It's June, Y'all.

It's June, Y'all.

Paper Raven Co. June Desktop Wallpaper Free Download

I will be the very first person to admit this - Uhhh, it's June?! How did that happen?!

This year has been moving so fast. I can't believe we're already in the summer months, when my brain was 100% sure it was February, like, yesterday. Time flies when you're having fun, right? I hope everyone had a great Memorial Day and ended May strong and happy :) As for Paper Raven Co., we are about to go through a pretty big transition, which will be a huge opportunity for growth! I will be doing a few shows this Summer (including ICE in Atlanta this weekend), and will be traveling a bit as well. I hope you've got some exciting plans to look forward to this summer!

And without further ado, click the image below to receive the newest June Desktop Wallpaper! I hope you like this one - I was inspired by all of the greenery that is taking over our patio :) 

 Paper Raven Co. June Desktop Wallpaper Free Download

Paper Raven Co. June Desktop Wallpaper Free Download

 

Paper Raven Co. June Desktop Wallpaper Free Download

 

It's Gonna be MAY!

It's Gonna be MAY!

Paper Raven Co. May Desktop Download
Yea, I really wanted to make my monthly subscriber desktop download a shameless homage to the song that's been stuck in my head for a week straight. I cooled it, though, and did some watercolors for you instead. Things have been super busy around here, so I'm going to be brief this month and just let you get to the good stuff right away. Shazam! Click below to grab the wallpaper!

Paper Raven Co. May Desktop Wallpaper
April Desktop Download + The Beauty of Nature

April Desktop Download + The Beauty of Nature

One of the best parts of my day, as the weather has warmed, has been walking my sweet dog Patty in the afternoons. Our neighborhood is in bloom, and we have a ton of bird species nesting in the trees. During our outings, I like to pause and take a moment to intentionally appreciate nature, to notice details, and welcome that peaceful mental state into my work. If that sounds a little "woo-woo" to you, maybe it is. But in an increasingly chaotic world, especially when the environment and the planet is at such risk, it's become a focal point of my day to stop and be grateful for the beauty around me. Nature teaches us so many things: persistence, balance, harmony; I find that very comforting, and I've strived to make those principles an integral part of my illustrations.

So for April's Desktop Download, I give you an illustration based on my favorite scene from Alice in Wonderland: you can learn a lot of things from the flowers. Click the image below to grab it. 

Paper Raven Co. Free Illustrated April Desktop Download

Here is the full illustration (but click the image above for the download!), and a detail shot of me drawing it. I start with a pencil sketch, then ink in the leaves with India Ink, and then ink in the lines. Finally, I bring the illustration into Photoshop to finish it. Happy Spring!

Paper Raven Co. Free Illustrated April Desktop Download - www.ShopPaperRavenCo.com
Paper Raven Co. Free Illustrated April Desktop Download - www.ShopPaperRavenCo.com

 

Paper Raven Co. Free Illustrated April Desktop Download - www.ShopPaperRavenCo.com
Happy March - Download the NEW Desktop Wallpaper!

Happy March - Download the NEW Desktop Wallpaper!

Hello friends in love + equality, happy March! I can't believe it's already here, and as I am writing this, my balcony door is open and the first breezes and rumbles of a March thunderstorm are rolling in.

This month, I created a new illustration for our Desktop Wallpaper, starting with a pencil sketch, painting with india ink, and finally lining with my Faber Castell Artist Pitt Pen. The colors for this one gave me a bit of a time, but when I popped in that spot of lime, I was in love. I hope you enjoy it too!

Click here to download

 
Here's a close-up of my inking process:


I love to see when others enjoy my freebies, so feel free to post a pic and tag me on Instagram as
@PaperRaven.Co - I would be thrilled to check it out and send some good vibes your way.

 

 

Welcome, February! How is your desktop looking?

Welcome, February! How is your desktop looking?

I hope you are having a fantastic 2017 so far! I have realized that I LOVE designing these monthly free desktop downloads. The February Illustration was created by printing out the type, and drawing on top of it, adding flourishes and flowers with my trusty Faber Castell Artist PITT Pen. Feel free to leave me feedback or suggestions in the comments, or tag me on Instagram @PaperRaven.Co so I can see your desktop in-action! Enjoy, my friends :)
 

 

Happy December, A Free Download Gift for You!

Happy December, A Free Download Gift for You!

Every month, I create a special, original illustration for email subscribers to download and use for their enjoyment on their desktops. This December, I created a mini calendar backdrop with hand-drawn type and lots of festive flourishes. I used my trusty Tombow Calligraphy Pen to do the lettering ;) Just my way of saying thank you for taking a step alongside of me on the journey of building Paper Raven Co. So without further ado...