Though really, why not do both.
Ten points if you can name who belongs to this rarest of smiles.
Before Things Broke
Self portraits I did in the before times.
“twenty-twenty” digital self portrait, 2020.
“Pass Through” digital self portrait 2020.
Ceci N'est Pas Deux Mille Vingt
Digital color study illustration, after Keaton’s “The General,” 2020.
We’re here again. Please wear a mask.
Holiday Commissions
I’m definitely biased, but giving art as a gift is one of the most badass gifts of all.
A recent commission.
“Maddie” Digital Portrait, 2020, Lauren Elyse S.
Reaching Into the Void
“Reaching into the Void” digital illustration, Lauren Elyse S, 2020
Don’t ask me, I don’t even know anymore. This year has broken open my brain and weird things are coming out. Letting everything take shape rather than trying to bend it to my will has been a really strange process. Gonna let it ride because, why not?
twentytwenty
“TwentyTwenty” digital illustration, Lauren Elyse S. 2020.
Is haunted. Self portrait of the times we’re experiencing.
Messing Around with Masters
“Sorolla Garden Study” digital, Lauren Elyse S. 2020.
Found out about this app Heavy Paint the other day - strange to get the hang of.
The Rush, The Crash
“The Rush, The Crash” digital, 2020.
This was a fun one.
LA > Chi Town > Philly & Back Again
Recently found myself on a train rolling back and forth across the country, so of course I had to document it the best way I know how.
I can’t even begin to describe how difficult it is to sketch while being steadily jostled on a train for hours on end.
Click any image to enlarge.
Happy Accidents
“Midnight” digital illustration, 2019. Lauren Elyse S.
Little in my work flow ever seems to go to plan. Oh well. That’s how it shakes out sometimes. Listen to the muses, don’t fight it.
Dark Mysteries
Inktober aims.
Apothecary’s Darling. 2018, digital
Be Wary What You’ll Find. 2018, digital
Melt
"Melt" digital painting, 2018.
Here's a piece inspired by Mughal carpet designs, the scent of flowers on a warm wind.