Comparing last Fall’s work to this Fall

November 19, 2015 by Eileen McKenna {my creative resolution} 16 Comments

As I added branches to my latest illustration project, I wondered, “What was I working on last year?” I asked myself the same question at the end of the Summer and the answer was interesting. When I looked back to Summer 2014, I saw the start of my watercolor and ink style. I could pinpoint that first project where I added the ink details, and something clicked. The first couple of projects from Summer 2014 looked one way, and then a change took place.

Now, when I look back to last Fall, I see that I continued to work in that style. I actually don’t see much of a difference between last Fall and this Fall. To me, the projects are almost interchangeable.

Fall 2014

Fall 2015

But I don’t feel stagnant. I still think I’m growing and developing, and I’m happy to have found my style. Especially, after years of wondering how to find your style!

Author: Eileen McKenna {my creative resolution}

Web and Print Designer living in New York. I blog about painting, illustration, and designing patterns. Inquires are welcome.

16 thoughts on “Comparing last Fall’s work to this Fall”

Sharon Mann
November 19, 2015 at 9:00 am

Hi Eileen, it’s always fun to look back at our work. You certainly have your own style. I do like how you have combined ink and watercolor. Beautiful art!!

- Eileen McKenna {my creative resolution}
  November 20, 2015 at 7:24 pm
  
  Thanks so much Sharon!
  
Rachel Murphree
November 19, 2015 at 9:47 am

Cool! really like the tree you are working on.

- Eileen McKenna {my creative resolution}
  November 20, 2015 at 7:24 pm
  
  Thanks Rachel!
  
bymarion
November 19, 2015 at 10:04 am

This is very interesting to me, thank you for this post! I really like the combination of watercolor and ink.
Also, may I ask what kind of tape (the blue one) you are using and where you get it from? I have been having trouble with masking tape damaging my paper.

- Eileen McKenna {my creative resolution}
  November 20, 2015 at 7:28 pm
  
  You’re very welcome. Thank you so much. The tape I use is from Ace’s hardware. It’s their store brand. Just basic painter’s tape. Occasionally it rips the paper, but more often it doesn’t. Hope it works out for you 😀
  
artandmoondreams
November 19, 2015 at 3:27 pm

Beautiful combinations of ink and watercolor…love the images. Thank you for sharing.

- Eileen McKenna {my creative resolution}
  November 20, 2015 at 7:28 pm
  
  Thank you so much!
  
Damita M-S
November 19, 2015 at 6:09 pm

I really like the Sunflowers. Nice work!

- Eileen McKenna {my creative resolution}
  November 20, 2015 at 7:28 pm
  
  Thank you! 😀
  
Jill Kuhn
November 19, 2015 at 6:38 pm

I like your trees! Your art is beautiful! It always makes me smile! :-)))

- Eileen McKenna {my creative resolution}
  November 20, 2015 at 7:29 pm
  
  Aww Jill, that is so sweet. Thank you
  
Alisa Belzil
November 19, 2015 at 11:20 pm

I loved those sunflowers last year! They made me smile to see them again. I get such a colorful hue of fall from all your work here.

- Eileen McKenna {my creative resolution}
  November 20, 2015 at 7:29 pm
  
  Thanks Alisa! 😄
  
rebecca
November 21, 2015 at 7:47 am

This is really interesting! And a really good tool for you….I have always loved your style, and what is interesting is that you have a style that can be many styles too….I think we are always learning new things about or art, our likes and what we naturally gravitate towards in our own unique style….great post!!! Love it!

- Eileen McKenna {my creative resolution}
  November 21, 2015 at 11:37 am
  
  Thanks Rebecca! It’s so interesting to me that Summer 2014 was more all over the place and by Fall 2014 I seemed to have focused. Unintentionally of course! For me it’s fun to look back and fun to plan for next year!