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First Painting in a While
I’ve been working on little illustration-y things, and LOTS of design stuff, so this morning was the first time in a while I’ve actually put brush to canvas. I got some work done on the fall nest painting. I would like to finish this piece and at least one more before my next show, which is scheduled for September 2012. Share … Read entire article »
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Popcorn!
Since everyone else insists on embarrassing me publicly, I thought I’d announce it here too. My poster was selected for the 34th Annual Popcorn Festival in Valparaiso. I am actually really proud of the design I created (and had a lot of fun drawing lots of popcorn to use in the final design). I am looking forward to translating this into a t-shirt and button design as well. Thanks Valpo Community Festivals and Events! Read more … Read entire article »
This Week in My Studio
Here is the underpainting for my first work on canvas of 2012, and probably the last in the large-scale nest series (for a while, anyway). And I also worked on some little doodles this weekend, vaguely botanical in nature, which will be converted to digital elements and used in the series of bird illustrations I’m FINALLY getting back to. So, just bits and pieces this week, nothing finished or whole, but I still wanted to share. Share … Read entire article »
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Fishy Fishy, Fishy Fish…
I don’t really have a whole lot to say about this, other than I got the wild idea to draw a trout. Gouache and colored pencil on paper. I think I’ll likely end up cutting it out and collaging to a newsprint background as I did with the dove (and plan to do with my other doves). Turns out fish are really fun to draw because of all the neat translucent blendy colors. Who knew? … Read entire article »
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Happy Friday!
Finally, a day to myself to spend in the studio. Or part of a day, at least. After last week’s crit, I was persuaded to cut out my precious dead dove drawings from their blah backgrounds, and am currently trying to configure them in a new home, all nestled together. I have high hopes for this piece, and think it may provide some direction for a planned series (yes, more birds. Don’t hold your breath … Read entire article »
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Under Construction
As you can see, we’re undergoing a bit of a facelift here. Sorry for any inconvenience, and hopefully we’ll be pretty again real soon. My server was hacked and there was all kinds of badness going on behind the scenes. That’s all been fixed now, so we’re safe, if not yet beautiful. Thanks for visiting, and hope to see you again soon. Share … Read entire article »
No Birds Yet
Continuing to make only what I darn well please in 2012, I am working on a landscape from a photo I took on our hike up Camelback Mountain in Scottsdale, Arizona around Christmas. So there. [Acrylic and conte on paper, 22 x 30"] Share … Read entire article »
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Another Mourning Dove
I started a second drawing/watercolor from my mourning dove photos today. I think I started getting too fussy with this one, and I’m hoping to be brave enough to experiment with these a little. I want to explore everything from keeping them very bare and simple to doing lots of layering and tiny details. Share … Read entire article »
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Mourning Dove
While I was in Arizona at Christmastime, I found a couple of dead mourning doves while out for a walk. I decided to take some closeup photos since it was a rare opportunity to observe color, feather texture and shape, etc. so closely. I started a gouache and pencil drawing today. I’ve decided to step away from larger paintings for the moment, and instead spend more time drawing, experimenting, and working on my illustration style. … Read entire article »
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Blackbirds (Work in Progress)
Blackbird awakens the mind with awareness as changes of perceptions are unfolding. He stirs psychic abilities and brings to consciousness latent healing gifts and creativity. Blackbird shows how to move with determination, focus and tenacity and how to use your power to its fullest potential. At this time there is a magic of the unseen worlds coming forth that is paired with the balance of grounding within the earth as you walk your path. Redwing … Read entire article »
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