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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“This beard is for you”
This is my newest illustration just in time for Valentines day. A handsome gentleman with a bouquet in his luscious beard just for you.
He was created on 11X14″ recycled Bristol with graphite.
I captured my prograssion via Instagram (@april_alayne)
The fun part begins
slowly but surly
Limited edition Giclee prints will be available soon. If you are interested in purchasing this print please feel free to give a “like”.
The print
Thank you so much for taking a look! More to come shortly.
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PRINTS AVAILABLE HERE
Yesterday was my 1st Etsy shops 4th Birthday!
To celebrate I am having a giveaway.
Go to my FACEBOOK
Like and share to have a chance to win! That easy!
Why should you enter? Because who doesn’t like free things? Start an instant collection! And even if my illustrations aren’t up your particular ally the HOLIDAYS are coming up and whats better then something a little original. Over $60 worth of original art prints signed and dated
Those are some of the images you get to chose from.
Please feel free to join the contest! Leave a comment here there everywhere so I can get your name on the list.
I will be picking the winner by the end of the month.
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE
This is my new addition to my girls collection “Darwin’s Daughter”, I named her Cheli.
I have been asked by many to create a mermaid and this is what I came up with. Ok so Cheli is not really your typical mermaid illustration but I enjoy the way she turned out. I got whisked away on the classic story of the siren pining to be on land but with this illustration it dabbles with the thoughts of evolution as well. Like her sisters she is strongly influenced by floriography and symbolism. The Chelindonium plant in the lost language of flowers means the joys to come and compliments the Angraecum sesquipedale plant ( Darwin’s orchid) that represents hope. The very suggestive Japanese flying fish is a symbol of time and stages of evolution. This being said Cheli I feel is the classic story of The little mermaid with a scientific twist.
Cheli, will be available on Etsy very soon but in the mean time check out her sisters and other prints!
Have a great night every one.
So as you all know I have been drawing my fingers off this past month.
I am in the process of making my very 1st collection that I am proud of and I well on my way.
Who needs art school? I have books, the internet and determination!
My goal in 2012? Get better.
I will have prints available hopefully by next week if not sooner!
In the mean time I have created a new type of a print.
I have taken my illustrations and printed them on a fine piece of cream canvas and fastened them in an embroidery hoop. A little different for your wall decor.
These will be handmade by order. They can be customized to your liking. So if you would like a different image in your hoop I am more then happy to create something personal for you!
For sale now is “Coriander” Prints and Hoop Prints
I hope you enjoy!
Have a great night everyone.
-April
“The worst enemy to creativity is self–doubt.” – Sylvia Plath
Please let me introduce my newest illustration.
2012- April Alayne.
She, like her sisters illustrated before, was inspired by my love of floriography.
PRINTS will soon be available on AlwaysApril.Etsy.com
Thanks for looking, I hope you all are having a luscious day.
-April
Let me introduce Iris.
Pencil Sketch. Roughly scanned and edited.
She is another doodle I have come up with. A lovely lady with her power animal and motivating foliage.
Inspiration is power animals and floriography.
This is the first time I attempted to softly color with Gimp. I am not the best at it but I am working on it but here are her rough black and whites.
Thanks for taking a look see and I hope everyone have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
I, April Alayne, is proud to officially introduce …
Travel sized Slumber Jack and friends!
These little cutie pies are travel size! 12X16 Like most of his friends.
They are great for gifts for pets or a friend in need!
COMING SOON!
to ThreadOverHeels.Etsy.com for you to adopt!
Thanks for looking! And have a wonderful night!
April is finally here! Finally the light at the end of a chilly tunnel! So in honor of my favorite season (and my name) I will be having a fantastic giveaway!
This Giveaway is an a celebration of the new blog and a much appreciated “thank you” to old and new fans with a 1st 2nd and 3rd place winner!
Everyone enjoys free stuff.
FIRST PLACE winner will receive an original full sized Slumber Jack!
Charming? Manly? Bearded? This pillow case will keep you or any of your loved ones in comforting company.
SECOND PLACE: will receive ANY print of their choice on Alwaysapril.Etsy.com
THIRD PLACE: Will receive $5 off on your next purchased item from
or
Winner will be selected by using random.org on April 30th!
Best of luck to you all!
Keep the Art alive. A minimum donation of $15 for a random print.
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