Wednesday, January 15, 2014

MOYO directory | check it out!

I'm so excited about the  moyo directory! Have you heard of it? It's a new spot on the web for surface pattern designers, like myself, to share their work and connect with potential clients. I just quickly set up a profile and was able to add several portfolio pieces to showcase my work. Super easy and quick!

I can't wait to add a link for this on my website...this will be a great way for me to keep up with my (previously non-existent) online portfolio.

 http://www.moyodirectory.com/elmandgray 


here's a quick screenshot of my portfolio.....as you can see I'm really lacking some profile "love". If you wouldn't mind hopping over there and sharing some of yours with me, that would be super!
 
 



Tuesday, January 7, 2014

alphabet doodles \\ a 26 week challenge

Happy New Year!

I am just coming off of my two week winter break with my family and am getting ready to face the "real" world.  I need a little kickstart to get me moving (designing, creating and illustrating) on days when my client work load is a little slower than usual. So.....I came up with a super easy - 26 week program using  the alphabet as my inspiration. Super easy, as in....week one I doodle things that start with Aa., week two I doodle things that start with Bb, etc.  Doesn't get much easier than that in my book!

I have a few friends from an online course that I took with Lilla Rogers who are going to join me. I thought I would put it out there in case any body else was interested.  There is no pressure, no competition....I have just found it's helpful to have a few "buddies" doing the same thing to help keep me accountable.

I created a VERY SIMPLE facebook page where we can post our doodles. If you are interested, please just like the page and join on in!

  https://www.facebook.com/alphabetdoodles

Week one starts today ( Letter Aa) and doodles are due on Sunday the 12th. Here is an example that I worked on  yesterday: