Monthly Archives: May 2011

>Sketch Every Day: 5.30.11

Posted on May 31, 2011 by eitakdesign

> My friend, Kiki, suggested that I draw a pair of worn combat boots for my sketch of the day on Memorial Day. I thought that was a great idea (thanks, Kiki!)…and as I sketched, I couldn’t help but think … Continue reading →

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>Sketch Every Day: 5.29.11

Posted on May 29, 2011 by eitakdesign

> Lots of BBQ parties going on this weekend…and corn on the cob is always one of my favorite accompaniments to all the grilled foods.  I think we’ll have corn every day of this four-day weekend…which is fine by me! … Continue reading →

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>Sketch Every Day: 5.27.11 and 5.28.11

Posted on May 29, 2011 by eitakdesign

> I sketched yesterday, but we went to a friend’s birthday party and just got home too late to post. So I’m posting it along with today’s sketch. I saw this pattern (silk-screened with black onto a natural canvas pillow) … Continue reading →

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>Sketch Every Day: 5.26.11

Posted on May 27, 2011 by eitakdesign

> Patchwork Peony: 5.26.11 Mason’s “Habitat” project for 1st grade….he chose Desert.

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>Yay for Swag!

Posted on May 26, 2011 by eitakdesign

> One of the fun things I like about participating in running events is the free “swag” (also spelled “schwag”) that you get from event sponsors promoting their brand or product. Sometimes it’s just a pen, eco-tote, keychain or lanyard…which … Continue reading →

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>Painting At The Midnight Hour…

Posted on May 26, 2011 by eitakdesign

> Yeah, I’m kinda awesome. 🙂 Despite my CRAZY schedule, I completed the item for Mason’s school art auction just in the nick of time for today’s deadline. Seeing as it’s wedding season, I’ve been traveling the past couple of … Continue reading →

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>Sketch Every Day: 5.25.11

Posted on May 25, 2011 by eitakdesign

> Here’s another sketch for the outdoor fireplace I blogged about yesterday. I’m almost done with the art auction item for Mason’s school (due today, of course). I’ll probably post pictures of it this afternoon after I drop it off. … Continue reading →

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>Sketch Every Day: 5.24.11

Posted on May 25, 2011 by eitakdesign

> The client I painted this (pictured above) concrete bench and doorway surround for a couple of months ago has asked me to come back and paint the backyard outdoor fireplace in a similar Spanish Mediterranean style, which I absolutely LOVE. I’m … Continue reading →

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>Sketch Every Day: 5.23.11

Posted on May 24, 2011 by eitakdesign

> During the craziness of wedding projects and work deadlines over the last few weeks, I received the email for the art auction project for Mason’s school…due this week.  I’ve been so busy with work and then traveling for the … Continue reading →

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>Sketch Every Day: 5.22.11

Posted on May 23, 2011 by eitakdesign

> Tomorrow a new work week begins…chock full of new deadlines, the next round of wedding season orders and home painting commissions, as well as some end of year school art projects. Just as I thought the craziness had ended, … Continue reading →

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