tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67466342372594545252024-03-13T03:44:09.241-07:00Caro's DesignHello, I am a graphic designer and illustrator in Montreal. I created this blog to show and receive feedback on my artwork. Hope you enjoy it !Carolinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05580498164851391255noreply@blogger.comBlogger144125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746634237259454525.post-81601483010420794162013-03-05T04:52:00.001-08:002013-03-05T04:52:02.122-08:00New pillowI just got this new pillow with my zodiac series illustration. They are available at society6 for every sign. I just love to have my illustration on objects. It's just so fun<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-KPspT3TRw-w/UTXqcWMmWAI/AAAAAAAACIY/zJ7bwbpin10/s640/blogger-image--1008224889.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-KPspT3TRw-w/UTXqcWMmWAI/AAAAAAAACIY/zJ7bwbpin10/s640/blogger-image--1008224889.jpg" /></a></div>Carolinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05580498164851391255noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746634237259454525.post-84612135205880431822013-02-23T19:04:00.000-08:002013-02-23T19:04:02.191-08:00l is lion<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here is anew letter: L<br />
L for lion<br />
l para leon<br />
l pour lion<br />
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And the series continues<br />
So many letters<br />
Next up I or N with some really exotic animals<br />
<br />Carolinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05580498164851391255noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746634237259454525.post-85606697150003368902013-02-13T12:02:00.000-08:002013-02-13T12:02:00.252-08:00P is for porcupineAnd the abc continues... with letter P<br />
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P is for porcupine<br />
P para puerco espin<br />
P pour porc épic.<br />
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Love this little porcupine with all his spikes up<br />
Hope you like it<br />
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So for now, we have letters A, E, F and P<br />
I don't know which letter will be next. Any suggestions?<br />
Maybe B or K<br />
Will see<br />
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Carolinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05580498164851391255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746634237259454525.post-82073385069537592832013-02-09T19:28:00.000-08:002013-02-09T19:28:09.246-08:00A is for AntilopeLike promise here is the the letter A<br />
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A is for antilope<br />
A pour antilope<br />
A para antelope<br />
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Next up.... i'm thinking letter P<br />
Why? because I'm feeling inspired by this letter<br />
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Also, the girls from <a href="http://www.wearealinea.com/" target="_blank">Alinea</a> are joining in on the fun and will soon be creating their own letters<br />
Can't wait to see how our different styles look next to each other<br />
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Wanna join the fun?<br />
Just send me your letters and I'll post them<br />
<br />Carolinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05580498164851391255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746634237259454525.post-87638504474767019192013-02-05T13:09:00.000-08:002013-02-05T13:09:00.609-08:00Abc: f is for flamingoLike promise, here is the our little F flamingo friend<br />
The letter is little bit more visible since the flamingo is such a delicate animal.<br />
I can't wait to put the color in but I'm going to put color at the end of the project.... in 24 letters ouf!<br />
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F is for flamingo<br />
F para Flamenco<br />
f pour flamant<br />
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I think i'm going to do A next. it's the start of the alphabet after all<br />
but i have some options for the animal<br />
here is my list<br />
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<b>Anaconda anaconda anaconda</b></div>
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<b>Anemone anemona anemone</b></div>
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<b>Antelope antilope antilope</b></div>
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Carolinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05580498164851391255noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746634237259454525.post-67903918544635319292013-02-03T12:08:00.001-08:002013-02-03T12:11:17.149-08:00New series: AbcSince the zodiac series is all done, I started a new series. Just something to relax and create something and mostly not think about too much ( like I always do).<br />
