Pink

Ugh!  I had no idea about Pink being in concert tonight.  I have a few friends that are jamming out right now in Charlotte, NC at her concert.  I'm so jealous.

I love Pink.  I think she is so bad ass!  I like how she's real and no-nonsense.  And I love her music.  I have a couple of her hits in my iPod when I'm at the gym.

Pink is hot, smart, independent and super talented.  And therefore, it's fitting she has inspired my latest Doodle Divas.  Enjoy the show peeps!  

Fabulous February

Wowzers!

What a month February has been:

-More mock-ups sent to Europe

-A couple of press releases

- Commissioned to produce items for a bridal shower

-Featured in a local newspaper

-Special Doodle Divas orders

-Proposal approved by local college

OK.  Catching my breath.  

Look for Doodle Divas in the March issue of Asheville Flyer for Kids.  I'm uber excited because not only is Doodle Divas featured, but there's a coloring contest for the kids!  Too cute.  

Here's a peek at one of the latest divas for kids and adult apparel:

Ice Cream Diva 

Stay tuned for a couple more divas including Basketball and Spring 2013 diva.  Meanwhile, hope everyone had a fabulous February.

Bring it on March! :-)

Doodle Divas Press Release

I know. I know.  It's been a minute.

To say I've been busy is an understatement.  But I'm grateful for it.  It's a good thing!

But just in time before the month is out, I do have something cool to post.  I have my first press release! 

*girly squeal*  :-)

Thanks to all you Doodle Divas supporters!

The Perfect Diva

Lord have mercy!  I have been one busy, Busy, BUSY little guy. 

Wow.

Where do I start?

Actually, I'll start with one of my most important endeavors . . . learning Adobe Illustrator.

O . . . 

my . . . 

Gah!!!

No.  Seriously.  You have no idea.  

I'm a traditional pen and paper kind of artist.  All my divas are essentially free hand.  However, computer graphic product mock-ups is the industry standard.  

So I'm learning the basics of Adobe Illustrator.  The process has been slow and painful . . . but rewarding.

Check out the before and after Rainbow Diva:

Before 

 After

Manufacturers and myself prefer the after.  Everything is uniform, consistent and crisp.  In fact, my plan is to stop production of all the 'before' Doodle Diva heads and roll out the new versions.

Stay tuned for more updates.  Rumor has it a local coffee shop's baristas might be sporting Coffee Diva!

Find your diva at my stores:  

Etsy and CafePress

Home-Schooled

So in the business of licensing art, it turns out sketches just don't cut it with a lot of manufacturers.  I mean, it's practically 2013.  Folks expect a certain type of professionalism.

Terms like mock-ups, prototypes, vector files, rasterize . . . they're being bounced around more and more the deeper I get into this whole licensing arena.  I tried to stick to free hand and a stylus.  Photoshop just puzzles me.  Layers alone confuse me to no end.

Too bad so sad.  The day has come.  I must learn the basics of AI (Illustrator).  Aaargh!

I just completed my first tutorial:

Isn't it exciting?! . . . NOT.

Sorry.  Another frustration is everything Doodle Divas has to be kept under wraps.  But I'm going to keep at it and update some Doodle Divas images.  

Stay tuned for before and after images.  Meanwhile, this student is taking a break!

One Step Closer To a Purse

I live for the day I get to actually design Doodle Divas purses and handbags.  Until that day, I'm tickled to at least offer its distant cousin . . . tote bags!

As soon as I posted a pic on Facebook, I sold completely out.  Two boutiques have already ordered a bunch of them to stock their stores.  

It makes sense.  Not only are they uber cute, they're uber functional!  

I'm so excited . . . what the heck!  I'm giving one away.  Just tell me what you typically put in your tote bags.  

I'll draw a name Sunday and send a tote bag and Doodle Divas notecard to one lucky reader!

Good luck!  :-)

Get these and other Doodle Divas goodies at my Etsy store:

http://www.DoodleDivas.Etsy.com

Frank's Bride

I never watched "The Bride of Frankenstein."  But I totally got into her hair.  In retrospect, her hair was super duper way ahead of its time.  

I think a lot of rappers in the 90's adopted it and called it a 'roof top.'

Giggle.

Happy Halloween!  :-)

Get this and more Doodle Divas goodies at my Etsy store:

http://www.DoodleDivas.Etsy.com