Drawings for Blogger's Camp Small Notebooks done by Nuts for Paper
And the final illustration.
You can see the final result on Nuts for Paper blog.
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Are you in mood for romance?
This pattern is a special one. It was create for a special photo album, a polaroid album created at Nuts for Paper. One of these I'll show the portrait illustration too. But for now here's the romantic back cover!

Last year I decided to try the 365 challenge. Around mid May I gave up counting drawings. I'm pretty sure I've made 365 drawing/illustrations (or even more). It was a good thing to actually count them for awhile and know that I was on the right track.
This year I was undecided if trying again the 365 challenge or making something else. But today I've made my mind.
Every year has 52 weeks, the challenge I want to make is 52 weeks Pattern Design Challenge.
As you probably know in Nuts for Paper I'm always creating patterns. Sometimes it's a challenge to make them work. But I rarely create patterns just for myself.
The challenge is set and the first one is already here and it's already a favourite - because of cactus!
Cactus and succulents have been a trend in the past couple years, but for me it's long time love relationship because either at my parents house or my grandparents there was always loads of different cactus and succulents. And though when I was little I fell over twice over them (the ones with pointy spines - ouch) I still like them a lot. Recently I've been trying to incorporate more cactus in my drawings. So this kind of pattern is perfect for me. (I even make it my computer background!)
Let me know in the comments what do you think about this project and themes for next weeks!
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O ano passado tentei o desafio dos 365 desenhos, sem grandes regras e temas. A meio de Maio deixei de contar desenhos, e quando me dei conta estava quase 100 desenhos atrasada e acabei por desistir. Mas tenho a certeza que fiz 365 desenhos/ilustrações diferentes, senão mais. Foi bom contá-los durante um tempo e ter a noção que todos os pequenos desenhos e esboços contam. Aliás penso que nem tinha a noção de quantos desenhos fazia.
Este ano estava indecisa se tentava repetir o desafio de 365 desenhos ou se fazia algo diferente. Mas hoje decidi-me!
Todos os anos têm 52 semanas. Já tenho visto vários desafios semanais em vez de diários. Por isso decidi experimentar. O desafio é criar 52 padrões diferentes ao longo do ano. Como devem saber na Nuts for Paper estou sempre a criar novos padrões, mas raramente o faço para mim.
O desafio está lançado e o primeiro está feito, e já é um favorito, simplesmente porque têm cactos!
Os cactos e as suculentas estão na "moda" já à um par de anos, mas para mim são uma paixão muito antiga! Desde pequena que estou sempre rodeada de cactos, seja em casa dos meus pais ou na casa dos meus avós. E apesar de vários acidentes com os mesmos (mesmo com aqueles cheios de picos que se enfiam na pele e não se vêm mas doem e bastante!) continuo a gostar muito deles. Mais recentemente tenho tentado incorporar desenhos de cactos nas minhas ilustrações. Por isso este padrão é perfeito para mim. (é tão perfeito que é o meu fundo do computador e capa no facebook!)
Deixem as vossas opiniões nos comentários sobre este desafio e sugestões de temas para as próximas semanas!
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| #1 Week - Pattern Design Challenge - Potted Cactus |

Dreams + Daydreamers + Daydreaming + Dreamcatcher = something existing is just around the corner in the Nuts for Paper facebook page.
Details of one upcoming illustration [more details about the exhibition in the Nuts for Paper Facebook Page]
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| Living in a dream |
Illustration for an exhibition - Soon [check more about it in the Nuts for Paper Facebook page]
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Ilustração demonstrativa da customização do coelho - feita para o workshop da carteiras em feltro com formato de envelope. Workshop da Nuts for Paper na Páscoa de 2014, na Casa d'Amendoeira.
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| BE MINE said the squirrel |
Today's #dailysketch. Straight from my #sketchbook - the last details of the squirrels from Nuts for Paper for this Valentines day. Finally this drawings will come to life!
The squirrels are getting in the mood for valentines day. More news soon at @NutsforPaper #dailysketch #sketchbook @aoutramafalda #squirrels #illustration [via Instagram]
Nuts for Paper squirrels just in time for Valentines day! #dailysketch
@NutsforPaper squirrels almost ready for Valentines day. #dailysketch #sketchbook #squirrels #illustration #squirrel #valentinesday [also via Instagram]
I've also made a quick video showing a bit how I put colour in these drawings
Today was the first day back on the Nuts for Paper. Yes the squirrels are back in business. This was the day to program what this new year will bring. So many good things awaits us!!
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| Chubby baked a cake for you!! But she eat it all to celebrate your birthday! |
Say hi to Chubby Maroon, my alter-ego and mascot at Nuts for Paper.
Today is my friend and partner in crime birthday. So I draw her Chubby saying happy birthday!
If you don't know Chubby yet, she is very frisky and is always ready to make mischief. She as a HUGE sweet tooth, and her biggest weakness is food... mainly chocolate chip cookies! She needs a diet, a really serious one, but gluttony is stronger.































