is finished would it be possible to purchase a copy? Thank you so much for sharing!
Girl you never cease to amaze me!!!! How could you give these up? They are each just the coolest! When this book is finished would it be possible to purchase a copy? Thank you so much for sharing!
Girl you never cease to amaze me!!!! How could you give these up? They are each just the coolest! When this book is finished would it be possible to purchase a copy? Thank you so much for sharing!
Wow, they’re awesome.
Wow, they’re awesome.
Wow, they’re awesome.
Wow, they’re awesome.
Wow, they’re awesome.
Love alphabets. It is too bad that you can’t keep the originals, but at least you have them digitally.
Love alphabets. It is too bad that you can’t keep the originals, but at least you have them digitally.
Love alphabets. It is too bad that you can’t keep the originals, but at least you have them digitally.
Love alphabets. It is too bad that you can’t keep the originals, but at least you have them digitally.
Love alphabets. It is too bad that you can’t keep the originals, but at least you have them digitally.
They’re all great! Funny thing is on Ophelia I didn’t see the “O” at first. They’re really wonderful.
They’re all great! Funny thing is on Ophelia I didn’t see the “O” at first. They’re really wonderful.
They’re all great! Funny thing is on Ophelia I didn’t see the “O” at first. They’re really wonderful.
They’re all great! Funny thing is on Ophelia I didn’t see the “O” at first. They’re really wonderful.
They’re all great! Funny thing is on Ophelia I didn’t see the “O” at first. They’re really wonderful.
Ok, that makes sense. And if you don’t get to see it before send off, you can always look for it in the sketchbook library in Brooklyn… I know I would love to see sketchbooks IRL! Ah, well… Maybe someday ;-).
Ok, that makes sense. And if you don’t get to see it before send off, you can always look for it in the sketchbook library in Brooklyn… I know I would love to see sketchbooks IRL! Ah, well… Maybe someday ;-).
Ok, that makes sense. And if you don’t get to see it before send off, you can always look for it in the sketchbook library in Brooklyn… I know I would love to see sketchbooks IRL! Ah, well… Maybe someday ;-).
Ok, that makes sense. And if you don’t get to see it before send off, you can always look for it in the sketchbook library in Brooklyn… I know I would love to see sketchbooks IRL! Ah, well… Maybe someday ;-).
Ok, that makes sense. And if you don’t get to see it before send off, you can always look for it in the sketchbook library in Brooklyn… I know I would love to see sketchbooks IRL! Ah, well… Maybe someday ;-).
Fabulous- and thank you for reminding me to follow the shiny ball – I need to trust my waves of creativity more than I do!
Fabulous- and thank you for reminding me to follow the shiny ball – I need to trust my waves of creativity more than I do!
Fabulous- and thank you for reminding me to follow the shiny ball – I need to trust my waves of creativity more than I do!
Fabulous- and thank you for reminding me to follow the shiny ball – I need to trust my waves of creativity more than I do!
Fabulous- and thank you for reminding me to follow the shiny ball – I need to trust my waves of creativity more than I do!
Ophelia and the Queen are my favourites.
Stunning art!!
Ophelia and the Queen are my favourites.
Stunning art!!
Ophelia and the Queen are my favourites.
Stunning art!!
Ophelia and the Queen are my favourites.
Stunning art!!
Ophelia and the Queen are my favourites.
Stunning art!!
Wow, Julie! I love them ALL! How clever you are!
Wow, Julie! I love them ALL! How clever you are!
Wow, Julie! I love them ALL! How clever you are!
Wow, Julie! I love them ALL! How clever you are!
Wow, Julie! I love them ALL! How clever you are!
You have such a wide-ranging talent!! Love the ladies and their hidden letters. Also, totally know what you mean about the premise of the Sketchbook Project – but I’m so glad your ladies will be participating!!
You have such a wide-ranging talent!! Love the ladies and their hidden letters. Also, totally know what you mean about the premise of the Sketchbook Project – but I’m so glad your ladies will be participating!!
You have such a wide-ranging talent!! Love the ladies and their hidden letters. Also, totally know what you mean about the premise of the Sketchbook Project – but I’m so glad your ladies will be participating!!
You have such a wide-ranging talent!! Love the ladies and their hidden letters. Also, totally know what you mean about the premise of the Sketchbook Project – but I’m so glad your ladies will be participating!!