So inspired by my daughter, her love of animals and the fact that she speaks french and spanish already and is already learning english, I decided to draw an animal in the shape of the letters of the alphabet. It's simple but fun and I can play with type. I picked animals that the name starts with the same letter in french, english and spanish.<br />
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Here is the first one. E for elephant, elefante, éléphant<br />
Hope you like it<br />
My daughter already loves it and demanded to play with as soon as I finish drawing it<br />
Next up, f for flamingo<br />
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<br />Carolinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05580498164851391255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746634237259454525.post-37723899055969033022012-10-31T03:27:00.000-07:002012-10-31T03:27:08.416-07:00Happy Halloween from AlineaHappy halloween to everyone<br />
I love halloween!! With candies and spooky things, what is not to love.<br />
Has you may know, I started the collective <a href="http://www.wearealinea.com/" target="_blank">Alinea</a> a while ago and we have been doing some great illustration together. And we wanted to wish you a happy halloween with this set of very diverse illustrations.<br />
Isn't amazing how everyone has a different style!<br />
Hope you like them and don't eat too much candy!<br />
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<span style="background-color: #edeff4; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;">the girls from Alinea and I decided to play a little game this week. We each did a character and they mix their body parts up to see what it would create. Here are the results</span>Carolinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05580498164851391255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746634237259454525.post-31062859448861345382012-04-15T10:16:00.002-07:002012-04-15T10:17:13.993-07:00mix and match<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fQgAOLnKJ3E/T4sClFhoWfI/AAAAAAAABkk/m1GG0rZ-X3Y/s1600/PUZZLED.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fQgAOLnKJ3E/T4sClFhoWfI/AAAAAAAABkk/m1GG0rZ-X3Y/s400/PUZZLED.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5731677786920737266" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">hey illustrators, </span><br style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">The girls from my collective and I are doing a quick project</span><br style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">We are each doing one head, one upper body and one lower body drawing of a character. We'll them mix them up and see what creatures we created. Wanna join the fun? Here are the guidelines.</span><div><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Submit your link in the comments and i'll post the result</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><br /></span></div>Carolinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05580498164851391255noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746634237259454525.post-8746372974987756312012-03-01T08:57:00.002-08:002012-03-01T09:04:52.230-08:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a8RRlHBQ5Lg/T0-rAa7-DoI/AAAAAAAABfw/vvpoXshgVK4/s1600/IMG_2900.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a8RRlHBQ5Lg/T0-rAa7-DoI/AAAAAAAABfw/vvpoXshgVK4/s400/IMG_2900.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714974475875651202" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8QNQo--TV2k/T0-rAHEYKPI/AAAAAAAABfg/a3RJzCQCR5o/s1600/IMG_2896.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 257px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8QNQo--TV2k/T0-rAHEYKPI/AAAAAAAABfg/a3RJzCQCR5o/s400/IMG_2896.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714974470542207218" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-usw4GklgR0M/T0-q_qoTc-I/AAAAAAAABfY/PJXp8fLKSoU/s1600/IMG_2894.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 307px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-usw4GklgR0M/T0-q_qoTc-I/AAAAAAAABfY/PJXp8fLKSoU/s400/IMG_2894.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714974462908265442" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GkOMFHZT4pQ/T0-q_ZyY50I/AAAAAAAABfM/8nB4ak3B9oo/s1600/IMG_2890.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GkOMFHZT4pQ/T0-q_ZyY50I/AAAAAAAABfM/8nB4ak3B9oo/s400/IMG_2890.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714974458387162946" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FejxGyKl6aI/T0-q_L-pTHI/AAAAAAAABfA/k1xU8mj0ALM/s1600/IMG_2887.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 248px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FejxGyKl6aI/T0-q_L-pTHI/AAAAAAAABfA/k1xU8mj0ALM/s400/IMG_2887.