by Simone Elum | Nov 8, 2020 | All Posts, Process
MY FIRST LARGE CANVAS PAINTING : I’ve always wanted to ‘go bigger’ with my drawings and paintings and to try painting on a large canvas. So much so that, when Michael’s had a sale last year on large canvases, I brought one home and at first, set it up on my easel for...
by Simone Elum | Oct 19, 2020 | All Posts, Inspiration
PORTRAITS OF FAVORITE FEMALE SINGERS : A 15 DAY DRAWING CHALLENGE Since January and during quarantine, I had no inspiration. I didn’t want to draw faces (A friend told me I reminded her of the main character in “To the Lighthouse” by Virgina Woolfe) and I just felt...
by Simone Elum | Sep 7, 2020 | All Posts, News
I was recently featured on Shoutout Atlanta’s ‘Work & Life’ segment. I share my perspectives on risk and it’s impact on my life and career. I also share my inspirations, dealing with perfectionism and favorite spots around Atlanta. I...
by Simone Elum | Feb 19, 2018 | All Posts, Process
DRAWING A GIRL SIDE PROFILE WITH PENCIL Hey! Just wanted to share my first ever time lapse illustration with you. Hopefully, its an ongoing endeavor ?. I’m not always comfortable sharing my process, especially when I make mistakes, but, I’m...
by Simone Elum | Feb 1, 2018 | All Posts, Process
DRAWING DAILY FEMALE PENCIL PORTRAITS On January 1st, 2018, I decided to challenge myself to an entire month of drawing/sketching something every day for 30 days. This is no small feat, especially for someone like me who draws on and off for months at a time, or...
