Moving

Well folks, after an extended intermission, I'm back to blogging, just in a new locale. You may now find me here.

Layers

This week's topic on Illustration Friday is "layer", and even though I tried to make myself do something more grand like geological layers, or layers of meaning, all I could really think of was cake layers. Oh well, paint what you know!

Sweater

For Illustration Friday "sweater", but most of all, Happy Valentine's Day!

Reverse

for Illustration Friday, "reverse"

New Name

You may notice that instead of Kristin Elder, I'm now Kristin Kwan! I actually got married to my wonderful husband back in 2007, but because of indecision, apathy, and immigration have only just now changed my name. So don't be confused, I'm still the same me, just with a new last name. I've updated my website, which is now kristinkwan.com, so make sure to update your bookmarks.

R

A big red R for the new year. I think it might be a red letter year.

Goldfinches

I just finished this painting for my mother-in-law's birthday, which I am ashamed to say was last month. Sorry Mum!

out of my sketchbook today

sketchydoodle for today

Scanner

My old scanner decided to call it quits, which was sad. But I'm pretty excited because I now have a new scanner! It's a monster. See how it dwarfs the little printer beneath.



And here's a sneak peak of what's coming down the pipeline.

New Growth

I found this in my sketchbook and realized I had meant to post it, but never did.

Back in town

Hi folks. This summer has been a difficult one with the death of my father-in-law, and I've been gone a lot, so I haven't been posting. But I'm back in town and should stay planted for awhile. When we got back I took out the things I had been working on and realized this painting was done. I guess it just needed some time to sit. It's called Contingency Plan.

Pollen

I had fun with the last pollen drawing and thought I had better do another.

Crystalline

The Sisters

Tree House

Haven't you always wanted a tree house. Don't you think all the time spent in it would be lovely and carefree. Think again! I'm pining for Mad Men.

Flora

My little painting for today, "Flora." It will be added to my Etsy shop soon.

Ripple

I made this little drawing for Illustration Friday, "Ripple." This week's topic is being done in collaboration with another blog in an effort to raise money to help the animal victims of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Head on over to the Ripple Sketches Blog to find out how to donate and receive this sketch in the mail.

the temple

And here for you today is a page from my sketchbook.