A Batty Idea: Oregon Wildlife Art

One reason I love Photoshop; it's easy to create a seamless pattern! So as Halloween was drawing near, a batty-bat pattern seemed like a must-have :) I have wanted to create more artwork featuring local wildlife, so why not start with Yuma myotis?



A cute little bat, Yuma myotis can be found near my home in Oregon. I have always enjoyed learning more about creatures and plants, especially those who share the same wilderness that I do. Energized by the thought that creating this art can bring me both joy, and the knowledge to identify this creature in real life, I decided to start a new art series!



I am excited to say that I will be focusing on Oregon wildlife artwork for the rest of this year! I endeavor to create art that inspires interest in learning about the natural world, especially for Oregonians young & old :) To do this, I will focus on local species, & include a bite-size bit of educational information with each art piece!

Currently I'm working on naturalistic wall-art, illustrated notebooks (with wildlife facts inside the cover), greeting cards, & even getting my pattern-designs on cloth (pictured left)!


New possibilities are open to my art-gifts now that I am printing my artwork on cotton cloth, and I am so excited!


I hope to bring a fair bit to my art-booths at events this holiday season as well, so keep an eye out! :D

Emerald Flora Dress: Art-Wednesday

I had artist's block the other day, and it lead me to try something a little different! I chose three images from my "inspiration bank" of random photos/artwork/architecture and fashion that I find personally inspiring. From those three, I made my own mash-up of the images and my personal style.

Hope you enjoy!

Finished Illustration:  Girl in Green Dress

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Left:  An initial sketch.  Right:  Value study & pattern exploration

All images © 2016 - Brianna Elizabeth Leahy

Mini Graduation Cards on Etsy! UnderSeaAndStars

Great News! My reimagined Etsy shop, UnderSeaAndStars, is now open! I have listed new pieces, including two mini artwork graduation card sets. Each card is 3"x 3", and comes with an illustrated envelope. You can grab one for a friend instantly! Just go to UnderSeaAndStars, download & print!

Keep reading for more details!

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My sheep graduation card reads "So Proud of Ewe!", and is great for this year's lady graduates! This sheep was inspired by my sister who graduates this Saturday! Congratulations Amanda!!!

 

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I live near Oregon State University, so my second card features a very happy beaver graduate!  

 

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Below are my initial beaver sketch studies, and my graduation cap & diploma pattern!

These cards are now available as digital downloads on at UnderSeaAndStars on Etsy! Please go check them out, and visit again soon! I will be working to post more! Don't forget to favorite my shop for updates when I add more! :) And please feel free to comment here for suggestions!

Thank you! -Brianna

Halloween Pumpkin Pattern!

A late happy Halloween from my art blog! This was my Halloween 2013 jack-o-lantern! I really wanted to do a pumpkin inspired by Brad Bird's The Iron Giant, 1999 this year. All I could find online were patterns for his silhouette in the forest, which looked awesome but I was afraid it would not last long (large cut-outs and unsupported pieces). So I made this one! He has held up quite well. This pattern works better with a larger pumpkin since the cut-outs are quite slender. When I carved it out, I also cut slightly outside my original pattern lines so they'd glow brighter. I know it is too late for this year, but maybe this can be used by other Iron Giant lovers next Halloween!

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I do NOT claim any rights to The Iron Giant or the characters! This is fan art.