Wednesday, 15 February 2017

Surfing 

I'm taking a watercolor class at Laney college in Oakland for the second time. The first time, I learned the basics: color combinations, color values, painting round shapes, painting outdoors, and etc. This time, I'm practicing wet-in-wet technique with watercolor. It creates a beautiful color mix and simplify the objects. It works well with natural elements such as trees, ocean, water, sky. Adding some small touches and details at the end makes the painting look more alive!

Saturday, 27 August 2016

Canvas Prints



Canvas prints in sizes 18"x24"(top) and 16"x20"(bottom) are in stock. You can purchase the prints through my website www.moonjilee.com  If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me at moonji07@gmail.com

Fireworks


Colorpencil

Most recent work of mine! I took considerable amount of time to be inspired and draw the fireworks. I am very satisfied with this drawing!

Summer time


Colorpencil

I wanted to express summer in abstract way. I love drawing geometric shapes and play with vibrant colors! My boyfriend said it feels like going swimming at beach, and that it reminded him of beach towels!

Popsicles


Colorpencil

First summer in California was hotter than I expected and popsicles always refreshed me!

Autumn is coming


Colorpencil

This is called 'Autumn is coming'. This drawing is for the 2017 calendar project! In Korea, where I come from, they have 4 season and Fall is my favorite one. In Fall, the mountain turns in various gorgeous colors.  

Animal Extiction


Watercolor, colorpencil

Animals in this drawing are either extinct or endangered in California. All the animals are the real owners of the land and they are watching us silently, while we, the viewers, are interrupting their way of life. 

Bear-woman


Charcoal

Drawing figure with imaginary story. Story is from Korean myth. Once upon a time, tiger and bear wanted to become a human. Upon hearing their prayers, Hwanung, son of Lord of Heaven, gave them 20 cloves of garlic and a bundle of mugwort, ordering them to eat only this sacred food and remain out of the sunlight for 100 days. The tiger gave up after about twenty days and left the cave. However, the bear persevered and was transformed into a woman. Bear-woman became Hwanung's wife and soon she gave birth to a son named Dangun. He is the legendary founder of Gojoseon, the first ever Korean kingdom. 

Best things that happened in my life


Charcoal 

This is very first drawing of mine with charcoal. This drawing is about the best things that happened in my life. Meeting the love of my life and finding my path as an artist is the things that I appreciate every day. 

Expressive Portrait 1

White pastel on black paper

I am posting assignments from the Spring semester 2016. This is one piece of a 3 portrait series. The goal was to draw exaggerated face expression and with a focusing on light rather than shadow.

Expressive Portrait 2

White pastel on black paper

I am posting assignments from the Spring semester 2016. This is the second piece of a 3 portrait series. The goal was to draw exaggerated face expression and with a focusing on light rather than shadow. During the assignment, April 16th was 2 year anniversary of Sewol Ferry Tragedy. In order to support victims of the tragedy, drawing ribbon was at least I could do.

Expressive Portrait 3


White pastel on black paper

I am posting assignments from the Spring semester 2016. This is the third piece of a 3 portrait series. The goal was to draw exaggerated face expression and with a focusing on light rather than shadow.

Wednesday, 23 March 2016

Triangle invasion


Watercolor 

Abstract drawing that I just finished! It is about the invasion of vivid triangles in a square town. It is 18"x24" size big and I am going to make some prints out of it. It is second time for me to make some prints but still so excited thus it is first time for the big size! 

Wednesday, 2 March 2016

With mom


Watercolor

I recently finished this piece of art. It's called 'With Mom'. I was inspired by a Korean quilt exhibition that I saw in Seoul with my Mom. It was a cold winter day but my heart was warmer than ever because I was with her. I miss her so much! 
#Art #Artist #Watercolor #Blue #Brown #Geometric #Korean #quilt #Missing #mom #수채화

Wednesday, 30 December 2015

Christmas gift!



Watercolor

This Christmas I created a special edition piece of art for family. I hope to make this my own personal holiday tradition. The title is 'What color is your world?'. When I'm with my lover, my world changes to lovely pastel color. Have a colorful shiny holiday with the ones you love! 

#2015 #merrychristmas #merry #xmas #happy #holliday #family #gift #moonji #art #humpbackwhale #unique #drawing #fineartist #illustrator

Monday, 30 November 2015

Humpback whale

Watercolor

I'm going back to America soon so I'm slowly finishing things in Korea. Therefore today was the last day of my swimming class. I drew whales for the members of swimming class. I'm going to miss them a lot. Until we meet again, take care you guys!! 

#Art #project #Artist #watercolor #humpbackwhale #수채화 #꽃고래 #illust #illustrator #illustration #drawing 

Wednesday, 19 August 2015

Pineapple

Watercolor + pen

My 9th piece of art for this series is 'Pineapple'. These days, I'm attending online seminar called 'Build a freelance illustrator business'. Best thing about this is we have group of people who have same interests and similar goals. It gives me a lot of inspiration. This is one of it. I'm so excited!!

#Art #Project #watercolor #pen #pineapple #pattern #수채화 #illust #illustrator #illustration #drawing #Artist

Monday, 20 July 2015

It's summer time!

Watercolor

It's been a long time! I had to travel all the way back to Korea so it was hard to make time to sit down and grab my brushes. Finally I'm having some time to relax and enjoy my drawing. It's really hot and humid in Korea. Some cool water pool sounds great for now!

#Art #Project #Watercolor #Hot #Summer #Vacation #Duck #Water_pool #Happy #Artist

Saturday, 4 July 2015

Come back home

  Watercolor

 My 7th piece of art called 'Come back home' is done. Ta-da! I wish I have better scanner. Because color seems a bit different from original! ;( Anyway this was the night I was missing my boyfriend who was gone for business trip. My original piece have more vibrant and various colors. Enjoy!

#Art #Project #Watercolor #Home #Albany #CA #Mosaic #Colorful #Artist

Friday, 19 June 2015

Santa Monica

Watercolor + Pen

The sixth piece of art in my new series is finally done. It's called 'Santa Monica' and it is based on my first trip to LA. I enjoyed the area and fresh atmosphere! 🌴

 #Art #Project #Watercolor #Pen #LA #Santa_Monica #Artist