Mommy's Little Zombie

Its been a while since my last post 'Bad Blogger Bad', I know but I had an excuse. I got caught up with kids and life and most important....The Sketchbook Project 2012.

Now I sent my little baby in and I'm waiting for that wonderful email letting me they got it. I know, I know, they have a lot of mail to sort through...but my baby is out there floating in mail space.

Anyways, to not go crazy I'm going to keep myself occupied with drawing. Here is today's doodle..

Ain't she darlin.

Will post sketchbook pic later.

Day of the Dead

Dia de los muertos

Lately, I seem to be emerging myself in this fascinating aspect of the Mexican culture. It is truly a beautiful event/holiday that can by traced back perhaps 3,000 years ago. The holiday is celebrate on November 1 and 2nd in honor of deceased loved ones. Family and friends will build alters, gather around loved ones grave sites and offer the deceased delicious foods and trinkets.

The most represented symbol, from what I gather ,is The Lady of the Dead/goddess or the modern Catrina. She is said to be keeper of the bones.

In honor of this holiday I have created mask and sugar skulls. Check them out.

Lady of the Dead

Dia de los muertos mask

Sugar Skull

The sugar skulls also Glow

All are available for purchase on Etsy

And I'm sending out a prayer for our deceased loved ones and for the ones who have lost.

Sketchbook Project 2012

So I did something stupid...I thought I could have a full time job, be a full time illustrator and a full time mom/wife all at the same time. "I must have hit my head hard."

Its hard enough to be a mom/wife but add a full time job to that and there is nothing left to accomplish your dreams. "I want to give props to all those who work full time jobs, you guys rock."

Although, I wish I could rock like you guys...I just cant. There is not enough time in the day. So I gave up that endless career and am now focusing on more important things...like The Sketchbook Project.

Copyright s.Daleart

Its totally amazing and completely inspiring. Here are the first three pages of my book.

Broken Heart

So today, I decided to pass the time with another personal project. "Lets just say I'm dealing with some stuff."

Any who, here is how it went.

First I put gesso on my canvas, then I used stucco to create the broken heart. Next I painted the buildings using acrylics and my fingers to smear it all 'Yay'.

Then I got carried away and added glitter, not sure if that was the right thing...but I just love glitter.

Until next time.
Sherry D.

Opening Up

My most personal piece of art.