Why snails? Why not? I like them and the more I learned about them, the more interested I’ve become. In recent months, I explored more of one of my other interests: ink line and wash. I tried out various papers, drew with a dip pen, and painted with ink...
Aug132025
Snaaaaaails!
Aug22017
New Art! May Queen
My interpretation of the May Queen is a companion piece to Jack in the Green. Their world is bleeding through to our own. I’ll show more of the process some time after I finish the painting. For now, here’s a shot of the drawing. I hope you enjoy it.
Jan132016
Improve Your Drawing Skills
Do you want to improve your drawing skills? There are many ways to go about this. In my post today I share one of the ways I learned to improve my drawing skills. “I want to get better at drawing.” What does that mean? Do you want to learn...
Nov252015
Something Silly – Flying Turtles
Sometimes we just need to be silly and these aviator turtles are just what I needed. I plan on painting them in oil. Enjoy!
Sep22015
Rippled Drawings
Drawing on Vellum For the past several projects, I’ve been using Canson Vidalon Translucent Vellum for my drawings. I like the surface. I also like being able to have my line drawing on one side and develop the values on the other (that way I don’t lose my drawing...
Apr212015
Pencil Figure Drawing – For Sale
New pencil figure drawing! This is a study I did during the Costumed Figure Class I teach at The Atelier. Study of a woman in a fancy dress, with a flower in her hair. Pencil on bristol board, approximately 7″x11″. Why the bargain bin pricing? I really like how...
Apr22015
Bear Cliffs Drawing Completed
It is complete! The pencil drawing for Bear Cliffs is ready. Next I’ll scale it up by scanning it and having it printed at 16″x20″. Then I’ll transfer it to the board for oil paint. I’m excited to start painting!
Mar252015
Work in Progress – Detail Shot of Bear Cliffs
I’m trying to really push this pencil drawing and develop the values. Here’s another sneak peek detail shot. Birds!
Mar182015
Work in Progress – New Personal Piece
Here’s a progress shot of a new personal piece. I’m drawing on Canson Vellum (one side the lines, the other side the values). I’ve also used Photoshop to help move and resize some elements (a little faster but same principle as tracing paper and photocopying the drawing). I plan...
Nov262014
Work in Progress – Greenman
Happy Thanksgiving! Here’s a little sneak peek at what’s on my drawing board.