BEACH

A quick vector illustration for IMT’s “Beach” theme. I don’t know where did this weird mermaid come from, but I think her face is kind of cute (click on the image to enlarge) …Hope you like it! /
Una ilustración rápida para el tema de esta semana en IMT; “Playa”. No sé de donde salió esta sirena tan peculiar, pero me parece que tiene una carita linda (clic para agrandar)…espero les guste!

Polka Dots

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This mini - illustration was done for no specific subject; I was just doodling and testing some color combinations, you know, during my short secret breaks at work. I then added the dotted background inspired by the Inspire Me Thursday’s Polka Dot theme. / Esta mini – ilustración la realice sin pensar en algún tema en particular, solo estaba probando algunas combinaciones de colores, ya saben, entre mis minutos de descanso secretos en la oficina. Luego le agregué el fondo de puntos, inspirada por Polka Dots ; el tema de esta semana en Inspire Me Thursday.

HUMMINGBIRD

Hummingbirds; some sketches for Inspire me Thursday weekly challenge. Pen and Black pigment liner drawing modified with Photoshop. / Colibrís; bocetos para el tema de esta semana en Inspire me Thursday. Dibujo a lápiz y marcador fino de tinta negra modificado en Photoshop.

FAIL

As he sees no bees around, the cute glutton bear is getting prepared to eat all the honey he has ever wished for. The little doggy steps back fearing his friend will fail in that dangerous mission… and I guess that’s what going to happen as the little bees are hidden inside the envelope, waiting for the right moment to attack! / Al no ver ninguna abeja por los alrededores, este osito tan glotón ha decidido comerse la miel que le apetezca y más. El pequeño perro se hace a un lado, temiendo que su amigo pueda fracasar en tan peligrosa misión…Y yo creo que eso es lo que va a pasar porque las abejitas están escondidas dentro del sobre, esperando por el momento preciso para atacar!

Black marker doodle on envelope; a combination of illustration Friday’s theme “fail” and Inspire me Thursday’s envelope challenge…I did this on Saturday after work, while drinking a cut of coffee…very relaxing. / Marcador negro sobre un sobre de papel; combinando el tema “fracasar”, de illustration Friday, y el de “sobre”, de Inspire me Thursday.

PLAIN

After all I got some free time to color this illustration, it was a little bit difficult to go beyond my comfort zone with those colors, absolutely not my favorites but I was trying to use only the ones in the background page. Although I had my doubts about posting this, here it comes! Constructive criticism and comparison is highly appreciated!

A plain chicken burger please!

Una hamburguesa de pollo solo por favor!

This week’s theme is plain…so it had to be a plain chicken burger…I don’t know why, but I had no doubts about it! - I would really like to go out of my comfort zone with this one and give it some colors, hope I get some time to do it /El tema de la semana es “plain”…y tenía que ser una simple hamburguesa de pollo!...no sé porque, pero no tenía ni la más mínima duda! – me gustaría poder hacer esta misma ilustración en colores, a ver si tengo un chancecito!

RESOLUTIONS

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Here are some of Zappy’s resolutions for this new year, a little messy plan resembling my head’s continuos mess of ideas! – a simple doodle on a section drawing of the project I’m working on at the office.

Note: bookmarks’ winners to be announced soon!

SOAR

“Soar” and “The best of 2007” are this week’s themes for “Illustration Friday” and “Inspire me Thursday” respectively. For me, the best of the 2007 was getting into illustration and blogging; challenging my creativity while meeting a lot of great people! So, here is my dear Zappy, my first character, between soaring bubbles and balloons…enthusiastic about this new year; he just wants to keep evolving, learning, and sharing his adventures with you all!

New Year's Giveaway! - Sorteo de Año Nuevo!

I’m giving away the 2 original hand-drawn illustrations as bookmarks, 2.5x7 inch. To participate in this “new year’s giveaway” you just leave a comment on this post and the 2 winners will be announced by the end of the 1st week of 2008. – Happy New Year - Para participar en el sorteo de estas ilustraciones en forma de marca libros, dibujo a mano 2.5x7 pulgadas, solo tienes que dejar un comentario en esta entrada, los 2 ganadores serán anunciados a finales de la primera semana del 2008. – Feliz Año -