http://www.freelanced.com/heidikennedy I am a 31 yr old mother of two boys. I have been sketching since a very young age. I was that kid whos' moth ...more http://www.freelanced.com/heidikennedy I am a 31 yr old mother of two boys. I have been sketching since a very young age. I was that kid whos' mother never left home without a pencil & paper!  I love portraits of old pictures people give me. I have been drawing them for so long and giving them as gifts to family and friends! I have drawn /painted murals for customers mainly nurseries,in the past. Now i am trying my hand at tattoo design, logos & t-shirt designs, window painting, business advertisement signs, billboard design, & my beloved portraits. I would absolutly love to help illustrate a childrens book but alas, art is feast or famine... never say never ! Primary mediums consists of pencil sketches, charcoal, & chalk. I have done acrylic, oil and watercolor painting in the past, but I dont prefer it. All you watercolor talents make me sick! lol  I also like to use crapas oil, and I enjoy shading with light accents and realism, with my signature dark lines! (Yes, I have a dark side..may the force be with me.) Simple story: talent was noticed in highschool by my art teacher, where I did art independant studies, and eventually started displaying at art shows. I was a scholarship candidate for the Chicago Art Institute, but decided to go into the military. Still kicking myself for that one.Never kept up my portfolio back then...(ah, me....sigh.) Currently I am a healthcare professional trying to finish my degree and build my art portfolio back up so I can get back into my "hobby" by refreshing my skills and improving with each piece! I love it when people have ideas and I can bring their vision to life on paper, it's such a good feeling. I thought I'd try my hand at an old hobby to make ends meet. It makes me feel good, stress relief! Who knows healthcare is always a good back up but sketching & designing things for cash,well life ain't all bad! Skills ( 3 ) Rating Drawing Mural Painting Flash Design hide