You have such a wide-ranging talent!! Love the ladies and their hidden letters. Also, totally know what you mean about the premise of the Sketchbook Project – but I’m so glad your ladies will be participating!!
LOVE your alpha ladies, these watercolors are GREAT!!!
LOVE your alpha ladies, these watercolors are GREAT!!!
LOVE your alpha ladies, these watercolors are GREAT!!!
LOVE your alpha ladies, these watercolors are GREAT!!!
LOVE your alpha ladies, these watercolors are GREAT!!!
Oh my!!! These are wonderful!!! Beautiful!!!
Oh my!!! These are wonderful!!! Beautiful!!!
Oh my!!! These are wonderful!!! Beautiful!!!
Oh my!!! These are wonderful!!! Beautiful!!!
Oh my!!! These are wonderful!!! Beautiful!!!
Wow!!!! These are spectacular!!! I can understand it being difficult to give it all away.You should make copies of these-they’d make such fab notecards!!
Wow!!!! These are spectacular!!! I can understand it being difficult to give it all away.You should make copies of these-they’d make such fab notecards!!
Wow!!!! These are spectacular!!! I can understand it being difficult to give it all away.You should make copies of these-they’d make such fab notecards!!
Wow!!!! These are spectacular!!! I can understand it being difficult to give it all away.You should make copies of these-they’d make such fab notecards!!
Wow!!!! These are spectacular!!! I can understand it being difficult to give it all away.You should make copies of these-they’d make such fab notecards!!
You never cease to amaze me Julie! Love all of them — they’re all fabulous! Your talent is endless! So glad you shared them!
You never cease to amaze me Julie! Love all of them — they’re all fabulous! Your talent is endless! So glad you shared them!
You never cease to amaze me Julie! Love all of them — they’re all fabulous! Your talent is endless! So glad you shared them!
You never cease to amaze me Julie! Love all of them — they’re all fabulous! Your talent is endless! So glad you shared them!
You never cease to amaze me Julie! Love all of them — they’re all fabulous! Your talent is endless! So glad you shared them!
love your creativity Julie and wish I could think like you do. My favourite I think is B
love your creativity Julie and wish I could think like you do. My favourite I think is B
love your creativity Julie and wish I could think like you do. My favourite I think is B
love your creativity Julie and wish I could think like you do. My favourite I think is B
love your creativity Julie and wish I could think like you do. My favourite I think is B
Oh my gosh – those are so awesome. I really admire someone with that much art inside them. I just drool over being able to do that. I can try but they just don’t “flow out” the same way ! lol And I can’t pick just one – they each tell their story, Thanks for sharing.
Oh my gosh – those are so awesome. I really admire someone with that much art inside them. I just drool over being able to do that. I can try but they just don’t “flow out” the same way ! lol And I can’t pick just one – they each tell their story, Thanks for sharing.
Oh my gosh – those are so awesome. I really admire someone with that much art inside them. I just drool over being able to do that. I can try but they just don’t “flow out” the same way ! lol And I can’t pick just one – they each tell their story, Thanks for sharing.
Oh my gosh – those are so awesome. I really admire someone with that much art inside them. I just drool over being able to do that. I can try but they just don’t “flow out” the same way ! lol And I can’t pick just one – they each tell their story, Thanks for sharing.
Oh my gosh – those are so awesome. I really admire someone with that much art inside them. I just drool over being able to do that. I can try but they just don’t “flow out” the same way ! lol And I can’t pick just one – they each tell their story, Thanks for sharing.
I’m giving you a standing ovation for these alphabet ladies! So very original, imaginative and fun!
I’m giving you a standing ovation for these alphabet ladies! So very original, imaginative and fun!
I’m giving you a standing ovation for these alphabet ladies! So very original, imaginative and fun!
I’m giving you a standing ovation for these alphabet ladies! So very original, imaginative and fun!
I’m giving you a standing ovation for these alphabet ladies! So very original, imaginative and fun!
Julie – These girls are amazing! Your friend is smart to ask you to help her with her project!!
Julie – These girls are amazing! Your friend is smart to ask you to help her with her project!!
Julie – These girls are amazing! Your friend is smart to ask you to help her with her project!!
Julie – These girls are amazing! Your friend is smart to ask you to help her with her project!!
