Today I'm sharing my #homwork. It's not a typo.
What is it?
It's a series of challenges I discovered on instagram. Artist and illustrator Lauren Hom issues assignments every week. They're geared towards lettering artists, but you can take it in any direction you want.
I discovered the challenge last week and decided to take the week 5 challenge: To create a Valentine that began, "I love you so much I would…"
I ended up making two versions of the same card because I both overcomplicated and screwed up the first draft.
This is version #1:
It has lots of details that I love…
…but it is very very busy and I messed up on the text. I accidentally left out the phrase "I would share my" and had to jam it in at the end.
I wanted to create something cleaner, so I painted this card:
I used gold paint and you can see the glimmer in this 5 second video:
If you look at the two cards side-by-side you can see how much cleaner and more graphic the black card is:
That said, there's something about the floral mess of the first card that still really appeals to me. With a little more time, I might find a way to combine the two ideas to make something floral but graphic that glitters gold! And *that* is a huge part of what I like about the whole idea of #homwork: it's making me think. I made a list of what I like about #homwork:
- Like I said, it's making me think. More specifically, it's making me think about design.
- I always like a challenge and weekly is super manageable…I think.
- I feel comfortable not being a completer on this one. I started late and I'll probably skip a bunch of the challenges. It's okay to pop in and out on a challenge!
- This challenge made me break out the gouache. And it was fun!!
- I really enjoy lettering and illustration and I don't do enough of it. This challenge should help me in that direction.
Have you heard of #homwork? Are you participating in the assignments?
Thanks for stopping by!
I liked the “floral mess” card–but then I’m a FLORAL gal !! But more importantly I actually loved the line (I would share my…) tucked in with the flowers and cheeto !! This is a very FUN card Julie.
I liked the “floral mess” card–but then I’m a FLORAL gal !! But more importantly I actually loved the line (I would share my…) tucked in with the flowers and cheeto !! This is a very FUN card Julie.
I liked the “floral mess” card–but then I’m a FLORAL gal !! But more importantly I actually loved the line (I would share my…) tucked in with the flowers and cheeto !! This is a very FUN card Julie.
I liked the “floral mess” card–but then I’m a FLORAL gal !! But more importantly I actually loved the line (I would share my…) tucked in with the flowers and cheeto !! This is a very FUN card Julie.
I liked the “floral mess” card–but then I’m a FLORAL gal !! But more importantly I actually loved the line (I would share my…) tucked in with the flowers and cheeto !! This is a very FUN card Julie.
I liked the “floral mess” card–but then I’m a FLORAL gal !! But more importantly I actually loved the line (I would share my…) tucked in with the flowers and cheeto !! This is a very FUN card Julie.
Haha! I love the floral card best- who can resist a cheeto wrapped in flowers? The design pulls you in like a search puzzle but in a pretty way! It’s fun to challenge and experiment – you learn so much!
Haha! I love the floral card best- who can resist a cheeto wrapped in flowers? The design pulls you in like a search puzzle but in a pretty way! It’s fun to challenge and experiment – you learn so much!
Haha! I love the floral card best- who can resist a cheeto wrapped in flowers? The design pulls you in like a search puzzle but in a pretty way! It’s fun to challenge and experiment – you learn so much!
Haha! I love the floral card best- who can resist a cheeto wrapped in flowers? The design pulls you in like a search puzzle but in a pretty way! It’s fun to challenge and experiment – you learn so much!
Haha! I love the floral card best- who can resist a cheeto wrapped in flowers? The design pulls you in like a search puzzle but in a pretty way! It’s fun to challenge and experiment – you learn so much!
Haha! I love the floral card best- who can resist a cheeto wrapped in flowers? The design pulls you in like a search puzzle but in a pretty way! It’s fun to challenge and experiment – you learn so much!
I love Cheetos! I also gravitate to the floral card. Great work!
I love Cheetos! I also gravitate to the floral card. Great work!
I love Cheetos! I also gravitate to the floral card. Great work!
I love Cheetos! I also gravitate to the floral card. Great work!
I love Cheetos! I also gravitate to the floral card. Great work!
I love Cheetos! I also gravitate to the floral card. Great work!
Love the floral best, too! SOO much personality! I’d love to know what you used for the fabulous WHITE lines you created??
Love the floral best, too! SOO much personality! I’d love to know what you used for the fabulous WHITE lines you created??
Love the floral best, too! SOO much personality! I’d love to know what you used for the fabulous WHITE lines you created??
Love the floral best, too! SOO much personality! I’d love to know what you used for the fabulous WHITE lines you created??
Love the floral best, too! SOO much personality! I’d love to know what you used for the fabulous WHITE lines you created??
Love the floral best, too! SOO much personality! I’d love to know what you used for the fabulous WHITE lines you created??
White Sharpie: http://amzn.to/2C0R88Q
White Sharpie: http://amzn.to/2C0R88Q
White Sharpie: http://amzn.to/2C0R88Q
White Sharpie: http://amzn.to/2C0R88Q
White Sharpie: http://amzn.to/2C0R88Q
White Sharpie: http://amzn.to/2C0R88Q
Thanks, Julie! You never fail to inspire! Love reading your posts! Keep them coming!
Thanks, Julie! You never fail to inspire! Love reading your posts! Keep them coming!
Thanks, Julie! You never fail to inspire! Love reading your posts! Keep them coming!
Thanks, Julie! You never fail to inspire! Love reading your posts! Keep them coming!
Thanks, Julie! You never fail to inspire! Love reading your posts! Keep them coming!
Thanks, Julie! You never fail to inspire! Love reading your posts! Keep them coming!