The cupids are focused on spreading the love this Valentine’s Day. Pump some pink pixie dust iron!
Thinking about the movie, Amadeus, this week and I wanted to draw big poofy pink hair. I love that movie.
My attempt for Illustration Friday and 52 Designs.
I think I grew a little in New York. At least an inch, even if you can’t tell just by looking at me.
This trip was needed for so many reasons. I needed to learn, needed to meet other writers and illustrators and I needed to grow. The SCBWI conference was wonderful, I took a lot of priceless information back home with me to Denver. So much information that I got a headache my first day back trying to figure out where to start and what to do. I can’t let all of those gems wither away or die. Have to keep them fresh and use them as soon as possible.
But what I really needed to was to just relax and let everything sink in. That helped.
This was the best packing job ever for a trip but since I needed bulky things like sweaters and hoodies, I was still looking like a pack mule. I had my purse, camera bag for the 40D, one bag of luggage and computer bag sans computer for my portfolio, sketchbook, etc. So one thing that was sacrificed due to time and my sore back was picture taking. I didn’t even take that many pictures because by the time the conference was over for the day, it was dark. I love natural light. So there’s that. I had my cute little hotel room that was four blocks from the Grand Hyatt where the conference was held. I am glad I brought all of my layers because it was cold walking the streets of NY!
That cold wind cut through me and I’ve never been cut that deeply by the cold.
I was woken up with a stomachache last night, must be my excited nerves or something. I feel better now, thank goodness.
Tomorrow morning I will be flying to NYC! The time really flew by. Portfolio is looking nice and everything is coming together. I should be able to hit up some of the spots Michelle Phan talks about in her video here. Yum, Ray’s Pizza looks so good. I’ve never been to Pinkberry either so I want to check it out. It is freezing cold over in NY right now and I’ve only been there once before in the summer. I’m trying not to overpack my bag with too many layering options.
Maybe just maybe I can go to MOMA too!
Days upon days of art, how heavenly.
See you when I get back kiddos!
Poor poor clumsy klutzy Chris. Uncoordinated lil’ guy. 
My attempt for Illustration Friday and 52 Designs.
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What a weekend! Here’s the overview:
Now back to work on my portfolio and getting ready for the trip!! Woo hoo!!
Business cards are being printed, my current ones still have my maiden name! My project for the conference is almost finished. I still need to get my portfolio together among other things. Next Thursday I will be in New York, I can’t believe it.
It may sound cheesey but I’m reaching for my dreams and I’m excited again. Happy and re-energized. Tuckered out and should be asleep but I’m watching Julie and Julia. Meryl Streep is the best! Now back to the movie, goodnight.
