They're Here!

Phew! Sorry it was so long between this post and the last for all you avid readers. Had a freelance client I had to do some work for, and the last part of February was busier than anticipated. Also, if you ever really want to know frustration, try figure drawing as a relaxation exercise. I'll try and get some of the figure drawings up soon. As always let me know what you think!

Happy Valentine's Day

Some fuzzy creatures for Valentine's Day.

Angel

It's very rare that I feel a sense of satisfaction with any finished piece, but this girl takes the cake. I am getting the original pencil framed as we speak, but I have already started a painted version and will get it posted when finished.

More Per Request

Colored up the sketch I posted last week of the dragon, and I really like the way it turned out. Also thought I'd throw up some random head studies, just messing around with different anatomies and critters. Wanted to try doing color with these new colored pencils I bought not too long ago.

Thanks for the great remarks from last time, and as always if you have any questions or anything you want to say let me know. Love the comments!

All Aboard!

So many people have recommended I start a blog to get these images out of my art studio and off the floor, and at least out where someone will look at them. Which is not to say they aren't loved by the people that get to see them, just that until this point I haven't ever really been the kind of person to share. So I suppose if you're going to swim, you might as well jump into the deep end of the pool. I hope nobody yells "shark!" When I first started doing illustrations, it was all wildlife and birds, with the occasional portrait. But honestly I just like icky things better.

At this point, not much to say. But I'm definitely open to comments or questions. Heap praise or derision. That's what they're here for. As time goes by I'll try to explain a little about each piece if anyone is interested. Phew, let's call it good.

(The duck was a study done from a book called The World Encyclopedia of Animals)