Monthly Archives: December 2009

In the ‘The Princess and the Frog’ animation returns to its roots

I’m looking forward to seeing Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog”. I love 2D animation when it’s done well and Disney’s latest installment looks like a breath of fresh air. I like that Disney’s newest princess is not only a … Continue reading

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Hand drawing is still what I love to do

The majority of my work that is published in the York Daily Record/Sunday News is created on the computer. I use Adobe Illustrator and PhotoShop. But, while these programs are both versatile and powerful for creating, I still really love … Continue reading

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Making Christmas cards for family and friends

I love the holidays. But, most of all I enjoy making Christmas cards for family and friends. I have been making home-made cards ever since I was a little girl. I bought Strathmore stamping cards the other weekend at Dick … Continue reading

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How to draw a Christmas ball ornament in Adobe Illustrator

Here is the finished Christmas ball ornament Step 1: Use the Ellipse tool and draw a circle. Hold the Shift key as you draw to create a circle. Fill the circle with red. No stroke. Step 2: Select the circle … Continue reading

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This year’s winter picture finder has a little twist…

Every year I do picture finders for the major holidays. This year my finder was not only going to have hidden objects, but also hidden scenes that blended into one another. This is my preliminary sketch for the illustration. I … Continue reading

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