Tag Archives: pencil drawings

February 16, 2011

The Gift

Josephine is part ingenue and part old soul. Her positive spirit and generous soul inspire me to be a happier and more centered person. I hope she inspires you, too! Continue reading →

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Filed under art, City Girl Designs, digital illustration, drawing, education, illustration, Joana Miranda Studio, Josephine, Josephine in the City, motivation, New work

Tagged as FINCA, grey, illustration, ingenue, Josephine in the City, pen and computer rendered illustrations, pencil drawings, philosophy, present, skinny girl, striped wall paper, tank top, whimsical, wisdom

September 13, 2010

A Design a Day – Day 360 (Coming Full Circle – A Modern Brooch Inspired by a Modern Music Concert)

Music can provide just as much inspiration for jewelry design as can beautiful architecture and nature. Case in point – a modern diamond and pearl brooch inspired by an evening of contemporary music at the Manhattan School of Music. Continue reading →

A Design a Day – Day 359 (The 9:53 Earring Sketch)

Sometimes inspiration comes from the most unexpected places. Case in point, playing around with numbers on my sketch pad led me to create this elegant earring design tonight. Continue reading →

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Tagged as design inspiration, earrings, fine jewelry, New work, pencil drawings, staying inspired

September 10, 2010

A Design a Day – Day 357 (The Power of Perseverance)

Sometimes perseverance is its own best reward. There is no quick fix to getting where you want to be, but you can hold your head a lot higher knowing that you’ve tried and haven’t given up. Continue reading →

A Design a Day – Day 354 (New Adventures: NY City, Day 1/2)

Sometimes a change of pace (even one that makes life a lot more challenging) is a welcome one. Continue reading →

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Tagged as chandelier earrings, fine jewelry, New work, pencil drawings, staying inspired, wisdom

September 6, 2010

A Design a Day – Day 353 (Elegant Outlines: Leaf-Inspired Earring)

A simple pencil sketch of a leaf-inspired earring by Joana Miranda is paired with an inspirational quote on change. Continue reading →

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Tagged as design inspiration, earrings, fine jewelry, pencil drawings, wisdom

August 30, 2010

A Design a Day – Day 346 (Inspiring Words For Challenging Times)

A simple pencil sketch of a delicate and feminine earring is accompanied by 3 wise sayings on the subject of strength and perserverence Continue reading →