Medusa

My Medusa.

With fungus, heather, and black roses pouring from her neck she ties in with my floriography girls.
about 50/60 hours of work.

Materials: 14 X 17 bristol, and a mechanical pencil.

Prints available on Etsy

Thanks for taking a look!

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Tales of the Wild

This is a commissioned piece I have completed for a delightful company in Vancouver.

Tales of the Wild

A company I have worked with in the past.

Their store is about as wonderful and charming as the family behind it. 

After completing the above piece they asked me to create something for their Woodsman natural product line and I happily agreed.

The tools I used.

The start.

Reworked the face

really got in there

hello Mr. Owl

Caught in the act

And with a little help this bearded stud was born in August.

Dark Horse

The newest illustration is ready for your viewing pleasure.

I call this piece “Dark Horse” Heavily inspired by floriography…and maybe that Katy Perry song…

Below is a gallery of my process of this piece. I update on Instagram 

Prints will be made and ready to ship at the end of the week!

Buy her now here!

AlwaysApril.Etsy.com

Thanks for looking.

Always,

April

Again if you would like to use my piece as your new ink, please purchase the print for the rights, research your artist thoroughly and please share! I would love to see!

BOGO art prints.

Now through mother’s day (also my birthday day!) buy one print and get another of your choice FOR FREE!

I am having this sale to help me get to ARTSCAPE , one of the largest art festivals on the east coast.
Having trying to get in for 4 years this year I finally got in!! I plan to have a whole new look and display to make shopping easier for my new friends.

Please head on over to AlwaysApril.Etsy.com to pick up your new art prints.
If you are a fan of the art but do not wish to own prints but would like to help out simply spread the word! That would be the best of help.

Now if you are feeling extra sassy there is a little piggy donate button to the right of my website, any little bit helps.

If you would like to shop locally I will be at the DC Meet Market for Pride Week!

Here are new things  I am working on for you all!

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 I am in the process of listing all my illustration pendants and lockets on Etsy!

 I hope soon to follow with all my handmade rings… I should probably get a manicure before that though.

But as always, thank you all so very much for the love! I am so fortunate to be doing my own thing and I owe it all to you! win

Kitten Beard

He doesn’t need explaining.

Here are some process and close up shots.

Prints Available on ETSY 

All about the Apple. Iphone case pizzazz.

So here is an idea I have been toying around with. Since everything is all about iphone and bedazzling them to their finest why not spruce them up with artwork?

Here are some examples of what I would be selling.

 

An Iphone case with original artwork designs by April Alayne? Not to shabby an idea I think. Something a little original for your phone.

Any requests or ideas on the topic?? Please feel free to share!
And If you would like to order one please let me know by shooting me an email 

I hope you’re all having a wonderful day!

Dahlia

Dignity, elegance, forever thine.

Let me Intorduce to you Dahlia.

 

Dahlia is another member of my twins and hair obsession collection. Created with graphite mainly a .7 HB. But unlike the others this one was created on Strathmore medium drawing paper. I am not sure this is my weapon of choice. I prefer a nice thick texture to my paper.

Does anyone have a favorite they would like to share?

Wishing everyone a great night,

April

 

Also… have you seen this?  Yes… its a Bearcat. I cant handle this cuteness.