Etsy Shop - An Update.

I am now featuring a new custom portrait item from my Etsy shop. If you're in need of a unique, one-of-a-kind gift for a special occasion, or special someone, click HERE.

Thanks for looking!

Light & Glass Study - Mixed Media.

I have a collection of colored jars and bottles that I frequently move around the house as decoration. A few weeks ago, when the summer sun was coming in through my studio window, I thought I'd take advantage of the light and place some of those glass pieces on my sill. Here is the first of what I am sure will be many studies.

Watercolor and Prismacolor pencils on watercolor paper.

Paper size: 5 1/8" x 7 7/8"

I have never excelled with watercolors...

...but I tried them out today after what must be years of neglect. I can't say I haven't used them at all since college; I just never use them as they are meant to be used. You know, that flowing, billowy, blended looseness my professors always hounded me about.

I think I'm doomed to spend the rest of my life sharpening my pencils to a perfect point, pressing my nose to my desk, and ruining my eyesight attempting to get all the details.

These are bad, but I'm sharing them with you anyway. =)

Here's to...

...my first four months as a non-smoker.

Running!

And a summer full of art, sunshine, and happiness.

./cheers

New Drawings.

For two of my most favorite people:

"Afternoon Meal - TN"

Marker and colored pencil on marker paper.

Paper size: 5" x 5"

Image size: "4 x 4"

And a little pencil drawing of a water lily on toned paper.

4 1/2" x 7"

Cans & Fireworks - Marker & Pencil Illustrations.

Recently finished pieces.

Each drawing is 4" x 4" on 5" x 5" marker paper.

Portrait of Rylan. Graphite on paper.

A few progress shots and finished portrait I did of my dear friend's little one, Rylan. I debated the entire time I worked on this whether or not to add color. For now, I believe I'm going to play it safe and leave it as is.

Graphite on BFK

Paper size: 8" x 10"