Blog {my sketchbook}Blog {my sketchbook}http://www.spillstudio.com/blog/2012-05-08T19:42:16ZSquarespaceMy Japanese watercolorshttp://www.spillstudio.com/blog/2012/5/8/my-japanese-watercolors.htmlNaomi Cox2012-05-08T19:34:28Z2012-05-08T19:34:28Z

My Japanese watercolors Michael got for me years ago as a Christmas present. When you don't know what else to paint — paint your paints! :)

]]>Flowers from Papahttp://www.spillstudio.com/blog/2012/4/26/flowers-from-papa.htmlNaomi Cox2012-04-26T16:40:36Z2012-04-26T16:40:36Z

Papa spent the night Tuesday night. He went on a run in the morning and brought me back this little bouquet. Sweet.

]]>Bright {watercolor + Sharpies + black pen}http://www.spillstudio.com/blog/2012/2/16/bright-watercolor-sharpies-black-pen.htmlNaomi Cox2012-02-16T18:19:09Z2012-02-16T18:19:09Z

Just for fun. Maybe I will use it for a card set.

]]>Sarah’s poinsettiahttp://www.spillstudio.com/blog/2011/12/14/sarahs-poinsettia.htmlNaomi Cox2011-12-15T05:51:03Z2011-12-15T05:51:03ZGuess some of those doodles from the last post helped me out on this one. A late night sketch from Sarah’s last Saturday night — after all the Christmas treats were baked, Mama had gone home and all the kids were finally asleep.

]]>Coffe cup doodleshttp://www.spillstudio.com/blog/2011/11/30/coffe-cup-doodles.htmlNaomi Cox2011-11-30T20:14:24Z2011-11-30T20:14:24Z

Doodling during Mom's
group this morning.

]]>West Seattle Xtreme Makeover : Gingerbread Editionhttp://www.spillstudio.com/blog/2011/11/30/west-seattle-xtreme-makeover-gingerbread-edition-1.htmlNaomi Cox2011-11-30T20:10:27Z2011-11-30T20:10:27Z

I can’t decide if this should go in design, illustration or sketch — so I'll just post it here!
Fun holiday event with proceeds going to help drill a well in El Salvador.

]]>Birthday morning :: Greenbridge birds :: View from Dubsea Coffeehttp://www.spillstudio.com/blog/2011/11/16/birthday-morning-greenbridge-birds-view-from-dubsea-coffee.htmlNaomi Cox2011-11-16T18:03:37Z2011-11-16T18:03:37Z

I was only going to sit down for a few minutes. My birthday treat to myself — do nothing for 15 minutes at Dubsea Coffee. Then I wanted to sketch something. I got a napkin and thin wood stir stick to draw on, then discovered a blank postcard back in my purse. Perfect size. I had no idea what I was going to draw, then I saw those dark repeating shapes up on the wires across the street. Perfect subject. I wanted the emphasis to be the birds. I hope I didn't ruin it with the bits of color in the foreground. I couldn't help getting some fall colors to contrast with the gray rainy sky.

]]>Fall with Stumptown Coffeehttp://www.spillstudio.com/blog/2011/11/11/fall-with-stumptown-coffee.htmlNaomi Cox2011-11-11T21:06:47Z2011-11-11T21:06:47Z

I hadn't meant for this sketch to look just like the last one. Just trying to get back into it.
The only reasons for this one:

  • I love drawing and using white colored pencil on kraft paper.
  • I love Stumptown Coffee, especially when I buy it from Dubsea Coffee.
  • I love taking a break from the giant bag of cheaper Costco coffee.
  • It reminded me of drawing on a Stumptown bag in the car on the way to Bellingham. I bought some for my parents for a thank you gift on the way out of town. I didn't have a card, so I doodled all over the bag instead. I didn't document that one (and there was no color), but this gives the general idea.
  • Nice way to repurpose this used bag.
  • I would love to do more illustrations and design for food packaging.
  • I love orange.
]]>Tea + chocolate with Sarah & Yanceyhttp://www.spillstudio.com/blog/2011/8/20/tea-chocolate-with-sarah-yancey.htmlNaomi Cox2011-08-20T22:31:36Z2011-08-20T22:31:36Z

Just back from the art show at Dubsea Coffee (which was an awesome time — thank you!)...and here I am in my studio again with my Mama over my shoulder so she can get a print of this one!

Sketched this the other night at Sarah & Yancey's after all the kiddos went to bed — after a full day at the fair in Lynden. This tea and chocolate, and the company of Sarah & Yancey at their kitchen table, was the perfect way to end the day. I couldn't find a glue stick for the bits of black Sharpie-colored paper at the top and bottom, so I used some thread I found in Sarah's office.

]]>Art opening at Dubsea Coffee! Saturday, August 20 :: 11am – 1pmhttp://www.spillstudio.com/blog/2011/8/19/art-opening-at-dubsea-coffee-saturday-august-20-11am-1pm.htmlNaomi Cox2011-08-19T21:52:39Z2011-08-19T21:52:39Z

You are invited to an art opening!
Come see favorite sketches from this blog on display with framed pieces for sale!

Sketches {by Naomi Cox}
A collection from everyday life  ::  favorite Seattle spots, food, family and bright bits of nature

Family-friendly  ::  art supplies for kids to have fun creating their own drawings + paintings!

Saturday, August 20  ::  11am – 1pm
Dubsea Coffee  ::  9910 8th Ave SW  ::  Seattle
dubseacoffee.com
Event page on Facebook 

Art on display August 15 – September 14

Spread the word — hope to see you there!

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