Posts Tagged ‘Illustration’
Overcoming Canvas: A Journey of Art, Resilience, and Cherished Living
Join Cherish Flieder on a transformative journey of self-discovery and resilience. As an artist, author, and Overcomer, Cherish shares her inspiring story of overcoming health challenges with her husband Benjamin, a two-time liver transplant survivor. With over 20 years of experience in the creative arts and brand development, Cherish not only guides you in making art but also empowers you to create a beautiful life for your heart, body, soul, and spirit. Discover hope, joy, and profound love as she lights the torch of insight and abundant life, inviting you to embrace a life that is truly ‘Something to Cherish.’
READ MOREFind Something to Cherish on YouTube!
Introducing the Something to Cherish YouTube channel, which features watercolor and creative wellness videos designed to provide a relaxing break in the day and inspire viewers to live an abundant life. The channel is run by modern watercolor artist Cherish Flieder, who creates beautifully painted illustrations for various gifts, cards, books, home goods, and fashion accessories. Cherish believes that every soul is worthy of love and beauty. The videos aim to wrap viewers in a world of watercolor and encourage them to live their most cherished life.
READ MOREI’ve gone cuckoo for cuckoo clock art
This month I took on the fun challenge to design a cuckoo clock phone case. I thought it would be fun to try out a different technique. What do you think about it? Do we need a cuckoo clock ringtone to go with it? Thanks for stopping by today. Feel free to check out more art…
READ MOREWatercolor Markers
Love the look and feel of watercolor, but lack expertise? Try watercolor markers! This month’s blog hop theme is “Favorite Craft Techniques.” While I have many craft techniques that I enjoy, lately I have been experiencing the joy of Koi watercolor markers. They come to a lovely tip and you can do all sorts of traditional…
READ MOREPaper Bird with Journal Sketch
A quick pencil sketch of this little paper bird. He was staring back at me from my craft table as I was making the Felt Thank You Journal and I couldn’t resist. Enjoy!
READ MOREArtist & Designer Alex Colombo
Last year, illustrator and licensing artist Alex Colombo, interviewed me about my style, themes and technique. Since then we have got to know each other more through social media and today I want to share with you all about her background and the wonderful things she is doing with her art and blog. Alex Colombo…
READ MOREQuality vs. Quantity
When I am exploring an idea or practicing a new technique, quantity is what makes me a better artist each time. As they say, “practice makes perfect.” However, if you are seeking quality, it isn’t helpful to just keep going and going without stopping every now and then to evaluate the work and the process. This process becomes our teacher and shows us more about quality.
READ MOREThe Meaning of a Pear Tree
Recently, I updated my site header to include a pear that I painted as a part of my “Partridge in a Pear Tree” art licensing collection. It is now going on my Directory of Illustration ad for 2012 as well as a new run of business cards. So, I got to thinking, what does a PEAR or PEAR TREE symbolize anyway? Since it is an embedded part of my updated branding I just had to find out.
READ MOREHappy 2012!
Have a Happy and Blessed 2012 from Something to Cherish!
READ MOREDala Horse Wall Hanging
A quaint little Swedish Dala Horse Wall Hanging designed by Cherish Flieder with embroidery and button accents featuring her illustrated Dala Horse Ribbons.
READ MORELovey Dovey – In Studio Process
After sketching the desired image for Lovey Dovey in my sketchbook, I re-drew my line work onto the watercolor paper. This picture shows the watercolor/embroidery process at stage 2. You can see the sketch lines on the Arches paper and the palette is mixed and ready to go. The color is washed on to the paper in steps until the desired depths and forms are developed. Stage 3 is embroidering the art and the final step is to scan and edit the finished piece so it is ready in a digital format for reproduction.
READ MOREDala Horse RMCAD Faculty Exhibition
“UNDER THE INFLUENCE” Once every two years, the illustrious faculty at Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design show off their skills in a faculty exhibition. This year’s exhibition, Under the Influence, revolves around the concept of finding inspiration in everyday objects. Faculty members have contributed objects that influence the individual works of art they…
READ MOREJames Gurney: Illustration Dinotopia
Recently I had the distinct pleasure of meeting James Gurney along with several art licensing and children’s book illustration friends. If his name doesn’t ring a bell, perhaps the name Dinotopia will. James Gurney is the multiple award winning author, illustrator behind this best selling book series which has circulated the globe as well as…
READ MOREVisual Storytellers Studio Interview
I recently joined this new creative group of illustrators known as The Visual Storytellers Studio. It is wonderful format that features new illustrators work on a rotating basis. Founding member and illustrator, Lisa J. Michaels, was kind to grant me an interview to tell me more about this unique way to get children’s book illustrations…
READ MOREHullabaloo Interviews Isabella Hunter of FRCH
Scott Hull, Visual Ambassador, interviews Isabella Hunter, Lead Designer at FRCH Worldwide. They discuss the importance of heritage and diversity, and its impact on culture.
READ MORELaunching Our First Children’s Book: The First of Many Adventures!
For the past year we have been laboring over our newly adopted baby and it is about ready to pay off! As we patiently wait for new from our printer overseas, we are beginning to realize the implications of caring for and nurturing our first children’s book.
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