category "illustration"

amanda appiarius

this blog follows the evolution of my identity as sweet pencil, my travel diaries, my record of fantastic eats, and my progress as a designer, writer, and artist.

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My instagrams

  • This is how I start a diet...destruction then 30 days of no carbs, sugar, and whatever
  • I like him.
  • Brie ooze.
  • Wharf
  • California Street
  • Miss my doggie
  • Tree.
  • Sadly this salted caramel lovely is no longer sitting in my desk. It disappeared relatively fast. Sigh.
  • Girl and hair. Quick sketch.
  • Quick horsey
  • Broccoli quiche!
  • Best cut of steak I've ever had.
  • Look at that sexy cheese burger action.
  • Inspiring doorknob. If there ever was such a thing.
  • Big tree
  • Homemade omelets and mimosas for brunch!
  • Mmmmm
  • Hello Saturday. Warm and sunny!

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a speckled dog portrait

This is a portrait I did of my friend’s dog, Mattie. I love the spots and the unique patterns she [...]
hats and flowers

This is a quick…maybe 15 minute sketch…based off of an image I found of a girl picking flowers. Love the [...]
Evan St. Clair and the Mad Hatter’s Tea Cups

He’s spinning, swirling wildly through childhood dreams and colors fabricated by that oh so amazing Walt Disney. This is a portrait [...]
biking in the moment

Happy Mother’s Day! Even though it was yesterday. I brought my Mom a Derby pie from Louisville and ice cream [...]
happy easter – hope you get your favorite candy!!

MMM….Cadbury Eggs!!! My most favorite Easter Basket eatable. I wish I could write more, but I am off to my [...]
the giant grim wolf and the girl in crimson

Will she live? Don’t ask me. The illustration is rather dark – not my usual ponies and cupcakes that’s for [...]

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