Celebrating Women

Hello and welcome to Sweet Sketch Wednesday. Not only do we have another fabulous sketch for you to try, but we also have a theme...Celebrating Women. It isn't an absolute must that you follow the theme too, but it's nice to show our love and support to women just like ourselves. We all have strength to move mountains, wide open arms that could wrap around the world, and enough love in our hearts to fill oceans. It's time to celebrate everything there is about being a wonderful women!!!

A fellow woman and designer, Deidre Mosher Designs, is our sponsor this week. Deidre is offering our winner a $10 gift certificate to her Etsy store. Here's a little bit about Deidre from Deidre:

 I have been in the business of art for over 25+ years. Starting out as a fashion illustrator, moving into Art Direction, where I did everything from print to TV...and eventually I found my way back to illustration. My art is just plain fun and my love of color is clearly evident in the designs I create. I'm currently licensed with a variety of companies...my designs are used on craft products, greeting cards/paper products, kitchenware, business products and such.

I am first and foremost an...Illustrator and Designer. I am inspired by seriously sassy & bold colors, but also love the 'wow factor' of classic black and white designs. I'm crazy for stripes and dots, and they are a repeated theme in my work.

As an Illustrator, I work in many mediums and styles, ranging from the line art to pastels...having fun adapting them to the latest project. I am inspired by some my favorite artists ...Matisse's use of bold color, Klimt's knowledge of figures and lavish attention to detail, and Gauguin's wild approach to his subjects. They are all so 'awe inspiring'! I'm happiest when I am in my studio and starting a new project...making a mess, experimenting...and even throwing paint.

Any day in the studio is a great day!

I usually get an idea when I least expect it...so when the 'light bulb' goes off...I sketch and sketch and sketch...(hence the reason I buy tracing paper in bulk). I always begin with a pencil and paper, and it evolves from there. My favorite part of the process?? EVERYTHING...from beginning to end.

 

And here's my card using a wonderful image called One Tiny Hand. I love the sentiment as well, "You're gonna Mommy so good!" As always, we look forward to seeing your creations so please join us at we Celebrate Women this week at Sweet Sketch Wednesday.