Whats on my Drafting Board today? Gin

Gin is one of my favorite paper doll creatures so far. She is a flirtatious time traveling alien who is the first of 3 primary colored intergalactic travelers in the Gypsies of Light series. She is composed of pencil, and watercolor, with a gold acrylic eye. Here are a few quick shots of her escapades thus far.

Enjoy!

Cheers!
XXX
-R

A Rustic Alphabet

Last week I worked on some illustrations for a rustic wedding at the Brooklyn Winery. The couple wanted to depict their love of exploring music, food and booze in the designs. Here are a few of the alphabet cards that where apart of the escort card display case. They were a blast to create :). This design has also inspired a new line that will be up on Etsy soon! Enjoy

Cheers!
XOX
-R

Abigail De Belasco + New Etsy Shop

Hello, and happy Wednesday!

I have been going through some back images lately, and realized I never put up all of the Abigail set on my blog for playing and viewing pleasure! Here is a very belated entry, as well as a soft introduction to a new Esty shop, Papertopias Whimsies. This shop is a haven for these delightful paper creatures, more to come on that!
Enjoy!

Cheers!
xox
-R

Art Deco Table Number Photo Shoot

Papertopias Art Deco Line. Available at online shop.

Brooklyn Betrothed Save the Date

Hello! Happy Friday.
 Earlier this week I designed a Save the Date for Brooklyn Betrothed. We are having our 1 year Anniversary this summer, and the theme is Lemons and lace. Divine.
The Save the Date started as a sketch, was re-drawn as a finished illustration on my light box in pencil, and washed for color swatch ideas. The card is then finalized with watercolors on the drafting board. This one makes me want to get a pitcher of lemonade, a 1950s bathing suit and lie on the roof.

 

 

The finished design with a light mint border.
Cheers!
XOX -R

What is on my Darfting Board Today? Lilies!

Today I am working on a composition of Lilly of the Valley and Purple Statice flowers interlaced with crystal beading. They form an implicit border around the invitations lettering.

Drawing a Lily of the Valley on the light table.

Finishing up some final touches on the Purple Statices.

Cheers!
-R

Whats on My Drafting Board Today? NYC Skylines.

Today I am painting an invitation with a skyline of New York City and a view of the Brooklyn bridge for a couple getting married in August.





Have a wonderful day!
xox
-R