The SEA Lion Projekts

Thanks to @juliajin_tian and @svslearn I get to indulge in all the lessons I never learned in my "higher education." Here are my results from my first exercises for their class "How to Draw Everything." If you went to a generic liberal arts college like me, are looking to study illustration on your own terms, or simply looking for refresher courses, the Society of Visual Storytelling is where it's at. Learn more and be inspired at: https://www.svslearn.com/what-we-do P.S.--The first exercise had me draw Skull Chaser in contour lines, upsidedown! The second exercise was drawing the contour lines of negative space. Serious reminders on how to train your eye. . . . . . #SVS #illustration #sketch #drawing #sketchbook #inspiration #charactersketch #characterillustration @Adobe @AdobeCreativeCloud #CreativeResidency #AdobeCreativeResident #artist #illustrator #graphicdesigner #girlgang #girlswhoshred #ladyshredders

The second challenge was obviously: hands. This was a two part exercise as a great learning curve to evaluating my illustration style. I started with the second picture here, the two hands with fine and close-up detail. After reviewing it, @juliajin_tian encouraged me to think about how I naturally draw my characters and to consider the simpler line work I normally apply. So the first picture here, is my "redo" of sorts, and a closer step to understanding my personal style as a illustrator and character designer. . . . . . #hands #illustration #sketch #drawing #sketchbook #characterconcept #charactersketch #characterdesign #characterillustration @Adobe @AdobeCreativeCloud #CreativeResidency #AdobeCreativeResident #artist #illustrator #graphicdesigner #girlgang #girlswhoshred #ladyshredders #warrior #zen #namaslay #punk #rad #shred #rebel

Feeling grateful for our new team leader @juliajin_tian , who is also an illustrator, for challenging me to go back to some basics in order to craft a style that is my own. Here's one of the first challenges she requested of me, feet! (I searched Pinterest for yogis and drew the feet from various poses!) . . . . . #feet #illustration #sketch #drawing #sketchbook @Adobe @AdobeCreativeCloud #CreativeResidency #AdobeCreativeResident #artist #illustrator #graphicdesigner #girlgang #girlswhoshred #ladyshredders #boardsmith #longboarder #longboard #ROYALTYBOARDS #warrior #zen #namaslay #punk #rad #shred #rebel

Haven't used a Moleskine in a looong while, but I'm definitely making use of this one beautifully embossed with @rosa_kammermeier 's handlettering. Adorned with an encouraging quote to fill these pages with countless illustrations in development of my spring line. . . . . . #handlettering #illustration #sketch #drawing #sketchbook #inspiration @Adobe @AdobeCreativeCloud #CreativeResidency #AdobeCreativeResident #artist #illustrator #graphicdesigner #girlgang #girlswhoshred #warrior #zen #namaslay #punk #rad #shred #rebel

CLEVELAND! I'm bringing my shop to you this Saturday, February 10th @lakeaffectstudios as part of @clebazaar. For more information and to RSVP to the show, check out the link in my bio. 🧡💙 . . . . . #clebazaarvalentine #madebyhands #illustration #graffiti @Adobe @AdobeCreativeCloud #CreativeResidency #AdobeCreativeResident #artist #illustrator #graphicdesigner @sheshredsco #sheshredscocrew #fatelovesthefearless @longboardgirlscrew #girlgang #girlswhoshred #ladyshredders #boardbabes #boardbitches #boardsmith #longboarder #longboard #ROYALTYBOARDS #warrior #zen #namaslay #punk #rad #shred #rebel (at Cleveland, Ohio)

BONUS NEWS! This Saturday, February 10th I will be having my very first pop-up shop @lakeaffectstudios as part of @clebazaar. For more information and to RSVP to the show, check out the link in my bio. 🧡💙 . . . . . #clebazaarvalentine #madebyhands #illustration #graffiti @Adobe @AdobeCreativeCloud #CreativeResidency #AdobeCreativeResident #artist #illustrator #graphicdesigner @sheshredsco #sheshredscocrew #fatelovesthefearless @longboardgirlscrew #girlgang #girlswhoshred #ladyshredders #boardbabes #boardbitches #boardsmith #longboarder #longboard #ROYALTYBOARDS #warrior #zen #namaslay #punk #rad #shred #rebel (at Cleveland, Ohio)