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714974454680472690" /></a><br />Here are some shoes I drew at the Arsenic shop in Rosemère. The store organise an event with the collaboration of Vans Otw. They invited artists to come and draw on their new shoe collection Vans OTw. I drew this shoes with a micron and for the bigger black area with a spharpie. It takes a while to dry but in the end the drawing becomes permanent.<div>I did a good vs evil concept.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for Arsenic and Vans for organising this great event</div><div><br /></div>Carolinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05580498164851391255noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746634237259454525.post-51400237958184103002012-02-07T09:51:00.000-08:002012-02-07T09:57:01.532-08:00IF: Suspense<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TZAFjjYF1kA/TzFl4LeN-6I/AAAAAAAABZg/CMRNU2mDy8k/s1600/carolinaespinosa_if_suspense.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 296px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TZAFjjYF1kA/TzFl4LeN-6I/AAAAAAAABZg/CMRNU2mDy8k/s400/carolinaespinosa_if_suspense.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706454218681744290" /></a><br />This week Illustration Friday theme is suspense.<div>I thaught about this and realize that for me, suspense is the feeling I get when I read a really good book. I get so caught up in the story that I have often missed my bus stop. I forget time when I want to really know the end. It seems that I can't read quickly enough.</div><div><br /></div><div>So here is a little collage that I did in my sketchbook. </div><div>Sometimes it's fun to leave the computer away and get back to scissors and glue</div><div>Hope you like it</div><div><br /></div>Carolinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05580498164851391255noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746634237259454525.post-30374956212756059202012-01-12T09:29:00.000-08:002012-01-30T09:29:23.752-08:00Alinea Collective: Interview with Mélanie Foster<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wBCnPHbNRMU/Tw8dLnppHcI/AAAAAAAABYo/iB0lbAxZfnw/s1600/quand_je_dors.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wBCnPHbNRMU/Tw8dLnppHcI/AAAAAAAABYo/iB0lbAxZfnw/s400/quand_je_dors.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696804139106377154" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hx0ZxbWO4zo/Tw8dLGpKMyI/AAAAAAAABYc/XacUNeuLTz4/s1600/chaperon_rouge_web.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 285px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hx0ZxbWO4zo/Tw8dLGpKMyI/AAAAAAAABYc/XacUNeuLTz4/s400/chaperon_rouge_web.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696804130245980962" /></a><br />A few months ago, I had mention the intention of creating a illustrators' collective.<br />Well, I have been working on this idea really hard and the collective is starting to take shape. The name of the collective is Alinea and we are still looking for members. If you want to join, contact me.<br /><br />For the moment, I would like to introduce to you one of the members of the collective.<br />Her name is Mélanie Foster and she is a very talented illustrator from Québec, Canada and the co-founder of our illustrator Alinea.<br />Here is an interview of Mélanie, where she reveals a little about herself.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />Interview with Mélanie Foster, illustrator and member of Alinea</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Can you tell us a little about your work as an illustrator?</span><br /><br />I think that the work of an illustrator is to give the viewer an emotion through a very special art vehicule : illustration. The colors, shapes, transparency and composition come as one and can be interpreted in many ways by people watchering the illustration. <div><br /></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kV3csyQb8gQ/Tw8dL64I4TI/AAAAAAAABY0/YN0TeoLVluk/s1600/webperspectives.jpg"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kV3csyQb8gQ/Tw8dL64I4TI/AAAAAAAABY0/YN0TeoLVluk/s400/webperspectives.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696804144267452722" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 400px; " /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">How did you find your style?</span><br />I have always loved materials, drawing and painting. At university, I could adapt to any style of illustration but I didn’t have a real personal style and technical skills. When I decided to be a professional illustrator, I had to do a lot of research to find my style. In the end, I decided to work principally with vectors, after few years of experiments with paint and other materials. I also love illustrating faces and living beings. Sometimes I still use traditional techniques but I prefer to work with vectors.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Can you explain your process ?