SCAD Illustration Expo 2016!

SCAD Illustration students will be set up to meet-n-greet and share portfolios this Friday! 

The event will be open to the public starting at 11 a.m.

The Jubilee Museum

On my birthday last year, I decided to visit the Jubilee Museum in Columbus, OH. Fast forward to this quarter: since this is the Jubilee year of Mercy, I decided to turn one of the sketches I did there into a full-color digital illustration.

I like the energy of the original linework.

Thank you to the museum for showing me around the collections and providing insight about the pieces, and of course for allowing me to draw!

Savannah Scavenger Hunt: The Pirates' House

I had done this sketch before the postcard challenge began, but it just so happens to be one of the scenes!

I was with fellow illustrator and fine artist Jordan Wong, whose work is stunningly beautiful! After surveying some different spots around town, we happened upon this fun scene. The "pirate" was greeting visitors on tour buses, but in between gigs, he was kind enough to allow us to sketch him.

Savannah Scavenger Hunt: Forsyth Fountain

This small ink sketch was done in Forsyth Park and is probably the easiest of the postcard scenes to find.

The trumpet player is there often, playing tunes by request and chatting with passers-by. He once graced me with his rendition of "Come Back to Sorrento", even though I had no money to put in his donation bin.

Presidential Caption Contest!

Contest Announcement! I'm looking for a caption for my illustration below, and you are invited to submit your entries.  The winner will receive a signed print of the same piece.

*THE CHALLENGE: Your caption must be an actual quote from a U.S. President, 

while remaining relevant to contemporary issues.*

The Rules:

1) Cite your source(s).
2) Up to three submissions per person.
3) Do not add commentary, only the quote and author. No mudslinging or endorsing here!
4) Submissions are due on April 25, 2016.

All the best!

1-Hour Paintings

Here is a sampling of some of my recent costumed life studies.  The hour time limit is a fun way to improve speed. The images are done directly on the surface with oil or acrylic paint. More to come soon!

Copyright Braelyn Snow 2016

Live Interview Series-Saskia Keultjes

Photo courtesy of Alejo Porras

This week's SCAD Graduate Illustration Club (GIC) meeting featured a video interview with illustrator Saskia Keultjes. She provided insights into her art practice and motivational strategies. Her specialties are illustration and animated GIFs. 

Thanks, Saskia!