Sketchbook Saturday: Fantasy Critters
What is the use of all those studies I do? I use them to inform my fantasy animals! Here a different kind of griffin stalks a little mouse. There are also some sketches from the pond I was sitting in […]
WIP Wednesday: Coyote Song
A quick sketch in purple ink made me think that it would make a great painting. I know it isn’t much, but ironically, some of my best paintings are ideas penned like this one. I refined the sketch digitally, so […]
Sketchbook Saturday: Ferrets and Hippos
Part of the 100 days project I mentioned before, these sketches depict the hippopotamus and the ferret. I worked on the ferret with a mink skull readily at hand, which was excellent reminder that the skull is MUCH longer than […]
WIP Wednesday: Cape Wolf
I am chugging away on this painting that has been on my mind a bit. It’s the largest I’ve ever worked on a traditional painting, 2X3feet canvas. I know that’s like…still small for many people but for me it’s a […]
Child’s Play: Crabs!
I’m introducing a new segment called Child’s Play. This tag will be used to talk about the incorporation of art in my stay-at-home life. Might be about kid’s art supplies or projects I’m doing with my little critter. My little […]
Sketchbook Saturday: Osprey and Barn Owl Sketches
I studied several birds while doing the 100 day project, focusing on ones with different character. To really understand them, I took out several textbooks from the library and read up on specific groups, their behavior and unique adaptations. I […]
Sketchbook Saturday: 100 Days Project
Took a break from the blog as I raised my kiddo through the early part of toddlerhood, I couldn’t keep up with the updates and stay creative, but I seem to have found my stride again. Earlier this year I […]
Gryphs
For those that don’t know I also run the adoptables game, Gryphs. To explain the art side of it, it’s a game where you purchase an egg that reveals the surprise one-of-a-kind sculpture. It’s a grab-bag with genetics, roleplay etc […]
Painting Exploration-Bears
I’m not feeling very wordy today, so thought pictures would speak for me =) My current idea for a painting (in addition to that last one from Friday, I’m exploring several options) is another in the tone of my creation […]
Furthering knowledge
As someone who does have a degree but in a radically different field than art (Biology), the idea of going back to college and starting over is just too daunting. There’s no way I could make the cost. Here’s the […]