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Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:15:25 PM
Alissa Staples wrote a blog post titled Pet fish sketches:
Alissa said, "In between projects today, I thought I'd sketch our new pets. We have two betta fish (kept in separate tanks, of course). They are fun to watch and sketch! The white one's name is Thunder, and the blue one's name is Daydream. My..." more
Friday, February 15, 2013 12:45:53 AM
Alissa Staples wrote a blog post titled Happy Valentine's Day!:
Alissa said, "I hope all of you are having a wonderful February!"
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 6:44:04 PM
Alissa Staples wrote a blog post titled Live Sketches:
Alissa said, "I was the parent volunteer helper in my child's kindergarten class today. As luck would have it, their gym time was rescheduled to happen while I was there, and I was allowed to come along and sketch during their special gymnastics session!..." more
Friday, November 30, 2012 8:24:54 PM
Alissa Staples wrote a blog post titled Breezy:
Alissa said, "Staying afloat, keeping drawings loose, & putting pencil to paper as often as possible! (I just finished a big, left-brained, "paying the bills" job and am feeling happy, feathery, and right-brained again.)"
Friday, November 30, 2012 8:24:54 PM
Alissa Staples wrote a blog post titled Sketch for IF: Haunt:
Alissa said, "Here is my sketch for this week's Illustration Friday topic, "Haunt". I hope you all had a Happy Halloween! Welcome, November! "
Tuesday, October 9, 2012 1:39:55 PM
Alissa Staples wrote a blog post titled Upload Guilt!:
Alissa said, "Hellooo out there! It has been a while! ...Since June, it says?! OMG. I hope everyone has been well and living happy, creative lives. <3 br="br"> I can come up with hundreds of excuses for not blogging, but I'll only..." more
Thursday, June 14, 2012 3:34:05 PM
Alissa Staples wrote a blog post titled IF: Shiny:
Alissa said, "Hello all!I've been keeping busy - preschool graduation is around the corner, and a few top secret work projects on the go.This week's Illustration Friday topic is "Shiny". I started this character to be part of a larger piece, but since the..." more
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 3:55:02 PM
Alissa Staples wrote a blog post titled IF: Sight:
Alissa said, "Hi, all! My current project is in vector format, which I am really enjoying. Since I can't show you that work just yet, I thought I'd do this week's Illustration Friday topic in vector as well. Unlike painting in the traditional..." more
Sunday, April 29, 2012 10:39:18 PM
Alissa Staples wrote a blog post titled Quick check-in!:
Alissa said, "Long time no blog! How is everyone?Unfortunately, I have been sidelined with a back injury that worsens when I sit for long periods of time. It has been quite painful and so I have been resting as much as possible when I don't have to..." more
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 11:14:23 PM
Alissa Staples wrote a blog post titled Ink for IF: Popularity:
Alissa said, "Hi folks! My schedule is crazy these days - juggling work projects, packing lunches for preschool, trying to fit a run in somewhere, and my baby still won't sleep through the night! So, I got to the inking phase for this week's Illustration Friday..." more
Monday, February 6, 2012 7:16:11 PM
Alissa Staples wrote a blog post titled Sketch for IF: Suspense:
Alissa said, "I probably won't finish this by next Friday, but here is my sketch for this week's Illustration Friday, "Suspense"."
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 12:05:23 AM
Alissa Staples wrote a blog post titled IF: Forward:
Alissa said, "I'm still playing around with ink & acrylics. This technique keeps me loose, which I love. Here's my painting for this week's Illustration Friday:Until next time!"
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 5:47:21 PM
Alissa Staples wrote a blog post titled IF: Prepare:
Alissa said, "I finished painting this one. In case you missed it, the sketch is here. Enjoy!"
Monday, January 23, 2012 12:21:09 PM
Alissa Staples wrote a blog post titled IF: Twirl:
Alissa said, "So, I was not able to finish digitally painting last week's "Prepare", but it is coming along alright and I hope to finish it sometime soon.I've been playing around with brush inking & acrylics lately, so I tried out this week's Illustration..." more
Sunday, January 15, 2012 1:04:27 AM
Alissa Staples wrote a blog post titled Sketch for IF: Prepare:
Alissa said, "I hope I can paint this one this week! "
Monday, January 9, 2012 7:40:05 PM
Alissa Staples wrote a blog post titled IF: Grounded:
Alissa said, "I wish I had a more grounded personality!"
Monday, September 12, 2011 1:13:37 PM
Alissa Staples wrote a blog post titled IF: Boundaries:
Alissa said, "Quick sketch for this week's Illustration Friday topic, "Boundaries". No further comment. ;)Have a good week, everyone!"
Wednesday, August 24, 2011 10:45:23 AM
Alissa Staples wrote a blog post titled Spark Story Starters:
Alissa said, "Last year, I started working with the delightful Tamara Vukusic on a project that would encourage creativity in children. She had an idea for a card game and app that would prompt imaginative answers and encourage parent-child conversation. Tamara..." more
Saturday, August 20, 2011 12:03:08 AM
Alissa Staples wrote a blog post titled IF: Influence:
Alissa said, "My 4-year-old copies me when I do yoga or crunches in the living room. And the sketch:"
Thursday, August 18, 2011 7:09:14 PM
Alissa Staples wrote a blog post titled IF: Swell:
Alissa said, "My summer has been very busy! Vacations, family visits, play dates, feeding two growing little ones, losing the baby weight, not to mention.. getting back to work! I've been drawing a few very fun projects this past month and hope to talk about..." more
Saturday, July 2, 2011 5:23:41 PM
Alissa Staples wrote a blog post titled IF: Remedy:
Alissa said, "Summer is here! I hope you all see as few scraped knees as possible this summer. At least we know the remedy, right? Here's the sketch:"
Sunday, June 12, 2011 8:58:59 AM
Alissa Staples wrote a blog post titled IF: Swept:
Alissa said, "Hello! I've been finding tiny pockets of time to draw while the baby sleeps. My husband also took our preschooler to see Kung Fu Panda 2 this afternoon, so I managed to squeeze in an Illustration Friday piece! And they brought back popcorn! Yay!..." more
Sunday, May 29, 2011 9:33:11 PM
Alissa Staples wrote a blog post titled IF: Asleep:
Alissa said, "Playing around some more in watercolours. Sleep is slightly elusive at the moment.. ;)"
Tuesday, May 10, 2011 7:04:36 PM
Alissa Staples wrote a blog post titled Baby is here!:
Alissa said, "We are delighted to announce that Abigail Akari was born on April 26, 2011! She was a big baby at 9 lb 15 oz. The family is doing very well. I hope this (somewhat) explains the lack of updates on this blog. ;)"
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:15:25 PM
Alissa Staples wrote a blog post titled New project, coming soon!:
Alissa said, "Hi you guys! Are we having an awesome rockin' creative spring so far? I sure hope so! March was interesting for me.. Lots of emailing with potential clients, negotiation, and paperwork. I am always amazed at just how much..." more