Blog {my sketchbook}

My Japanese watercolors

Naomi Cox — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:34:28 +0000

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 Papa

Naomi Cox — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:40:36 +0000

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}

Naomi Cox — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:19:09 +0000

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

Sarah’s poinsettia

Naomi Cox — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:51:03 +0000

Guess 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 doodles

Naomi Cox — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:14:24 +0000

Doodling during Mom's
group this morning.

West Seattle Xtreme Makeover : Gingerbread Edition

Naomi Cox — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:10:27 +0000

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 Coffee

Naomi Cox — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:03:37 +0000

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 Coffee

Naomi Cox — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 21:06:47 +0000

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 & Yancey

Naomi Cox — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 22:31:36 +0000

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 – 1pm

Naomi Cox — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 21:52:39 +0000

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!