I know it’s been awhile since I’ve updated, but I’ve been super busy with my day job as of late. I am back from California though, and I really enjoyed Comic Con! It was a shame that I had to leave Saturday night in order to catch my flight home, but there’s always next year.

These crests are personal crests that I designed during my trip. I had just finished reading George R. R. Martin’s A Game of Thrones, and was inspired by the idea of every family having their own sigil/themed animal and thought I’d try it out for myself. The first crest is my own, and the others belong to two of my best friends from California.

They’re just done in pencil, but they were fun and fast to hammer out. I do intend to do larger, painted versions of them as well. I’ve got a few more that I’m doing for other friends as well, and have had lots of fun ideas! I wonder if anyone would be interested in commissioning me to do one for them? Hopefully I’ll have a painted version up soon so you all can see what they’d look like.

Vinny news later this week!

Welcome to my blog. I thought I’d start it with a bang, and get right to some artwork. My name is Joie. I’m an Illustrator based in the Atlanta area. I unfortunately have a non-art related day job, but am working hard to find my way into the art business. That’s that– glad to meet ya.

Empyrean Eyes – 8″ x 10″ Graphite and Ink on Bristol

Empyrean Eyes – 8″ x 10″ Graphite, Ink and Watercolor on Bristol

Empyrean Eyes – 8″ x 10″ Graphite, Ink, Watercolor, Markers and Colored Pencil on Bristol

Empyrean Eyes – 8″ x 10″ Graphite, Ink, Watercolor, Markers, Colored Pencil and Gel Pen on Bristol

Empyrean Eyes is a piece that I finished some time ago, based on a photo of my costume-designer and model friend Yaya Han. It’s a great example of my process, as well as the mediums with which I am most comfortable.