Tag Archives: Woman Made

Some Pictures from the Artwalk

Coming in the door of my studio

Coming in the door of my studio

Copies of my first story, Everybody Hoops but me on display as well as some of the original illustrations
Copies of my first story, Everybody Hoops but me on display as well as some of the original illustrations

I can't leave everything out, but some of my decorations and inspirations stay out for the artwalk.
I can’t leave everything out, but some of my decorations and inspirations stay out for the artwalk.

Some of the guests were willing to let me face paint them!
Some of the guests were willing to let me face paint them!

Another guest being painted, so fun

Another guest being painted, so fun

And finally another guest being painted. Wouldn't it make for a much more interactive gallery experience....to walk around all painted up? I'd love to do a series of people, all different ages, shapes, and sizes....all Flower Color Sparkle Incensed...... Wouldn't that be fun?

And finally another guest being painted. Wouldn’t it make for a much more interactive gallery experience….to walk around all painted up? I’d love to do a series of people, all different ages, shapes, and sizes….all Flower Color Sparkle Incensed…… Wouldn’t that be fun?

Mother Heron and the Everybody Hoops but me wall.

Mother Heron and the Everybody Hoops but me wall.

A few of the recent paintings I've been posting
A few of the recent paintings I’ve been posting

Daily Drawings- More Sumi

A little group of Sumi paintings. Heron, Heron Wing, Mother Heron's Hat, and Rose, and a tree

A little group of Sumi paintings. Heron, Heron Wing, Mother Heron’s Hat, and Rose, and a tree

An attempt at Heron Wings, I'm sure I will be doing other versions of this.

An attempt at Heron Wings, I’m sure I will be doing other versions of this.

Daily Drawings: More experimenting in Sumi

Experimenting with body shapes and movement.

Experimenting with body shapes and movement.

Experimenting with solid black line. This painting was made with straight Sumi.

Experimenting with solid black line. This painting was made with straight Sumi.

Free Form, no plan, started with marks, became a kitty, added dancing stick people and flowers.....yes....chaos. More of this too.

Free Form, no plan, started with marks, became a kitty, added dancing stick people and flowers…..yes….chaos. More of this too.

I just signed up for the 12×12 challenge

What an amazing group!!   I am so excited to be joining this group of 100+ talented, hard working, and super supportive ladies.   They are so warm and welcoming and are so excited for each new member as they sign up.   This is also going to be a challenge.  12 picture books in 12 months, OMGoodness…… Good thing I already have a few written and in the works to help get me started.  

The 12 books in 12 months challenge! http://www.juliehedlund.com/12-x-12/

The 12 books in 12 months challenge! http://www.juliehedlund.com/12-x-12/

Daily Drawing

My Little Songbird

My Little Songbird, an experiment in using Sumi Ink and Brushes with Acrylic.

Mr Dan is a friend I met at Bridgeport coffee. If you go there, you probably know who I am talking about because he practically lives there. Anyhow, Mr Dan has been trying for some time now to get me to experiment with Sumi Ink. Here is a picture from his studio last week where he gave me a full lesson on how to use the ink and what bushes and tools to use. What a sweet gift Mr Dan. Above, today's drawings are the first results of what I've learned.
Mr Dan is a friend I met at Bridgeport coffee. If you go there, you probably know who I am talking about because he practically lives there. Anyhow, Mr Dan has been trying for some time now to get me to experiment with Sumi Ink. Here is a picture from his studio last week where he gave me a full lesson on how to use the ink and what bushes and tools to use. What a sweet gift Mr Dan. Above, today’s drawings are the first results of what I’ve learned.

A full Sumi Ink Painting
A full Sumi Ink Painting

 

Copies of my Book are now available at the Pilsen Outpost inside of La Catrina

Copies of my book, Everybody Hoops but me, are now available at the Pilsen Outpost

Copies of my book, Everybody Hoops but me, are now available at the Pilsen Outpost at 1011 W 18th St, Chicago, IL, 60608 http://www.pilsenoutpost.com