</span><br />In the beginning, I search for artists that I love and I group words, sentences and images that inspire me. Then I draw about ten sketches to find original ideas and compositions. After that, I take pictures of persons and objects to help me to draw my illustration. I make a first photomontage in Photoshop with the principal colors. I draw versions in black and white and in colors. Then I scan my images and I begin my work with vectors. I trace the outlines, then I add colors and I use Photoshop again to incorporate textures to the final image.<div><br /></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-siGMO4gbSfM/TybTKBLTULI/AAAAAAAABZY/6vGaNpeW-to/s1600/methode_travaille.jpg"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-siGMO4gbSfM/TybTKBLTULI/AAAAAAAABZY/6vGaNpeW-to/s400/methode_travaille.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703478147179303090" style="cursor: pointer; width: 304px; height: 400px; " /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What is the most important to you in your illustration work?</span><br />The most important thing to me is to see the result of my work and the happiness it brings to people. My style is in general very soft and includes many pastel colors. I think it’s important to find some lightness in every day.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What would be your dream job as an illustrator?</span><br />My dream is to only live from my illustration. I have studied in graphic design but I consider myself as an illustrator. I would like to work on children books projects and graphic novels. I like the imaginary of children stories.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Do you have any upcoming projects or plan?</span><br />I’ll work on my personal Web site for 2012. I also want to produce promotional objects. I’m in the early stage in the making of a graphic novel that I want to edit. I will participate in some exhibitions in the next months. Of course, the Alinea collective is going to keep me busy and it will give me a lot of good projects to work on. </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oW33oA2CMhg/TybTJ1TFU7I/AAAAAAAABZI/8SkqCoNtSfE/s1600/tabledessin.jpg"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oW33oA2CMhg/TybTJ1TFU7I/AAAAAAAABZI/8SkqCoNtSfE/s400/tabledessin.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703478143990715314" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Thanks Mélanie for the interview<br />You can more of Mélanie's work on her website: <a href="http://www.fostermelanie.blogspot.com/">http://www.fostermelanie.blogspot.com/</a></div></div>Carolinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05580498164851391255noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746634237259454525.post-12360966588870086572011-11-15T18:22:00.000-08:002011-11-15T18:29:02.560-08:00I'm continuing with the adding color to the zodiac series<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-L7miXmbiC9c/TsMfw1J-B9I/AAAAAAAABN0/wecmwATx-L0/s1600/Screen%2Bshot%2B2011-11-15%2Bat%2B9.15.15%2BPM.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-L7miXmbiC9c/TsMfw1J-B9I/AAAAAAAABN0/wecmwATx-L0/s400/Screen%2Bshot%2B2011-11-15%2Bat%2B9.15.15%2BPM.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675414879180031954" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qXY4QpdTBT8/TsMfwVvqZjI/AAAAAAAABNo/SLQPPcTMLGY/s1600/Screen%2Bshot%2B2011-11-15%2Bat%2B9.15.04%2BPM.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 271px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qXY4QpdTBT8/TsMfwVvqZjI/AAAAAAAABNo/SLQPPcTMLGY/s400/Screen%2Bshot%2B2011-11-15%2Bat%2B9.15.04%2BPM.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675414870748194354" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GGEY67NPde0/TsMfvU2ioTI/AAAAAAAABNg/i3q6yQIA4Ww/s1600/Screen%2Bshot%2B2011-11-15%2Bat%2B9.14.53%2BPM.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 271px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GGEY67NPde0/TsMfvU2ioTI/AAAAAAAABNg/i3q6yQIA4Ww/s400/Screen%2Bshot%2B2011-11-15%2Bat%2B9.14.53%2BPM.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675414853328740658" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bYyFHLv1FOo/TsMfu2B8dTI/AAAAAAAABNQ/8VMXClbgIdM/s1600/Screen%2Bshot%2B2011-11-15%2Bat%2B9.14.32%2BPM.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 272px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bYyFHLv1FOo/TsMfu2B8dTI/AAAAAAAABNQ/8VMXClbgIdM/s400/Screen%2Bshot%2B2011-11-15%2Bat%2B9.14.32%2BPM.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675414845055071538" /></a><br />I started adding color to the cancer sketch<br />But I'm a bit stuck<br />Here are my variation up to now<br />What do you think?Carolinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05580498164851391255noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746634237259454525.post-12784531532477263112011-11-05T16:30:00.000-07:002011-11-05T16:44:28.009-07:00Zodiac serie - adding colors<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tHWgptT6bhM/TrXIFZ07iZI/AAAAAAAABK4/e3NaCYlrgrU/s1600/aquarius_3.