How to Draw Iggie - The Video

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This week, the Linzer Lane experts are taking a little break so I can share with you this short video featuring my drawing process for Iggie the Hedgehog. Iggie appears in my upcoming picture book, Iggie's Gingerbread. He's a jolly little fellow who loves to bake and eat cookies daily.

Like all of my artwork, Iggie starts with a light pencil sketch, followed by a thin tipped Sharpie outline, then colored with either regular or watercolor colored pencils.

So, enjoy the video and don't forget to join my e-list, so you don't miss out on a lovely Iggie inspired free printable this September!

xo Ashley

PS - A big thank you to SCBWI's Eastern Penn Points blog & As the Eraser Burns for inspiring this special picture book themed post today! If you are a visiting SCBWI blogger, please leave your info below so we can check out your work!

Little Owl Lane Mother's Day Guide

Mother's Day is quickly approaching (May 8, 2016). I'll be able to visit my mom this year for the occasion, and am so excited to share the day together with her! I wanted to put a little compilation together of gifts that would be perfect for your mom, as well as some craft and greeting card ideas too.

GIFT IDEAS

Mom Wall Art Print PDF $2.20 on Etsy

Tea Time Adult Coloring Book  $3.95 on Etsy

Szilla the Duck Sculpture

The Magical Garden Coloring Book $7.95 on Amazon 

CRAFT IDEAS

Flower Cupcake Liner Card for Mom

This cute craft appeared on JCFamilies and has since been a hit with families with young children. To make your own homemade card with the kiddos all you need is construction paper, a glue stick, cupcake liners and markers! A great idea for grandmothers, aunts and moms too of course ;)

Doily Doll Tutorial for Mom - COMING SOON (Check back for the link this week)

CARD IDEAS

I'll be sending out this sweet Mother's Day card printable during the first week of May, so be sure to sign up for my mailing list so you don't miss it! Simply, download, print, fold and write out for that special mom in your life!

xo Lady Lucas

Why Keeping an Art Journal is for You

I remember years and years ago when I started school at NYU, I had a notebook where I recorded every restaurant, museum, gallery and special spot I couldn't wait to see. Sometimes I taped receipts in there, ticket stubs, and the occasional business card.

Now as an adult that creates artwork for a living, I am constantly wanting to keep every magazine, article, tea container, match box and postcard. My piles of piles of little paper things had to come to end this month and I came up with the perfect idea! 

I purchased a notebook for one euro, a glue stick and little pair of scissors - and now I have a secret little spot to store all my ideas and inspiration. For about three dollars, you too can create a more organized outlet for your creativity as well as a calming hobby! ;)

Cut, doodle and glue your way to happiness:

xo Lady Lucas

 PS - If you're not on my email list yet - be sure to sign up today! I'll be sending out this adorable art print to celebrate April this Friday: