Em Does Stuff

Trying to make some art about body positivity (highlighting stretch marks on the figure's legs). I remember first noticing stretch marks on my legs and trying to look up unbiased explanations. What I found were guides on how to cover them up, or why I should feel shame for having any at all. We shouldn't be shamed for our bodies and their histories; stretch marks tell a story and should be celebrated.

Portrait drawing night, 4/9/24

Pleasant painting in the park 😊

Critiques for myself: perspective isn't totally convincing and it looks a bit flat, don't love the upper portion of the sky (gotta practice washes), and the masking fluid I used for city lights ended up being a bit blobby and uniform

2/27 Portrait drawing, my happy place 😊✨️

"Bookshelf" and "Cowboy," 5x7 by me

Reference photo by islandworks on pixabay - thank you 🙏

I spent quite a long time on this one! Entry for a local garden tour's marketing 🪴🌺👩‍🌾

Portrait drawing night, 1/16!

First drawing of the new year! Messing around with a watercolor sample sheet :)

Portrait drawing from 12/19!