Now posting on www.soulfulartist.blogspot.comCheck out a new artistic retreat via the NEW BLOG!!!

This weeks Illustration Friday _ CelebrateCongratulations! Penelope on your new arrival! May you and the hubby enjoy this time and may your smoochescelebrate the moment and lead you to many more bundle of joys! andHAPPY VALENTINES TO YOU ALL!!!!!

Half TimeMy latest caricature creation- Half Time. I hope this little creation gets a happy home. He was a joy to create. Thanks so much - Mary for the order! It's always wonderful when you have people who really enjoy what you do. It really makes creating worthwhile. Look for Half Time at the zazzle storefront, Coming Soon!!!! (www.zazzle.com/soulfulartist)

I have been hard at work on a couple of designs for various products for my storefront. Today I recieved a "Today's Best" for Smooches. The award was a great boost! If you'd like to check it out I've provided the linkhttp://www.zazzle.com/valentines_smooches_card-137933131593101998I've also been working on a painting that I hope to finalize and upload for your viewing pleasure soon. Until then, I

Illustration Friday _ PALEAgainst the pale night sky her pale skin gleams; while she makes her wish. She hopes and believes that every star will join on this nite to make her dream come true. Make a wish and watch it come to life!

IF-ContainedIt was Ashanti's Sweet Sixteen. Presents contained wonderful surprises. But, it was her birthday wish that could not restrain. She held herself so poised and wished for a sweet sixteen surprise. Curiosity crept it's head. What could Ashanti have wished for on her birthday extravaganza?

IF_ResolveResolve all your issues from 2008 and celebratethe New Year of 2009 with peace and joy!Happy New Year to you all!

Happy New Year!2009, It is about Time!Come on now! Im tired of all the rejection letters now Im looking for acceptance letters. This year there are three goals Im looking to achieve. They are not resolutions but, goals.1. Im looking to generate some revenue on my online store www.zazzle.com/soulfulartistI'll be looking to create new designs periodically and adding new products on this store

click on image to enlargeFrom our Family to yours Happy Holidays!!!This is this years Xmas card - we hope you all enjoy the voices of thesinging reindeers in the background!May this Holiday season be warmand full of joy for you all!

Yippee!!!! A sale! As you know I have been working on a zazzle store to promote my illustrations online.And I just got a sale!Im doing the happy dance-I hope it brings in more sales!www.zazzle.com/soulfulartist

New store up! www.zazzle.com/soulfulartistThe store offers greeting cards, postcards, mugs, keychains, and more designs to be added periodically. So, keep checking back with us!And as always share w/ a friend!Thank You Guys!

Illustration Friday- PretendAs usually - I have been procrastinating and I havent been posting in a while. But, here it goes. My son loves to "pretend" he is a TOUGH Guy! He has a mean karate chop!

Its been awhile since Ive posted. Ive had a creative block for quite some time now. But, slowly the door has been creeping open. Im posting this illustration in dedication to our niece who turns 16 this weekend.To Ashanti - a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!!!! My wish for you is that you will always dream big. Nothing is unattainable! Most importantly, always believe in yourself because you are a

BABYThis one was an easy one! This illustration is part of my greeting card series. The store is up and running. I have about seven or eight designs and three more waiting for approval. So check it out! Nara's Greeting Cards

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!! This image is dedicated to my younger sister who graduates this weekend from college!!!! Congrats!!!!! Where did the time go!!!

Happy Mothers Day!!!!!! Mom!I just got done working on a portrait for my Mother's Day Card! Thought I would give you guys a sneek peak. Everyone who knows me knows that my mother has always been the core of my heart. She is of course the reason I stand here today but, most importantly she has mold me to be the person I am. Mom, I've always said the mere letters of the alphabet formed to create

(Click on image for closer look)IF_SeedsJust a simple sketch for this weeks concept. A little fairy seed to bring Spring some life.

ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY_SAVEIt's been awhile since I've participated for Illustration Friday.I saw this weeks word_SAVE and immediately had to tell a sorry about a poor fish called Rexxey_ as my oldest calls him. It was a typical day afterschool when my youngest was giving me a hard time. After several attempts of Stop, Cut it out, Time out, I needed a break. I told him to sit on his bed and take a

First post of the New Year!I have been a little bit under the weather but, not enough to hold me back from posting the newest portrait to my collection. Its been almost two years in our new home and I thank my realtor for making it possible. So I promised him when we closed as a gift I would do a family portrait. Two years later and finally we got all the reference photos together and the

(click on image to enlarge)It seems around this time there is alot of reflection going on. I too, have been reflecting on my childhood and even on the past couple of years. I find myself realizing more about myself. Its always good to know where you come from because than you have a better picture of where you are going.I must say I am blessed 2007 gave me the opportunity to grow spiritually and

Another portrait completed.Wishing Beth and Kerri a wonderful New Year!!!!

Heres a caricature I just completed for a good friend I worked for.Sky and Raleigh have a great Holiday!!!!!!

Illustration Friday_Little ThingsWell, it's the little things that make life worth while. It's a smile that always finds a way to warm your heart. It's the giggles that becames so contagious. Then there's the hug, practically guaranteed to melt all troubles away. Enjoy!

Illustration Friday _ ExcessAn excess amount of joy.

Illustration Friday_Zoo Its great to know in life that you always have family to boost you up! This is my sister at the zoo in Seaworld this Summer. I wanted to say Thank You for helping me to see the beauty in my world and in my talents. Sometimes I feel that life is chaotic but, you always ground me back to life! Hope you guys enjoy!!!!