Sketchbook Saturday: More Flying Critters

tucan sketches

More birds, this time one with extreme proportions!  I focused on getting the beak correct from a variety of angles, as well as how little detail was needed to express the orientation of that tiny black body in space!  I’m […]

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 […]

WIP Wednesday: Cape Wolf

composition study

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

osprey bird 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 […]