RoyaltyBoards.Co is officially launched and all shipping starts Monday, February 5th! . . . . . #illustration #sketch #drawing #sketchbook #inspiration #graffiti @Adobe @AdobeCreativeCloud #CreativeResidency #AdobeCreativeResident #artist #illustrator #graphicdesigner @sheshredsco #sheshredscocrew #fatelovesthefearless @longboardgirlscrew #girlgang #girlswhoshred #ladyshredders #boardbabes #boardbitches #boardsmith #longboarder #longboard #ROYALTYBOARDS #warrior #zen #namaslay #punk #rad #shred #rebel

New promo stickers to roll out some exciting news tomorrow! Thanks to @jakprints for the always amazing print job. 🧡 . . . . . #sticker #wheel #illustration #graffiti @Adobe @AdobeCreativeCloud #AdobeIllustrator #CreativeResidency #AdobeCreativeResident #artist #illustrator #graphicdesigner @sheshredsco #sheshredscocrew #fatelovesthefearless @longboardgirlscrew #girlgang #girlswhoshred #ladyshredders #boardbabes #boardbitches #boardsmith #longboarder #longboard #ROYALTYBOARDS #warrior #zen #namaslay #punk #rad #shred #rebel

In 2010 an old classmate had a layover in Germany while on a high school class trip to Spain. She grabbed a magazine called @pleasuremagazin for me in the airport. I have kept that magazine for the past eight years--it's the very catalyst for my own and current trip to Munich. Specifically for ISPO. For all the years of German class, studying the language & culture throughout high school and college, I get to fulfill a dream this week. Prost! . . . . . #ISPO #ISPOMunich2018 #inspiration #CreativeResidency #AdobeCreativeResident #artist #illustrator #graphicdesigner @sheshredsco #sheshredscocrew #fatelovesthefearless @longboardgirlscrew #girlgang #girlswhoshred #ladyshredders #boardbabes #boardbitches #boardsmith #longboarder #snowboarder #ROYALTYBOARDS #warrior #zen #namaslay #punk #rad #shred #rebel (at ISPO)

Check out the process and development of the Adobe MAX 2017 totebag graphic now on my Behance portfolio! [behance.net/MissSEA_Lion] . . . . . #AdobeMAX #LasVegas #illustration #sketch #drawing #inspiration #graffiti @Adobe @AdobeCreativeCloud #AdobeSketch #AdobePhotoShop #AdobeIllustrator #CreativeResidency #AdobeCreativeResident #artist #illustrator #graphicdesigner #girlgang #warrior #zen #namaslay #punk #rad #shred #rebel

I am so stoked to have found a vendor who prints yoga mats! Sample ordering more vibrant graffiti for the urban warrior soon. . . . . . #yoga #yogamat #yogi #illustration #graffiti @Adobe @AdobeCreativeCloud #AdobePhotoShop #AdobeIllustrator #CreativeResidency #AdobeCreativeResident #artist #illustrator #graphicdesigner @sheshredsco #sheshredscocrew #fatelovesthefearless @longboardgirlscrew #girlgang #girlswhoshred #ladyshredders #boardbabes #boardbitches #boardsmith #longboarder #longboard #ROYALTYBOARDS #warrior #zen #namaslay #punk #rad #shred #rebel

For the yogi who feels more like a warrior after each practice, yoga pants with an edge. I'm in love with how this sample print turned out. The graffiti accent leg was a fun choice, and the fabric is SO soft and flexible. Please excuse my RBF. 👌🏻 . . . . . #yoga #yogapants #yogi #illustration #graffiti @Adobe @AdobeCreativeCloud #AdobePhotoShop #AdobeIllustrator #CreativeResidency #AdobeCreativeResident #artist #illustrator #graphicdesigner @sheshredsco #sheshredscocrew #fatelovesthefearless @longboardgirlscrew #girlgang #girlswhoshred #ladyshredders #boardbabes #boardbitches #boardsmith #longboarder #ROYALTYBOARDS #FREESTYLE #warrior #zen #namaslay #punk #rad #shred #rebel