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tHWgptT6bhM/TrXIFZ07iZI/AAAAAAAABK4/e3NaCYlrgrU/s400/aquarius_3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671659300900800914" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ysy82qWbRvo/TrXIFEou87I/AAAAAAAABKo/Ay19vOdHeaE/s1600/aquarius_2.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ysy82qWbRvo/TrXIFEou87I/AAAAAAAABKo/Ay19vOdHeaE/s400/aquarius_2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671659295212499890" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qaVW2IMjkGs/TrXIEylSxsI/AAAAAAAABKg/LLEF-Xbn3M8/s1600/aquarius_1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qaVW2IMjkGs/TrXIEylSxsI/AAAAAAAABKg/LLEF-Xbn3M8/s400/aquarius_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671659290366232258" /></a><br />I have been trying to add colors to this series for a while<br />But I was totally stuck, I have done many versions and tried many different concept<br />but this is the one, i think, that I prefer.<br />Let me know what you think. Cuz I have been losing sleep over this one<br />I'm going to change the background. There's something to bugs me about it<br />but I think i'm on the right track.... or not??Carolinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05580498164851391255noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746634237259454525.post-83978317429393729812011-08-22T09:24:00.000-07:002011-08-22T09:53:33.084-07:00New t-shirt for Threadless<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qHgwFyYUh-I/TlKJeD2DerI/AAAAAAAABKY/b4hYOm9BfAA/s1600/slide1_214_fullsize.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 211px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qHgwFyYUh-I/TlKJeD2DerI/AAAAAAAABKY/b4hYOm9BfAA/s400/slide1_214_fullsize.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643724432569760434" /></a>
<br />I have created a t-shirt design for Threadless's design chalenge against Gmo.
<br />It was really fun to create.
<br />I am having fun doing some other illustration styles. Vector illustration is just so quick to do!
<br />I wanted elements of the t-shirts to be underground. Since with GMO all the troubles are in the earth.
<br />Well tell me what you think? and <a href="http://atrium.threadless.com/nogmo/subs/#/submission/the-underground-war/">please go vote for the t-shirt on Threadless</a>Carolinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05580498164851391255noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746634237259454525.post-15398064375076639472011-08-15T04:18:00.000-07:002011-08-15T04:23:38.118-07:00illustration friday: Swell<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jeRTsrIT2Jg/TkkBoz6sonI/AAAAAAAABKQ/HNp6v0UEwGA/s1600/cespinosa_swell.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 270px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jeRTsrIT2Jg/TkkBoz6sonI/AAAAAAAABKQ/HNp6v0UEwGA/s320/cespinosa_swell.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641041808901055090" /></a>
<br />This week's theme for illustration friday is Swell!
<br />I decided to focus on the feeling of happiness even when things aren't so good.
<br />So here is a little birdie that is happy to sing in the rain. Don't you love the rain when you new rain boots to try on!
<br />it's all about being optimistic and see the good in every thing... something to keep in mind on this monday morning when I have to go to work after a too short wek end. I guess all is Swell!
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<br />As for the little dilemma: I decided to do a combo of both head, the eye of one and the black feather above the eye from the second one. What do you think?
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<br />Carolinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05580498164851391255noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746634237259454525.post-45275648919936211782011-08-13T18:15:00.000-07:002011-08-13T18:20:28.118-07:00need help, having a illustration dilemma<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E6Vj1sjlFRM/TkciOE71bHI/AAAAAAAABKI/muuPLGTthVs/s1600/head02_03.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 290px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E6Vj1sjlFRM/TkciOE71bHI/AAAAAAAABKI/muuPLGTthVs/s320/head02_03.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640514683543055474" /></a>
<br />option 1
<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BqVWx2GHtQE/TkciOF7AXxI/AAAAAAAABKA/nVcktz224yw/s1600/head01_03.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 290px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BqVWx2GHtQE/TkciOF7AXxI/AAAAAAAABKA/nVcktz224yw/s320/head01_03.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640514683808014098" /></a>
<br />option 2
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<br />I currently working on this week's illustration friday and i have found myself in a illustration dilemma.
