Elle Aime is a shop in Rotterdam where Lisa Manuels, illustrator herself, sells all sorts of handmade creative goodies that make you happy. I was there a long time ago when it was just a little improvised shop. A couple of years ago she moved to a bigger space. Every time I am there or just walk past, I really really want to have a shop like that of my own.
Beside the creative workshops she organizes at her shop, she also organized a little drawing challenge on Instagram last week (there were a few before this week and I guess there are more to come). She posted a list of 7 combinations of 2 words. Make an illustration out of it. It can be quick and simple, or you can put a whole lot of work into it. You can be skilled artist or you still draw sticks as arms and legs. I doesn't matter. Just be creative, enjoy yourself. Then post your results to #elleaimetekent where you can find the drawings of everybody who joined.
I joined the challenge and drew a little something every day of the past week. I tried using different materials and techniques each day: papercutting, watercolor, ink, fineliner and pencil. And be original, which is not that easy when you are joining a creative bunch of people. But I'm pretty happy with the results. Thanks to Elle Aime for the inspiration and the challenge. Looking forward to the next round!
Here they are:
1. swan + sock
2. pencil + donut (I made two, first idea was posted too many times...)
3. camera + cotton candy
4. stamp + lamp
5. panda + apron
6. slipper + marshmallow
7. banana + bow
