Free Vector Again

I had some more time today to work on my mad InDesign skillzzzz (lol yes I know I'm a dork), and this is what I ended up making. I like how it kind of looks like cut paper, might have to try some more like this.

Let me know what you think, and don't forget to check the shop!
Adorkable Doodles

Free Drawing in InDesign

So apparently life in the advertising business gets pretty slow this time of year. Maybe everyone is just taking a break after the holidays or waiting to see what they get back from their tax returns, whatever the reason, I had some spare time today and figured any extra time I spend in InDesign can only be good for me, so I free-vectored and this is what I came up with.

I've been working on some infographics too, but since they aren't totally done yet, they aren't posted yet either :)

As usual, feel free to tell me what you think!

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Emergence Character Commission

Here's the most recent character design I've done for Emergence. She's a half elf, half dwarf hybrid, as well as, a shaman/druid spellcaster.

For more on Emergence Sci-Fi/Fantasy Roleplaying game check out their kickstarter page!

For more of my art check out my Etsy shop - Adorkable Doodles!

HTC Commission - Logo and Website Design

Hey guys, check out my latest project! HTC or Healthcare Technology Consulting, LLC, hired me to create the look of their website and create a logo for them. I really like the way these turned out and my customer is happy too! :)

I just have the final logo and the home page here, for more of my work check out my portfolio on Coroflot.com - HeidiSchwartz

 And to check out my Store on Etsy check this link: AdorkableDoodles

More Prints Up on Etsy!

More new Prints up for sale in Adorkable Doodles!

Lonely Wart Monster print.

Available HERE.

Love Wart Monsters print.

Available HERE.

Sweet Dreams Soldier print.

Available HERE.

Cupcake Mania print.

Available HERE.

Derpy Owl print.

Available HERE.

The watermarks will not be on the prints.

Check out my Etsy store for more: Adorkable Doodles

Classic Cinderella Character Concept Drawing

Hey everybody, here's classic Cinderella!

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Classic Snow White Character Development (color)

Here's the color version of my classic Snow White.

Progression study below. (Sorry it's a little blurry.)

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Superhero Snow White Character Concept Drawing

Here is my version of Snow White as a superhero. She can communicate telepathically with animals.
Keep an eye out for the color version, it's coming soon!

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Classic Snow White & Alice Progress Character Concept Art

I'm on a roll here with these fairy tale character concept drawings. This first one is a classic version of Snow White. But what's that down there? Is it, could it be, a classic Alice Photoshop painting progress picture?! Yeah, I've decided to use this opportunity to work on my Photoshop painting skills. Let me know what you think!

 

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Oct 2012 Self Portrait

Spent the afternoon drawing this self portrait. Hope you like it!

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Killshot Games Concept Art Commission

I love working on concept art. Seriously, LOVE. It combines my interests in art, people, fashion and sometimes my interest in sci-fi/fantasy too. This project was no exception.

These are the descriptions that I was given to work with:
- Mixed race character [orc, elf, dwarf, human, etc.] in power armor with magic sword and magic shield.
- Character with magic bow but wearing modern combat armor, strapped with grenades and possibly handgun.

And here is the finished piece:

The character on the left is 1/4 dwarf and 3/4 elf, the one on the right is half elf, half orc.

Creepy Heads 1 & 2

Worked on some new drawings this last weekend. Aaaaaand here they are!

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Robotic People, Woman in Profile

Hey there loyal readers!

I've got a new drawing for you today. It's a continuation of the Robotic People Series - some others of the series are linked on the bottom of this post.

Robotic People Series:
Man's Gadgets
Dilated Sketch
Sci-Fi Eye Drawing
Future of Retro
Encased In the Future
Robotic Fashion Accessories

ETSY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And we're live! There are a few items listed in my store! Nowhere near as many as there will be - because I'm still cleaning up images and taking pictures and printing things and wetting myself out of excitement... oh oops. Just kidding! Or am I?

Here's some linkage, please check it out! Adorkable Doodles on Etsy.

 

Etsy Store Update

It might change in the future, but for now I've settled on the banner you see above as my storefront image. 

There has been much progress! Unfortunately it's all been behind the scenes... So far I've only been listing items that will be for sale as 'drafts' which on Etsy basically means that I can see it but no one else can. I want to get some prints done to make sure they look magically delicious before offering them for sale, which means that I need to find the original files (amongst the many burned CDs I have lying around), format them for printing and actually get them printed. There was a plan to at least print the ones I have already formatted (around 30) but that's been delayed due to a color problem I'm having with Photoshop. It's been saving jpgs with really high contrast and saturation. :( From what I've googled it sounds somewhat easy to fix on PC but on Mac you never know if it will work the same. 

Once I do have some of them printed, I will take pretty pictures of the prints framed and matted and on the wall, to make them oh so much more appealing. I also want to have shipping supplies on hand for when the items go live just in case people actually want to buy stuff. :P

More updates soon, thanks for reading!