<br />I'm doing a little bird and I can figue out which eye fits best
<br />Would you help me and tell me what you think?
<br />I think option 2 fits more with the felling of happiness that i want my bird to have
<br />but I think the bird in option 1 has more character and i like how the black line meets the eye
<br />Any advice?
<br />I'll keep working on it and keep you posted on the results
<br />Carolinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05580498164851391255noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746634237259454525.post-84510468437225633042011-07-27T09:54:00.000-07:002011-07-28T11:00:11.846-07:00PaperWings podcast<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wm0aZeyKwe8/TjGifXQq2LI/AAAAAAAABJ4/0JwrAX3FbVs/s1600/Picture-13.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 85px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wm0aZeyKwe8/TjGifXQq2LI/AAAAAAAABJ4/0JwrAX3FbVs/s320/Picture-13.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634463268520777906" /></a><br />I have a lots of professional goals... a lot! And when I'm at work as a graphic designer, I often feel that I'm not doing enough to achieve those goals even if I work in a very creative and fun workplace. So to do more and feel inspired to do more, I listen to podcasts while a work. A lot of podcasts. They are not enough podcasts out there about illustration to fill my work week but the new <a href="http://www.paperwingspodcast.com/">PaperWings podcast</a> is a great addition to the bunch. Created by <a href="http://chrisoatley.com/">Chris Oatley</a> ( he also has another great podcast called <a href="http://chrisoatley.com/category/podcasts/">The Chris Oatley Artcast</a>, check it out) and by <a href="http://thedreamercomic.com/">Lora Innes</a>, <a href="http://www.paperwingspodcast.com/">this podcast</a> focuses on helping visual storyteller reach their dreams. It's very well structured and gives great tips on how to organize your time and on what to focus. I really enjoy their list format where they explain the 10 things to keep in mind. They shows on Tips for achieving your dreams and Tips on time management that give out really good advice.Carolinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05580498164851391255noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746634237259454525.post-5331577418566022682011-07-18T09:43:00.000-07:002011-07-18T10:03:06.359-07:00IF: gesture<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-34UZQH1RJig/TiRlLdCbziI/AAAAAAAABJo/mb2BU42HHeE/s1600/carolinaespinosa_patternbig02.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 248px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-34UZQH1RJig/TiRlLdCbziI/AAAAAAAABJo/mb2BU42HHeE/s320/carolinaespinosa_patternbig02.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630736681567768098" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7CfKZlOLuL4/TiRlLNl6rII/AAAAAAAABJg/CtmDG1IBvqQ/s1600/carolinaespinosa_patternbig_07.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 263px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7CfKZlOLuL4/TiRlLNl6rII/AAAAAAAABJg/CtmDG1IBvqQ/s320/carolinaespinosa_patternbig_07.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630736677421624450" /></a><br />This week's theme is gesture. I created a while ago a pattern and I thaught it fited the theme perfectly. It deals with hand gesture in a different way. I use this pattern to make envellopes that fited my branding.<br />You can download them and use them if you wish. Here the<a href="https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B55nUgIGABJJN2JkMjRjNDMtMzNjZC00MDcyLTk2OTEtZDA2YWM2MDZmNGUx&hl=en_US"> link</a> for the pdf version<div>ps: don't be scared by the google docs preview, the pattern is definetly there when you download and open the enveloppe on your computer<br /><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yNA2yCtXP_A/TiRmECZh6yI/AAAAAAAABJw/nuFUiuIpkuQ/s320/carodesign-envelloppe.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630737653669423906" /></div></div>Carolinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05580498164851391255noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746634237259454525.post-50648646135116943112011-07-04T10:13:00.000-07:002011-07-04T10:13:00.159-07:00Squid longboard processI wanted to share with you the creative process behind the squid longboard I created for <a href="http://www.amnesiashop.com/">Amnesia</a>.<div>I know I love seeing the process behind other illustrator's work, so I taught I would share mine.</div><div>This illustration started a simple and quick sketch. I drew the hole thing true to size and trying the place the different elements taking in consideration the chucks placement and the size of the longboard.