Julie – These girls are amazing! Your friend is smart to ask you to help her with her project!!
Oh, Julie! these are all so clever and creative AND intriguing! sensational work on each and every girl…I so thoroughly enjoyed reading about them!!! TFS!!!
Oh, Julie! these are all so clever and creative AND intriguing! sensational work on each and every girl…I so thoroughly enjoyed reading about them!!! TFS!!!
Oh, Julie! these are all so clever and creative AND intriguing! sensational work on each and every girl…I so thoroughly enjoyed reading about them!!! TFS!!!
Oh, Julie! these are all so clever and creative AND intriguing! sensational work on each and every girl…I so thoroughly enjoyed reading about them!!! TFS!!!
Oh, Julie! these are all so clever and creative AND intriguing! sensational work on each and every girl…I so thoroughly enjoyed reading about them!!! TFS!!!
your blog is wonderful!
your blog is wonderful!
your blog is wonderful!
your blog is wonderful!
your blog is wonderful!
Some people may not know that The Sketchbook Project isn’t about profit. The costs are for the book and the needs for the library. So far this is the only effort that I know of to show the wonderful range of art that is so accessible to everyone. The tours have had great turn-out from the public who I’m sure are inspired by handling a real live artist journal. I’ve participated because I believe that I have something to say and want to share it. No offense intended. And I certainly do not want to take away from your wonderful alphabet!
Some people may not know that The Sketchbook Project isn’t about profit. The costs are for the book and the needs for the library. So far this is the only effort that I know of to show the wonderful range of art that is so accessible to everyone. The tours have had great turn-out from the public who I’m sure are inspired by handling a real live artist journal. I’ve participated because I believe that I have something to say and want to share it. No offense intended. And I certainly do not want to take away from your wonderful alphabet!
Some people may not know that The Sketchbook Project isn’t about profit. The costs are for the book and the needs for the library. So far this is the only effort that I know of to show the wonderful range of art that is so accessible to everyone. The tours have had great turn-out from the public who I’m sure are inspired by handling a real live artist journal. I’ve participated because I believe that I have something to say and want to share it. No offense intended. And I certainly do not want to take away from your wonderful alphabet!
Some people may not know that The Sketchbook Project isn’t about profit. The costs are for the book and the needs for the library. So far this is the only effort that I know of to show the wonderful range of art that is so accessible to everyone. The tours have had great turn-out from the public who I’m sure are inspired by handling a real live artist journal. I’ve participated because I believe that I have something to say and want to share it. No offense intended. And I certainly do not want to take away from your wonderful alphabet!
Some people may not know that The Sketchbook Project isn’t about profit. The costs are for the book and the needs for the library. So far this is the only effort that I know of to show the wonderful range of art that is so accessible to everyone. The tours have had great turn-out from the public who I’m sure are inspired by handling a real live artist journal. I’ve participated because I believe that I have something to say and want to share it. No offense intended. And I certainly do not want to take away from your wonderful alphabet!
Love! Love! Love!
Love! Love! Love!
Love! Love! Love!
Love! Love! Love!
Love! Love! Love!
A,B,D,Q are my faves and really they all are! This is just the best! I so enjoyed looking at them and know everyone who sees them will, too. And to think you got all this from just a pen and watercolors! Soooooo creative, Julie! Thank you.
A,B,D,Q are my faves and really they all are! This is just the best! I so enjoyed looking at them and know everyone who sees them will, too. And to think you got all this from just a pen and watercolors! Soooooo creative, Julie! Thank you.
A,B,D,Q are my faves and really they all are! This is just the best! I so enjoyed looking at them and know everyone who sees them will, too. And to think you got all this from just a pen and watercolors! Soooooo creative, Julie! Thank you.
A,B,D,Q are my faves and really they all are! This is just the best! I so enjoyed looking at them and know everyone who sees them will, too. And to think you got all this from just a pen and watercolors! Soooooo creative, Julie! Thank you.
A,B,D,Q are my faves and really they all are! This is just the best! I so enjoyed looking at them and know everyone who sees them will, too. And to think you got all this from just a pen and watercolors! Soooooo creative, Julie! Thank you.
These ladies are wonderful Julie. My favorite is the N. I wonder why. Lol Seriously though my first initial is not always represented well so I love it as the blunt in this necklace.
