editorial – Page 2 – Gina Lento: Fine Art and Illustration

Inktober Day 14 – Armor

Ok, I told the dragonet this morning that he had to wear armor today. The conversation did not go well… “D – “don’t want to wear armor! It’s too heavy and hot!! Me – “ Oh for heavens sake, it’s only for about 30 minutes.” D – “why do I have to wear ARMOR? WhyContinue reading “Inktober Day 14 – Armor”

Sad news

This morning we had to make one of the most difficult and painful decisions that a one has to make when living with fur children. This is very difficult to write but I won’t be able to write this later when reality sets in. Cleopatra, our foundling kitty, the kitty that was inserted into manyContinue reading “Sad news”

Spice is nice

Just a little spicy sketch…..

My final pose submission for Bob

Here is my character pose submission for the Illustrating Children’s Book Course that I am taking to up my knowledge on illustration submissions.

Little girl and her balloon

Here is my latest creation that I did for a workshop.

Balloons of summer

Playing with my character while listening to Don Henley….. The red balloon has his hair slicked back with his Wayfarers on and he’s off to join the Boys of Summer.

99 Red balloons…..

This song, both the English and German versions, have been a source of inspiration for me. I am taking a class that I actually purchased last year during a “big sale” back in November. Glad it was on sale then because I am not sure I could spare the finances now. Our assignment is toContinue reading “99 Red balloons…..”

Editorial art

We are slowly getting things more settled and my temporary studio in the garage is looking much more organized. During the move, I had been taking a Lilla Rogers class for artists looking to fine tune their skills and build a portfolio for illustration. It was tough moving and working on assignments for the class,Continue reading “Editorial art”