</div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 124px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-P2KsteUt6Ng/Tgi9E_VJyEI/AAAAAAAABI4/mzHB-1F8k14/s400/carolinaespinosa_longboard-process01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622952028189345858" /></div><div>Then the sketch was scanned in multiple shots and reworked a bit in photoshop to check that everything was lined up correctly. I then retrace everything in illustrator. I know there's a vectorize command in Illustrator but I don't really trust it for my artwork. It makes to many points. So I retraced everything with the pen tool and added some photo references for elements that the clients ask me to make the background more full.</div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lUkRbu0x52w/Tgi9FIZ8f5I/AAAAAAAABJA/hZBZ_7CoSOQ/s400/carolinaespinosa_longboard-process02.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622952030625365906" /><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eB78clMhQew/Tgi9FfTK1zI/AAAAAAAABJI/3Tc35iOZSc8/s400/carolinaespinosa_longboard-process03.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622952036770961202" /></div><div>Then it was time to add the color. Lots of color!</div><div>And the final product was done</div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 98px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tPtvcAfEXTw/Tgi9GFjHx8I/AAAAAAAABJQ/TVapIMck1E4/s400/carolinaespinosa_longboardimage.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622952047038416834" /></div><div>I'm really happy with the result. It was just so fun to make something real! I hope you like it!</div>Carolinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05580498164851391255noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746634237259454525.post-15727179267115044962011-06-30T10:00:00.000-07:002011-06-30T10:00:08.676-07:00New longboard<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kjcgH_0pLv8/Tgi43qmoy0I/AAAAAAAABIY/VnpNKRxTVng/s1600/carolinaespinosa_longboardimage.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 98px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kjcgH_0pLv8/Tgi43qmoy0I/AAAAAAAABIY/VnpNKRxTVng/s400/carolinaespinosa_longboardimage.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622947401240726338" /></a><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5x6HC4zlsIQ/Tgi43v_aVvI/AAAAAAAABIQ/3Z0C2hB71YQ/s400/carolinaespinosa_longboard.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622947402686813938" /><br /><br />I just created a longboard for the compagny <a href="http://www.amnesiashop.com/">Amnesia</a>. They wanted a naval themed longboards for girls. When I saw the shape of the longboard, I just got this idea of a giant squid and immediatly stated drawing it. It turned out really great. It's so fun to work on an actual object. <div><br /></div><div>I know this is a different illustration style from what I usually show on this blog. But I felt that this project needed something different.</div><div>For those of you that live in the province of Quebec, the longboard will be available in <a href="http://www.amnesiashop.com/">Amnesia</a> stores really soon at a great prize</div><div><br /></div><div>Here are some close up of the artwork. The client wanted lot of little details to make the board more fun. It was fun to create the different little faces of the mean fishes<img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gxsXj8GhOoo/Tgi43yNewXI/AAAAAAAABIg/FpNjB_bOmLM/s400/carolinaespinosa_longboard-closeup2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622947403282694514" /><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 385px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x8ytxPcNhcM/Tgi45cEVw4I/AAAAAAAABIw/620nBvaZaqI/s400/carolinaespinosa_longboard-closeup3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622947431698514818" /><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 293px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TLOecyMl3R4/Tgi44mR16xI/AAAAAAAABIo/9E7j22941i8/s400/carolinaespinosa_longboard-closeup1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622947417259633426" /></div><div>I hope you like it!</div>Carolinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05580498164851391255noreply@blogger.com53tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746634237259454525.post-13338046932889258332011-05-19T10:29:00.000-07:002011-05-19T10:35:33.195-07:00Party invitation for my baby girl<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_Ct5v8YcFI8/TdVUHE0fGfI/AAAAAAAABH8/BtzXyMHhiEA/s1600/evaparty.