Elaine Leon Fashion Illustrator Graphic Designer

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Draw Something Every Day

I was sitting on my bed a few nights ago with a notebook and some pens and pencils. My husband sits next to me and says;”You have been drawing almost daily. Are you trying to keep your skills sharp”. I turned to him and said;”Of course. I don`t churn out master pieces daily, but since I have invested money to make my drawing skills better, I might as well draw something daily.” Whatever you love, do it daily. And do it with love.

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Yummy Little Chair

Kids are off to school and once again, I find myself creating at my leisure. A luxury that is hard to come by for me. I am super happy after having been accepted to Parsons and enjoying a few days off until everything gets transferred. I have been using Photoshop CS6 and the quality is amazing. The brushes and pencils really replicate the media well. If you haven`t bought it already, it`s totally worth it. Enjoy my yummy little pink chair!

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Best Positive, Funny and Empowering Advice for Creatives

  I am indeed a little cooler than you because I am sitting in front of my AC! I am doing homework for the last week as I finals approach. I am feeling super lucky I get to do this at home. I am both overwhelmed and excited to have two weeks off.  So, today while I brag about my artificial cool breeze, I thought I`d share some positive, funny and empowering images I have found that keep me going. I hope they help you too!                  ...

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How to be Your Own Super Hero

  We all have moments when we feel the momentum that fuels your creative en-devour diminishes. To remain in the running, it is imperative to show up every day to the races. Advancing in your field depends on your sense of discernment, intuition and having the right people at your disposal. But what happens when there is no one there? Or when the ones there are less than apt to take on the role of helper? Here are some tips to cope, survive and become your own super hero. Trying every  ...

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