/STICKER GIVEAWAY/ I published a new project on my Behance portfolio breaking down the process of how I developed a full digital graffiti alphabet. I'm giving away a pack of three graffiti stickers that were a result of this process. ^.^ To Enter: 1. Like this Instagram post. 2. Like this project, "Process X, Y, Z" on my Behance (link in bio). 3. *bonus* visit RoyaltyBoards.Co to view the stickers in full color, comment on this Instagram post which word resonates with you! Deadline: Thursday, January 25th . . . . . #stickers #sketch #illustration #sketchbook #graffiti @Adobe @AdobeCreativeCloud #AdobeSketch #AdobePhotoShop #AdobeIllustrator #AdobeCapture #AdobeCreativeResident #CreativeResidency #artist #illustrator #graphicdesigner @sheshredsco #sheshredscocrew #fatelovesthefearless @longboardgirlscrew #girlgang #girlswhoshred #boardbabes #boardbitches #boardsmith #longboarder #ROYALTYBOARDS #FREESTYLE #warrior #zen #punk #rad #shred #rebel

/Character Development/ One of four characters for my spring line--this one resembles STRENGTH. A well-practice yogi who rebels against mass media manipulation by centering self-love through meditation. She has a natural aura that encourages others to find inner peace and acceptance just the same. . . . . . #womancrushwednesday #illustration #sketch #drawing #sketchbook #characterconcept #charactersketch #characterdesign #characterillustration @Adobe @AdobeCreativeCloud #AdobeCreativeResident #CreativeResidency #artist #illustrator #graphicdesigner @sheshredsco #sheshredscocrew #fatelovesthefearless #girlgang #girlswhoshred #ladyshredders #boardsmith #ROYALTYBOARDS #yoga #yogi #warrior #zen #namaste #namaslay #punk #rad #rebel

/TUESDAY TUNAGE/ From curating playlist for my weekly ski trips in high school to running a radio show during college, my love affair with collecting music has been everlasting. With fantasies to illustrate the cover art for any/all musicians my heart will melt when the rare occasion strikes that the cover art speaks as beautifully as the lyrics. After seeing @itsdorothysucka for a third time last week, I was floored with giddy admiration. This woman seemingly harnessed a 180--I praise her blessed vocal chords to OWN any decade of rock. Obviously, yes, these graphics are just as glorious as the sound they represent. If you love rock 'n roll, Heart, and Florence & the Machine, prep yourself for Dorothy's new album release in March. Cheers to rad design! Thanks again to @kuhlmaac for the best birthday present and celebration. You are too kind to my heart. . . . . . #tuesdaytunage #rock #rocknroll #music #albumart #tshirt #tshirtgraphics #illustration #digitalart #inspiration #fatelovesthefearless #girlgang #girlswhoshred #ladyshredders #boardbabes #boardbitches #warrior #zen #namaslay #punk #rad #shred #rebel (at The Beachland Ballroom and Tavern)

As I started out the new year at 25, I was in the mood to do something to signify/honor what felt like milestone, embrace an old new look, and change things up. I revisited the pixie cut--new and improved. It's been handful of years since my hair has been this short, but I have missed the short showers, quick style time, and hell, my yoga flow is even smoother. I'd like to consider this my shredder take on one of my favorite people, Audrey Hepburn. Here's to... formal punk style? Chic skate? Ritzy rogue? Thanks to Michelle from @beautybareriepa for this masterpiece! . . . . . #pixie #haircut #aureyhepburn @Adobe @AdobeCreativeCloud #AdobeSpark @SonyXperia #Xperia #AdobeCreativeResident #creativeresidency #artist #illustrator #graphicdesigner #bossbabe #creativeentrepenuer #createdtocreate #girlgang #girlswhoshred #ladyshredders #boardbabes #boardbitches #boardsmith #longboarder #warrior #zen #namaslay #punk #rad #shred #rebel (at Beauty Bar)