Sarah DeMars Draws

Spring Semester 2017 - Illustration  This past semester I've been introduced to formal illustration, editorial, children's book, etc. And it's honestly been the best experience. I cannot express how much I love this class; it's such a great feeling - working on projects that excite you and starting to imagine having an amazing career somewhere down the line. Working on achieving your dream job might just do that for you... Here are some of the projects that I've completed over the semester... Above: An editorial piece based on a story from a magazine. The story talked about two farmers who fought over the newly divided land that they both had to fight for. The author detailed how the land was older than both of the farmers, and how the land doesn't really belong to any one person. This piece was based on a fortune cookie fortune, "Discriminating minds will lead you in the proper direction ..." I took it a political direct

I'm working on creating a new icon for myself, something for Instagram, twitter, etc. ((above)) It's based off of a watercolor I did ages ago (cough cough high school cough cough) ((left)). It's really weird to look back on the stuff that I made so long ago, thinking it was thebomb.com, but really it was just the work of a over confident high school student. The pool for competition was a lot smaller then than how it is today, and thats just college. It's not even the real world ( a scary thought ). Three years ago I had really everything I wanted art wise. I had supportive teachers and a classroom full of supplies at my disposal, (and for free!). Now I have professors and other students who will speak their mind (with cuss words to sweeten the pot usually) and all of my art supplies are NOT free and NOT cheap. I feel overworked, struggling to take the classes that I need to take while finding the time to take the classes that I really love, and on top of tha

In an attempt to create a more well - rounded social media presence, I have attached some links to some of my other art platforms! I'm very active on Instagram and I would enjoy talking to other artists, like I said, I'm only here to make friends.... Instagram -  Instagram - sarahdemarsdraws Twitter -  Twitter - sarahdemars1996 Tumblr -  Tumblr - sarahdemarsdraws I appreciate any help or suggestions, it always feels like I'm always shooting in the dark and I'm not entirely sure where (or what) the target is either.... Thanks,  Sarah