Spring fair

So I must say its time for a blog update dont you think? Ive been pretty busy lately with everything, but wishing I had more time to paint.

I started working with textiles and making more elaborate card designs. I can say I'm doing well. Last Saturday was the Spring Fair at CCA (sorry I forgot to mention an open invite on here) but I thank those who came, and those who bought my stuff and gave helpful tips on where to go next. You have no idea how surprised I am with the outcome!...Perhaps you'll be seeing my cards and work in stores sometime soon... :) anyway here's some pictures for those who missed the Fair.

Ps trying to keep the etsy store updated!

beatles and coloring books..

During the holidays, I attempted a beatles portrait painting(4 faces..yikes!) in acrylics because its been a long long time. Gotta say, it was good practice.

Also, made some dyi coloring books for my little cousins by revamping old illustrations. So far its kept me sane from developing post graduate syndromes..hah..however, I am itching to do more work..

Happy 2010!
Looks like it'll be a good year.

CHRISTMAS TIME

On Dasher and Prancer, Comet and Cupid and..rudolph?

Here's my christmas eve to ya!
and

HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YA

time to open presents!

From santa

my little cousin got something in the mail from santa...

If this isnt cute, I dont know what is. you know you want one, too!

Thesis! Ollie's Adventures in England

postcard style.. :)

 

Ollie rows a boat in beautiful Stratford-Upon-Avon on a sunny day.

On safari in Birmingham, Ollie finds the herbivores a bit too close for comfort.

 Ollie catches some radical waves in Newquay, Cornwall.

Ollie gets a little hungry while fishing in the Lake District. Yum!

The Walrus takes Ollie on the Magical Mystery Tour in Liverpool.

Ollie learns that seagulls in Brighton don't wait for scraps..

Ollie rocks out at a music festival in kent.

 Hay on Wye

Blackpool

--okay, in case you havent heard, my thesis is based on some of my fun travels I had in England. Traveling has been a huge part of my life so I couldnt resist. My experiences are shared through a character I created named, Ollie (hedgehog). These pieces are actually postcards format, with captions on the backside. Once I get my self together, I will be selling them soon! Please feel free to comment in the meantime. Enjoy! Thanks.

Thesis part 1

here are some of my sketches

 

 

officially done. Im a graduate!!! Thanks CCA.

Hurray I finished my last semester at CCA!

Congrats to me! :) now lets all have a drink.

I see the light!

Hope you can make it!

December 10th-11th. Its only up for 24 hours, so you better make it!

update!

well, not much for an update...no scans at the moment, just been working really hard. Didnt know thesis would be so exhausting! Last week to get work done, scanned, get postcards printed..(yikes!), put promo pieces together, and then our final review.... I can almost see the light at the end of the tunnel! OH my...wish me luck...

HEY LOOK, IM IN MY SKETCH!

Preliminary Stretch gallery show!

In case you missed our show, (partly due to the bay bridge closure, thanks bay bridge!), here are some picture to supplement..

we stuck with the animal theme...animal plates, animal cookies, animal illustrations!

hungry people and hungry animals.

stretch!

We thank those who were able to make it. :) It was fun.

PS thanks jess!

monica@monicalew.com

jjakus@cca.edu

Jess Jakus and Monica Lew

Oct 26 to 31

Bruce Galleries

CCA, SF

reception 27th 5:30 to 7:30pm

hope to see you there!

visual journ...

superior court, SF

Justin Herman plaza:

fishman tried to give me a bag of fish he just caught...sadly his tactics only turned him into a creeper.

Mon's website

As Ive forgotten to post ages ago, here is my official website! made last semester.

thanks for looking. enjoy!

www.monicalew.com

birthday mice

 an attempt at a birthday card. success!

just a couple quickies. Im trying to work on my techniques this summer. Hmm.