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 359px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_Ct5v8YcFI8/TdVUHE0fGfI/AAAAAAAABH8/BtzXyMHhiEA/s400/evaparty.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608481391489522162" /></a><br />I know this isn't really related to illustration but I'm just so happy at the final result of my baby girl birthday invitation.<br />I create this invitation for her first birthday... can't believe she's already turning one.<br /><div>This invite just makes me happy, it was so fun to do</div><div>Hope you like it</div>Carolinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05580498164851391255noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746634237259454525.post-50415981322828597612011-05-11T03:34:00.000-07:002011-05-11T03:38:50.784-07:00Just won the Art here contest<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yKycNchrW-Q/TcpnNO28_MI/AAAAAAAABH0/quEH41wbnZo/s1600/frontlogo_bil.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yKycNchrW-Q/TcpnNO28_MI/AAAAAAAABH0/quEH41wbnZo/s400/frontlogo_bil.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605406163240549570" /></a><br />HI everyone<br /><br />I just wanted to mention that I am one of the winners of the <a href="http://www.artici.ca/">Art Here</a> contest organized by Newad.<br />You can check out the other winners at <a href="http://www.artici.ca/">http://www.artici.ca/</a><br />There is some amazing art in there.<br />Thanks Newad for selecting meCarolinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05580498164851391255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746634237259454525.post-62888790271686417532011-03-06T09:38:00.000-08:002011-03-06T09:44:27.264-08:00Moly x 68<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-toOwrtTKJHQ/TXPHKxLvQsI/AAAAAAAABHM/KCnsy0oUmYc/s1600/carodesign_darkside.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-toOwrtTKJHQ/TXPHKxLvQsI/AAAAAAAABHM/KCnsy0oUmYc/s400/carodesign_darkside.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581023351057367746" /></a><br />The other day I just wanted to create something. No thinking, no preparing... just draw and create something. So I grab a moly and did an entry. Here is the result. It was really relaxing to just sit and draw without thinking about the piece to much. I have a tendency to over think my project and sometime you just need to do it and stop thinking about it. <br /><br />ps: You might have notice that karo design is Caro's design. The name change was demanded by a design company based in Vancouver. They have the canadian trademark of the word Karo and by using I was in violation of this trademark... so I have to remove all the karo everywhere. I think at some point I will have to migrate to another domain name too. This is very frustrating but I think trademark laws are important and they are often there to protect creators. Any advice on this whole matter?Carolinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05580498164851391255noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746634237259454525.post-89838773841659971392011-01-20T19:06:00.000-08:002011-01-20T19:13:36.307-08:00Call for submissionsFor the past years, my main career as been as a Art director. When I needed to find an illustrator, I always search art reps websites It's ideal for me because I can find many quality illustrators with various styles in one place. Now that I want to become a full time illustrator, I find that promoting myself is the hardest part. A illustrators agency with a rep feels like the perfect solution. But why wait for a rep to come and save me? why not start our own illustrator agency, a sort of collective that aims to promote and help each other in our guest to the perfect illustrator career ? Let's be our own reps!<br /><br />There will be many pros to this association<br />- As a group, we can have one website that promotes all our different styles. It will attract more clients looking for illustrators.<br />- The group would be easier to promote. We could do group mailers and share all our mailing list. Cheaper prices for printing and bigger mailing list<br />- We could help each other with all the legal stuff and create contracts that fit our needs<br />- We could do advertising on website together, one agency to push but many illustrators to sell. <br />- We could help and give each other advices and critiques <br /><br />What do you think? Interested?<br />I love this idea and I really want to realize it with an amazing group of illustrators<br />If you want to join this collective, contact me. <br />We are currently searching for great illustrators that feel the same way.Carolinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05580498164851391255noreply@blogger.com17