Robotic Fashion Accessories

On a roll over here. This time I've got an intentional addition to the unintentional series. I'm having some trouble coming up with a name for this series, so if you have any brilliant suggestions please let me know. :D

See other drawings with a similar theme:

Man's Gadgets

Dilated Sketch 

Another Sci-fi Eye Drawing 

The Future of Retro

Encased in the Future

Versatile Blog Award & 11 Questions Tag

Parisa over at The Nail Movement double tagged me for the 11 question tag and the versatile blogger award. Thanks Parisa!

The Versatile Rules:

• Nominate 5 fellow bloggers.
• Let them know that you have nominated them.
• Share 7 random facts about yourself.
• Thank the blogger who nominated you.
• Add the versatile blogger image to your blog post

11 Question Tag Rules:

• Each person must post 11 things about themselves on their blog
• Answer the questions the tagger set for you in their post and create 11 new questions for the people you tag to answer.
• You have to choose 5 people to tag and link them on the post.
• Go to their page and tell them you have linked him or her.
• No tag backs.
• No stuff in the tagging section about "You are tagged if you're reading this" You actually have to tag 5 people.

Now the 11 random facts...

1. I was goth in high school.
2. I like watching other people play video games much more than I like playing them myself.
3. I LOVE TO READ. I've already read 30 books since the beginning of 2012.
4. Strawberries and avocados are the best things ever.
5. Tomatoes are gross.
6. I'm usually the youngest in my group of friends (I like to think that means that I'm mature but it probably just means that they aren't :P).
7. I have a small collection of dragon figurines.
8. I typically play volleyball 3 times a week, and would not mind doing so more.  
9. Could really go for a breakfast bagel right now, just saying.
10. There is a Weeping Angel (Doctor Who) as my wallpaper. And yes it did freak me out when I closed windows at first...
11. These two videos almost made me pee my pants with laughter:

 

 

11 Questions From Parisa for me to Answer: 

1. What/who inspired you to make a blog? My art, I'm hoping to get my name out there in the world.
2. If you could have any work of art on your nails which would you choose? I love Galaxy Nails, but haven't had the time to try it yet, so probably those.
3. Do you have any other interests besides the things featured on your blog? Well I probably answered this above but I love volleyball and reading, also movies/tv shows and music.
4. What product /collection are you looking forward to the most? I'm still waiting for my Hunger Games nail polishes to get to me! I can't wait to try them. Also anything new from NerdLacquer.
5. Favorite indie polish? NerdLacquer.
6. Do you match your manicure with your fashion? Nope, more like the other way around.
7. Do you go for cute or for classy nails? Both.
8. What is your favorite nail polish finish? Shine, I like the way that matte polish looks in pictures but I've never liked the way it looks on my own nails.
9. If you could start a blog about anything else what would it be? Actually I'd probably split up my art and my nails to separate blogs.
10. Do other people know about your blog or is it your internet secret? lol they know, whether they care is another matter!
11. Out of all the blogs you follow whose posts are you most excited about seeing? io9 definitely, it speaks to the nerd in me. :D

I nominate:

Nail Noise

Lovesick Robot

Mie's Illustrated Life

dandeliondog

Lilacs and Butterflies  

Questions for you guys to answer:

1. What is your favorite blog?
2. Which of your own posts are you most proud of?
3. And why? 
4. Who/what inspires you the most?
5. If you had to pick a favorite picture from your blog what would it be?
6. Favorite picture from someone else's blog? (Give credit!)
7. What projects are coming up on your blog?
8. What is one thing you want to do but won't because it's against social norms?
9. What's your favorite genre and why?
10. What's your computer wallpaper right now?
11. What's your favorite color?

You can probably tell I ran out of momentum there at the end... sorry!

Man's Gadgets Drawing

Hey guys, I just finished a new sketch tonight. I guess I've sort of unintentionally been creating a series. This is the... 6th recent drawing I've done with a similar theme. Links to the others are at the bottom of the post.

See other drawings with a similar theme:

Dilated Sketch 

Another Sci-fi Eye Drawing 

The Future of Retro

Encased in the Future

Wallace

College Throwback: Cliff painting

I was going through my blog and adding all of my proudest art to a Pinterest album/board (which you can follow here: http://pinterest.com/gigglesinhades/heidi-schwartz-s-art/) and I realized that I've never posted one of my all time favorite paintings of mine.

There are a few more that I love and are also missing on my blog so keep an eye out for updates!

Another Sci-fi Eye Drawing

Started work on this on Monday.  I started a little while after I got home from work and didn't even realize how much effort I was putting into it until I looked up and it was 10:45pm already. Finished it up tonight and it's brought to my attention that it's been entirely too long since I've really sat down and drawn. My hand was cramping, my butt hurt, you know how it is when deep concentration sneaks up on you. <3

I'd be willing to make it into a wallpaper if anyone is interested. Just let me know the size and I'll see if I can work it out for you.