I started drawing portraits when I was in high school. It started with a desire to give a gift to a friend, but having no money at the time, I had to get creative. I didn't realize how much I would enjoy drawing people.
I've since grown in style and with practice--talent, but my favorite part is seeing the receivers face when I give them the portrait. Maybe it's because most of my portraits have been children, and mothers are extremely fond of their babies faces.
I can only draw from a picture. One with good detail and high contrast. I'm not very good at making up visual information.
Here are a few examples of my work. I only have a few with an example of the photo I used as a reference, so I've chosen to share those over some of my better pieces. But I feel like they give a better picture of my ability to portray with accuracy, since you can see what I started with.
These 2 have no reference photo, But I do have some experience drawing adults and groups of people too.
This last drawing is actually a picture of me with my siblings and a neighbor friend(I think) The 80's were so dang rad!
Can you tell which one is me?
I've been considering taking on new commissions. I've drawn children, adults, sentimental landscapes and buildings and even beloved pets. If anybody is interested, just send me an email and we'll chat.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Potraiture
Posted by Hey, It's me...Jessica at 3:27 PM 2 comments
Saturday, January 21, 2012
MotionX-GPS Track: Lakeshore-newmark-broadway
My Saturday run--
Name: | Lakeshore-newmark-broadway | |
Date: | Jan 21, 2012 10:41 am | |
Map: | View on Map | |
Distance: | 7.06 miles | |
Elapsed Time: | 1:15:24 | |
Avg Speed: | 5.6 mph | |
Max Speed: | 8.0 mph | |
Avg Pace: | 10' 41" per mile | |
Min Altitude: | 0 ft | |
Max Altitude: | 148 ft | |
Start Time: | 2012-01-21T18:41:02Z | |
Start Location: | ||
Latitude: | 43.409367º N | |
Longitude: | 124.243388º W | |
End Location: | ||
Latitude: | 43.409502º N | |
Longitude: | 124.242971º W |
Posted by Hey, It's me...Jessica at 12:38 PM 0 comments
Labels: Running
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Have I mentioned...
We've been trying to buy a house.
It feels like we've been trying for a long time, but in actuality, it's only been since November. Doesn't that seem like a long time?
It's been an adventure. Lot's of ups and downs. It's like a home buying roller coaster, full of excitement & trepidation. One minute we're celebrating a success and the next minute we're feeling hopeless that we're not going to work things out.
In fact, things still aren't certain... yet.
I'm not sure I'll totally believe it till I feel that house key jingling in my own little hand.
To make a very long story short-
We're trying to buy our very first home.
It's a foreclosure.
Dealing with a Bank instead of a seller is kind of a headache waiting to happen
Some mortgage loan officers are crazy
Jumping through hoops and leaping hurdle after hurdle is wearing us(especially Ryan) right on out!
BUT, just being able to write the words 'I' and 'homeowner' in the same sentence is worth it. Even if the sentance reads-- I 'might' be a homeowner-- for now:) The potential is so exciting! I can't help but make plans, browse color swatches and dream of floor plans!
So, keep your fingers crossed!
If it happens, I'll share my adventures, one room at a time! YEA!
Posted by Hey, It's me...Jessica at 4:30 PM 0 comments
Saturday, January 14, 2012
MotionX-GPS Track: Broadway, Ocean Blvd, Newmark
Name: | Broadway, Ocean Blvd, Newmark | |
Date: | Jan 14, 2012 8:54 am | |
Map: (valid until Jul 12, 2012) | View on Map | |
Distance: | 6.86 miles | |
Elapsed Time: | 1:08:20 | |
Avg Speed: | 6.0 mph | |
Max Speed: | 8.1 mph | |
Avg Pace: | 9' 58" per mile | |
Min Altitude: | 0 ft | |
Max Altitude: | 154 ft | |
Start Time: | 2012-01-14T16:54:03Z | |
Start Location: | ||
Latitude: | 43.409163º N | |
Longitude: | 124.242745º W | |
End Location: | ||
Latitude: | 43.409378º N | |
Longitude: | 124.242883º W |
Posted by Hey, It's me...Jessica at 10:15 AM 0 comments
Saturday, January 7, 2012
New hair cut
It was time for a change. I'm so excited to have found a new hair dresser that I really like. It's always hard to find one after moving to a new place.
Posted by Hey, It's me...Jessica at 2:07 PM 1 comments
Awesome APP
The MotionX-GPS app
IT's awesome.
I just found it and I'm already hooked. I use it for cataloging my running tracks.
It tracks everything, my speed, elevation, time, distance....and more.
Using the GPS features, all I have to do is push start and it documents everything. It even has a feature within the app so you can listen to your own music without disrupting the status. But, my favorite part is the updates. You can turn on a feature that updates you on your status. It tells you the time that has lapsed, how far you've gone AND how fast you're traveling. Perfect for attaining your time and speed goals.
There's a lot more it can do, those are just my favorite features. Check it out in the app store--you'll love it.
--Jess
Posted by Hey, It's me...Jessica at 1:48 PM 0 comments
Labels: Running
MotionX-GPS Track Today
Name: | Virginia-lakeshore-ash-newmark And Back | |
Date: | Jan 7, 2012 9:09 am | |
Map: | View on Map | |
Distance: | 6.21 miles | |
Elapsed Time: | 1:02:36 | |
Avg Speed: | 5.9 mph | |
Max Speed: | 8.1 mph | |
Avg Pace: | 10' 05" per mile | |
Min Altitude: | 0 ft | |
Max Altitude: | 128 ft | |
Start Time: | 2012-01-07T17:09:33Z | |
Start Location: | ||
Latitude: | 43.409461º N | |
Longitude: | 124.243284º W | |
End Location: | ||
Latitude: | 43.409413º N | |
Longitude: | 124.243251º W |
Posted by Hey, It's me...Jessica at 1:40 PM 0 comments
Labels: Running