I’ve been enjoying working on these illos of Hera’s outfits, it’s nice having something to work on that doesn’t take too much time and I can fit easily around taking care of Hera. Here’s the latest. (Illustrations are done with a black pen (Staedtler Fineliner 306 S) and colour is applied in Photoshop.)

Here’s my latest addition to my illustrated diary of Hera’s stuff… picked up the sweater at a garage sale and accidentally stretched it out of shape in the wash, so turned it into a bolero. Tank top is from Baby Gap, and skirt is from Cotton On Baby. (Illustration is done with a black Staedtler Fineliner 306 S, and colour is applied in Photoshop.)

Here’s another drawing I did this weekend as part of my illustrated collection of Hera’s outfits… the little hat’s my own design I sewed from felt onto a beanie. (Illustration is done with a black Staedtler Fineliner 306 S, and colour is applied in Photoshop.)

Another toy for my illustrated diary of Hera. Gotta love toys designed to be gnawed on. Heh heh, for some reason it looks a bit gross drawn out as an illustration… maybe it’s the taste-bud like bumps on the tail & head of the fish! (Illustrations are done with a black pen (Staedtler Fineliner 306 S) and colour is applied in Photoshop.)

A few more of Hera’s newborn onesies, part of my illustrated diary. (Illustration is done with a black Staedtler Fineliner 306 S, and colour is applied in Photoshop.)

Another in my illustrated diary of Hera’s outfits, this newborn duo (Gap and Pumpkin Patch) were very “tweet” on Hera (oh man, I’m so lame.)

My favourites of Hera’s newborn onesies, part of my illustrated diary of her clothes from baby to adult. (Illustration is done with a black Staedtler Fineliner 306 S, and colour is applied in Photoshop.)

My favourite fru-fru dresses of Hera’s from Pumpkin Patch.

(Illustrations are done with a black pen (Staedtler Fineliner 306 S) and colour is applied in Photoshop.)

This little teddy is one of Hera’s favourites… how can I tell? The moment I give it to her she grabs it with both hands, opens her mouth wide, and stuffs as much of it as she can in her face.

Illustration is done with a black pen (Staedtler Fineliner 306 S) and colour is applied in Photoshop.

I’ve been having fun the last few days with my new project… an illustrated diary of my baby’s girl’s clothes & toys. Ooober girlie, I know, I know. But the mommy illustrator in me thought it would be kind of cool to illustrate my little girl’s fashion sense & favourite toys all the way up till she’s grown up, and then I can have the collection of illustrations printed in a book for her to have. I’ll post the illustrations as I finish colouring them digitally… here’s the first, Hera’s fav. chew toy ($5.99 from IKEA)

Illustration is done with a black pen (Staedtler Fineliner 306 S) and colour is applied in Photoshop. (How to : set the layer with the original drawing to multiply, and on a layer below that colour in blocks of colour.)