These ladies are wonderful Julie. My favorite is the N. I wonder why. Lol Seriously though my first initial is not always represented well so I love it as the blunt in this necklace.
These ladies are wonderful Julie. My favorite is the N. I wonder why. Lol Seriously though my first initial is not always represented well so I love it as the blunt in this necklace.
These ladies are wonderful Julie. My favorite is the N. I wonder why. Lol Seriously though my first initial is not always represented well so I love it as the blunt in this necklace.
These ladies are wonderful Julie. My favorite is the N. I wonder why. Lol Seriously though my first initial is not always represented well so I love it as the blunt in this necklace.
Julie, These are absolutely lovely!
Julie, These are absolutely lovely!
Julie, These are absolutely lovely!
Julie, These are absolutely lovely!
Julie, These are absolutely lovely!
These are amazing. I came out of lurkdom to tell you =) Happy Belated birthday (I’m catching up on blog posts). From a Julie the same age on the other side of the world
These are amazing. I came out of lurkdom to tell you =) Happy Belated birthday (I’m catching up on blog posts). From a Julie the same age on the other side of the world
These are amazing. I came out of lurkdom to tell you =) Happy Belated birthday (I’m catching up on blog posts). From a Julie the same age on the other side of the world
These are amazing. I came out of lurkdom to tell you =) Happy Belated birthday (I’m catching up on blog posts). From a Julie the same age on the other side of the world
These are amazing. I came out of lurkdom to tell you =) Happy Belated birthday (I’m catching up on blog posts). From a Julie the same age on the other side of the world
Julie, I am late in finding this post and so happy you linked to it in my guest post on the Sketchbook project: http://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/balzer_designs/2012/05/art-journal-every-day-the-sketchbook-project.html
Your letter ladies are fantastic! I love the variety and think you are very skilled at portraits even though I believe you said you only recently started doing them? Wow, I am super impressed! I am so, so glad your alphabet obsession got you to work on these pages for your friend’s sketchbook. You can always go check it out from the Brooklyn Art Library. Think of how many people will get to hold it in their hands and enjoy it. yowza!
Julie, I am late in finding this post and so happy you linked to it in my guest post on the Sketchbook project: http://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/balzer_designs/2012/05/art-journal-every-day-the-sketchbook-project.html
Your letter ladies are fantastic! I love the variety and think you are very skilled at portraits even though I believe you said you only recently started doing them? Wow, I am super impressed! I am so, so glad your alphabet obsession got you to work on these pages for your friend’s sketchbook. You can always go check it out from the Brooklyn Art Library. Think of how many people will get to hold it in their hands and enjoy it. yowza!
Julie, I am late in finding this post and so happy you linked to it in my guest post on the Sketchbook project: http://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/balzer_designs/2012/05/art-journal-every-day-the-sketchbook-project.html
Your letter ladies are fantastic! I love the variety and think you are very skilled at portraits even though I believe you said you only recently started doing them? Wow, I am super impressed! I am so, so glad your alphabet obsession got you to work on these pages for your friend’s sketchbook. You can always go check it out from the Brooklyn Art Library. Think of how many people will get to hold it in their hands and enjoy it. yowza!
Julie, I am late in finding this post and so happy you linked to it in my guest post on the Sketchbook project: http://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/balzer_designs/2012/05/art-journal-every-day-the-sketchbook-project.html
Your letter ladies are fantastic! I love the variety and think you are very skilled at portraits even though I believe you said you only recently started doing them? Wow, I am super impressed! I am so, so glad your alphabet obsession got you to work on these pages for your friend’s sketchbook. You can always go check it out from the Brooklyn Art Library. Think of how many people will get to hold it in their hands and enjoy it. yowza!
Julie, I am late in finding this post and so happy you linked to it in my guest post on the Sketchbook project: http://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/balzer_designs/2012/05/art-journal-every-day-the-sketchbook-project.html
Your letter ladies are fantastic! I love the variety and think you are very skilled at portraits even though I believe you said you only recently started doing them? Wow, I am super impressed! I am so, so glad your alphabet obsession got you to work on these pages for your friend’s sketchbook. You can always go check it out from the Brooklyn Art Library. Think of how many people will get to hold it in their hands and enjoy it. yowza!