Free People Photo Shoot

 I am so blessed and happy to be part of a Free People in store event! The event will be the last week of January. Opening day on the 24th. More details, stay tuned! 

Today was an eventful one! Got to dress in Free People head to toe and be photographed by the beautiful and hilarious Justine from the Scottsdale Fashion Square Free People. My dogs even made an appearance. :) 
Kelli, the store manager and Justine are behind it all to get these photos ready for the Free People blog! They photographed me in my element. From my art studio to the fire pit area in the backyard! My home holds so many inspiring ideas for my paintings and drawings. It's hard to go to work sometimes because I would love to be painting and hanging with the pups. :)

Here are some pictures from the day:

Art + Salon

The opening night of the show on Sunday went great. Be sure to stop into Hair Pollution and check everything out! Even get your hair done by all the amazing stylists! My fav stylist, who is also the owner, Tad :) 

Enjoy pictures!!

Friends :)

I'm Alive and Well!

Hello!

Life has been a whirlwind lately! Good though! I am back now and have some updates! 

My art will be displayed at Hair Pollution in Phoenix! This Sunday, December 9th will start off the show with an art opening filled with food, music and art! If you are in the area I would love to see you! Starts at 6pm ends around 8pm. 

In other news, I am getting ready for another show located inside Free People store in Scottsdale. More info soon! 

Have a great day! 

Arts How

Joshua Rhodes and his wife are hosting an art show at their home filled with 7 artists (including myself)! Come join the event this Friday the 17th! 

Art, Friends, Drinks, and Music provided.

You should come. 

Check out:

Joshua's blog called subtle takeover

Derrick's website Derrick Kempf

Ashley's web cited RAWartists

Aaron's blog DTAFM

Huilin's website visualaday

Scull in progress

This oil piece is almost done. I am finishing just one more corner and than possibly framing! I am happy with the scull but I can admit I need a little more work on alla prima roses! 


Have a great day! :)

New Painting

Painting in progress

Elephant Graveyard

I have been thinking of more ways to make my paintings/ drawings come alive. My simple but detailed animals are a bit boring. Last year I did a scull painting of an owl and it was an interesting piece and out of my element a bit, but I think I am on to something interesting! 
I really enjoy Disney movies of course and my boyfriend Matt gave me the idea of starting this idea by doing the scene from The Lion King of the elephant graveyard. I picture it on a long skinny canvas, dark and a lot of negative space around each skull. The skulls would be coming off the canvas to have you wanting to see more. So this will be starting soon I hope.
Here is some of my inspiration: real sketches from the movie

New Casa

Well hello everyone! I have been away from my blogger for some time but I am back and to show you a little of what I have been doing recently! I am now a house renter! Ha yes I rent a house in Tempe, AZ! Its really fun being down in a city again, lots of things happening down here! I acquired another bedroom so now I actually have space to do my art and have natural light. My first painting I did is an oil illustration of my house! So no stalking please ;) Enjoy!

5x5 oil on canvas

A Forever Friend

reference picture on right

I was commissioned by my sister to paint a portrait of their dear friend's dog. I was excited to do it and I finished that night! A few months later the dog passed away. I am grateful to have an impact and help them remember their beloved companion and friend. I don't know where I would be without my furry friend either! 

I would love to capture your pet or a pet you may know! Contact me by email about prices, sizes, paint or graphite. 

I have been away from my desk.

To everyone who has been wondering where I have been, well my new job has been taking all my energy and time!! I am slowly getting back into the artist world where I belong! To share with you I have stuff on my ETSY (etsy.com/shop/byoungillustrations)page! I started adding things for sale in November. And within the first weeks I sold two items! Awesome! Don't laugh that I do not have a lot up on the site. But the pictures and details will be up shortly. Thanks for your patience! I have been missing blogging I can admit. Pictures will be up on the blog soon as well.