Lunar New Year Drawings

A lot of people say: "HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR!" for the Lunar New Year, but there are actually over 10 countries that celebrate the date.

I am adopted so I had no idea about the Lunar New Year until I married my very Chinese husband where the date is A HUGE DEAL.

I drew this fun cartoon to celebrate the New Year and infused a little Chinese & Korean influences.

Here are some freehand sketches I did of my daughter doing a lion dance.

I traced the sketches to watercolor paper on a light box. Here is the final watercolor and ink drawing I did.

Whatever you are, have a happy new year! (We're all one anyway!)

xo,

Natalie

A painting and drawing lesson from Quentin Blake

I did not grow up reading Roald Dahl. I watched the films his books created like Matilda or Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. When I had a kid of my own, I discovered Mr. Dahl and his wicked sense of humor. Perhaps he would not seem darkly wicked if he wasn't a children's book author.

I fell in love with Quentin Blake's drawings while reading Matilda to my daughter. The drawings are so simple and filled with energy.

I was searching on the internet for HOW Mr. Blake paints and came across this treasure.

Enjoy!

xo,

Natalie