Author Archives: Christy Pepper Dawson

About Christy Pepper Dawson

Christy Pepper is an illustrator of macabre misfits, whimsical worlds, and custom portraits. She's terribly addicted to gummy bears, is a horror film junky, and likes building forts in her living room. Based in San Diego California.

Sometimes being alone feels wonderful

Image | Posted on November 11, 2012 | 1 Comment

Regret.

Posted on August 29, 2012

Posted in Portfolio | Tagged cartoon girl, drawing, illustration, melancholy, regret, sad, sketchbook, tree killer, wooden leg | Leave a comment

Ready, set, Comic Con!

Posted on July 11, 2012

I’m in the Comic Con art show yet again this year! It’s located on the Upper Level Sails Pavilion close to the badge pick up area. Come say hello to my work at space E17. Now all I have left to … Continue reading →

Posted in Where to find my art | Tagged 2012, art show, canvas prints, CCI, Comic Con, fine art prints, Giclée Print, illustration, paintings | Leave a comment

The Office Daydreamer

Posted on July 6, 2012

She can escape the cubicle.

Posted in Portfolio | Tagged art, boredom, daydreaming, dream cloud, dreamer, escape the cubicle, floating girl, hand drawn, illustration, model making, office, office life, papercut, sculpture | Leave a comment

Preview…new work at last

Posted on July 5, 2012

Here’s a sneak peek of new pieces I’ve been working on.

Posted in Portfolio, Work in Progress | Tagged boy, drawing, hand drawn, illustration, ink, paper, skinny legs, t strap shoes, textured hair | Leave a comment

Rock Flag and Eagle…happy 4th!

Posted on July 4, 2012

Yes, I actually own this figurine. A prized possession because of the reference to an It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia episode where Charlie’s patriotism goes to extremes. Enjoy the scene below, and Happy 4th of July everyone!

Posted in Inspiration, Misc | Tagged 4th of july, america, Charlie Day, funny, happy 4th of july, humor, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, patriotic, patriotism, rock flag and eagle | Leave a comment

Disneyland & California Adventure!

Posted on June 26, 2012

My mom and I recently went to Disneyland & California Adventure and had an absolute blast! We went on the Haunted Mansion ride first (obviously), and ended the day with the new Little Mermaid ride. This was my favorite Disney princess … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Misc | Tagged California Adventure, childhood nostalgia, comic, disney princess, Disneyland, illustration, the little mermaid ride, The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Undersea Adventure, theme park | Leave a comment

Bookworms in love

Posted on June 24, 2012

Posted in Portfolio | Tagged bookworms, drawing, geek love, glasses, illustration, ink, love, nerds | Leave a comment

Self Portrait

Posted on June 22, 2012

I miss Eastern Canada today. I wish I could pick wild raspberries and run barefoot through the fields like a confused hippy. I long for the cold river rocks to form the buttons on my shirt, and the grand fir … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Portfolio | Tagged eastern canada, fox, illustration, illustrator, nature, photoshop, river, self portrait, trees | 3 Comments

Potrero, CA: desert dream

Posted on June 19, 2012

I recently took a visit out to my grandmother’s ranch in Potrero California. It was a blast running around with dogs, catching grasshoppers, and making sure I didn’t step on any rattlesnakes (it is snake season after all). The temperature … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Portfolio | Tagged animals, animation, beach house, desert, nature, potrero, ranch, southern california, wild, wilderness, wildlife | 3 Comments