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Monday, October 27, 2014 1:03:21 PM
David Merchen wrote a blog post titled Viking Boy!:
David said, "Something I worked on for a challenge on Twitter. Really trying to get my kidlit illustrations going! Hoping to illustrate a children's book someday, and working to improve to be able to do just that!"
Monday, October 27, 2014 1:03:21 PM
David Merchen wrote a blog post titled Underwater Explorer:
David said, "It has been so long since I have updated the website! Gotta keep up with these things! Something I worked on for another Twitter challenge. Once again geared towards improving my artwork for children's books type illustrations."
Monday, October 27, 2014 1:03:21 PM
David Merchen wrote a blog post titled Boo!!:
David said, "Something for fun! Love this time of year! This was a challenge on Sketchclub to see what you could draw in 10 minutes. I missed the mark and did this in 11! Dang!"
Monday, October 27, 2014 1:03:21 PM
David Merchen wrote a blog post titled HoneyBee:
David said, "Challenge over at SketchClub. Worked on this with the beta I am helping to test. That was challenging enough!! :)"
Monday, October 27, 2014 1:03:21 PM
David Merchen wrote a blog post titled WHO?!?!?!:
David said, "Something I worked on for fun! I was working on the eyes, and then this little spooked fellow just showed up! Happy Halloween!"
Thursday, April 17, 2014 5:09:04 PM
David Merchen wrote a blog post titled Fluffy Sheep:
David said, "Testing out some writing and children's book illustrations. The more I do, the more I am enjoying it and getting excited about real possibilities. Thanks for looking at my fluffy sheep!!"
Thursday, April 17, 2014 5:09:04 PM
David Merchen wrote a blog post titled Dino Sneakers!!:
David said, "I always loved getting new sneakers, and this illustration shows why! Another fun one testing out children's book illustration styles. I worked on this for a daily challenge at SketchClub entitled Fun with Dinosaurs. Really enjoyed drawing this, and..." more
Thursday, April 17, 2014 5:09:04 PM
David Merchen wrote a blog post titled The Frog Prince!!:
David said, "New illustration once again testing out children's book illustration styles. I look at a lot of children's books and notice watercolors, so I wanted to give that a try on this one. The Frog Prince was the subject for the day over..." more
Wednesday, April 9, 2014 1:40:44 PM
David Merchen wrote a blog post titled Snails Slow Dance:
David said, "Here is something I did to work on my children's book illustration style. All for pure enjoyment! :) This was actually a co-op with a friend on SketchClub. She sent me the original sketch and I came up with the finished drawing. Enjoy the dance, no..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 12:32:45 AM
David Merchen wrote a blog post titled Merry Christmas from Arizona!!:
David said, "Something I worked on for a challenge at SketchClub. I love clouds and always fret over them, but I like how these came out. Still not thrilled with the lights on the cactus, but I guess they will do. Thanks for taking a look!!"
Friday, February 28, 2014 12:32:45 AM
David Merchen wrote a blog post titled Merry Christmas from Texas!!:
David said, "Same background as before with the sunset, but added the pumpjack. Always reminds me of Texas and our trips back to see family. Missing Texas!! This image...I am pleased with! Thanks for stopping by!!"
Friday, February 28, 2014 12:32:44 AM
David Merchen wrote a blog post titled Holiday Moose:
David said, "This one is a little late for the holidays, but I wanted to share anyway. Thanks for taking a look!!"
Friday, February 28, 2014 12:32:44 AM
David Merchen wrote a blog post titled Warming Up!:
David said, "I know many have experienced some bitter cold this winter and looking forward to Spring. This bunny is just getting a head start. Started out as a practice for a fur effect. I think it came out okay, could always be better."
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:13:26 PM
David Merchen wrote a blog post titled Illustration Friday- -Travel:
David said, "Did you ever feel that with those new shoes you got as a kid you would be able to run faster? I sure did and so does this guy! I had a turtle growing up, I called him Speedy because he could move pretty fast....in the water. :) Thanks for taking a..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:13:26 PM
David Merchen wrote a blog post titled Summer Wildlife Challenge:
David said, "It's been a while for me since posting any images, but I have a few I want to share. This one was done for a challenge on the SketchClub App called Summer Wildlife. Since moving to Arizona, I really miss fireflies, or lightening bugs which ever you..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:13:26 PM
David Merchen wrote a blog post titled Dragons Love Marshmallows!!:
David said, "Here is something I worked on for another challenge at SketchClub entitled Dragons. There were many varieties of dragons, but of course mine came out cute...and roasting marshmallows. It's what they do!! If I could breathe fire, that's what I would..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:13:26 PM
David Merchen wrote a blog post titled Chicken Crossing:
David said, "Here is one more sketch I did for another SketchClub challenge entitled Chickens. I immediately thought of the old question "Why did the chicken cross the road?", and thought we might get an answer. Of course we won't get the answer from this..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:13:26 PM
David Merchen wrote a blog post titled Illustration Friday- -Jungle:
David said, "Here is something that just came to my head for the challenge at Illustration Friday entitled "Jungle". So...what do you think this elephant is listening to? Welcome to the Jungle of course!! Well, it seemed to fit anyway. Thanks for taking a look!"
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:13:26 PM
David Merchen wrote a blog post titled To The Sea!:
David said, "Here is something I sketched for a SketchClub Watercolor Compo. I love watercolors, turtles, and the challenge of making digital artwork look like the authentic medium. I am not sure I achieved that with this sketch, but I am still happy with the..." more
Sunday, March 10, 2013 4:40:08 PM
David Merchen wrote a blog post titled Club Safari Comic:
David said, "I haven't drawn or posted anything in a while, so here is something new. This is something I have wanted to try with the Sketchclub app on the iPad. I wanted to see if I could draw a comic strip on the iPad to see how difficult it would be, so I..." more
Sunday, March 10, 2013 4:40:08 PM
David Merchen wrote a blog post titled Illustration Friday- -Vocal:
David said, "This is the very first thing that popped into my head when I saw the topic on IllustrationFriday.com, and I just knew I had to do it. I hope it makes you smile!!! Thanks for taking a look!"
Sunday, March 10, 2013 4:40:08 PM
David Merchen wrote a blog post titled Illustration Friday- -Puzzled:
David said, "This puzzled frog wants a meal, but is puzzled by the advertisement of this clever little firefly! I actually had a difficult time coming up with something this week until this trickled to the surface. Work taking over too much! :) Thanks for..." more
Sunday, March 10, 2013 4:40:08 PM
David Merchen wrote a blog post titled Illustration Friday- -Heights:
David said, "This just came to me when I saw that the subject for Illustration Friday was heights. A little strange but I wondered what it was like to have a view of the world from a kite's perspective. Of course I threw all perspective out the window on this..." more
Sunday, March 10, 2013 4:40:08 PM
David Merchen wrote a blog post titled Baby Dragon with Fairies:
David said, "Here is a project I worked on a while ago, but it has always been one of my favorites, so I wanted to share with you. A little happy dragon frolicking in the greenery with some fairies. You have to find things that make you smile, and I hope this..." more
Monday, February 22, 2016 11:39:32 PM
David Merchen wrote a blog post titled Sketching Again!!:
David said, "This is the first sketching I have done in a very long time. Just for fun and something that popped into my head. I enjoy winter and with our 80 degree temperatures through most of February I feel I have missed out on the cooler weather. This is a..." more