Between Commissions

Christmas is right around the corner, and with it comes the custom portraits rush. I've already started working on a few, but I won't post them here or anywhere until after the Holidays. I don't want to spoil the surprise for anyone.

In between commissions, I'm hoping to be able to draw and paint a little too so I don't leave this page completely blank.
Here are a couple I finished lately:



Cheetah 3 - 5x7" - Colored Pencils
SOLD


 
Cat and Crow 21 - 8x10" - Colored Pencils
SOLD

Update

I realize I didn't post anything all Summer, but it doesn't mean I wasn't busy using my art supplies. Quite the contrary.
I'm not going to post here all the artwork that I made, but here are a few to give you an idea.


Periwinkle - 5x5" - Colored Pencils
SOLD


Special request - 8x10" - Colored Pencils
NOT FOR SALE


Cat and Crow 20 - 6x11" - Colored Pencils
SOLD


Special Request - 8x10" - Colored Pencils
NOT FOR SALE


Tiger 49 - 9x12" - Colored Pencils
NOT FOR SALE YET (participating in a juried competition).


Pug 11 - 8x10" - Colore Pencils
SOLD


Chat Noir 195 - 5x7" - Colored Pencils
SOLD


Chat Noir 196 - 5x7" - Colored Pencils
SOLD


Horse 10 - 9x12" - Water soluble graphite pencils
SOLD

Raccoons

Here are three little raccoons I listed today:

Raccoon 17 - ACEO (2.5"x3.5") - Colored Pencils - SOLD

Raccoon 18 - ACEO (2.5"x3.5") - Colored Pencils - SOLD

Raccoon 19 - ACEO (2.5"x3.5") - Colored Pencils - SOLD

New Store

I am pleased to announce that the "Store" tab above will now be taking you to my stand alone store. I'm very excited about this nice change, and while I'm working on more changes to make it look cleaner, I'm currently offering 15% off all my ACEO prints. If you don't see one that you like on sale, please let me know, I'll fix it for you.
Thanks for your patience and continuing support.

30 Paintings in 30 Days

~ Painting #15 ~

I was so excited a couple of days ago, when I had caught up with the challenge, but I'm running out of fuel, and so I'm behind again. Hopefully this weekend I'll be able to catch up. I've got a couple of paintings I'd like to finish. We'll see.
In the meantime, I've got this little guy for you:

Raccoon 16 - 5x7" - Colored Pencils - SOLD

30 Paintings in 30 days

~ Paintings #12, #13, and #14 ~

Today I learned to use a fun technique using oil pastels, and an embossing tool. It's called sgraffito. What you need to do is add some layers of colors on your paper, and then add a layer of black on top. With the embossing tool (you can also use a toothpick, or a skewer), you scratch away the layer of black pastel and draw anything you like. For best results, it's best is to use a smooth support, and try to make sure the colors cover the whole surface before adding the black.
I got to use my imagination, be creative,  and had a lot of fun. I've got some ideas for a few more, but I had to stop at three.
So many things to do, so little time....

Raven 200 - ACEO (2.5x3.5") - Oil Pastels - SOLD

 

Cat 25 - 5x7" - Oil Pastels - FOR SALE

Cat 24 - 5x7" - Oil Pastels - FOR SALE

30 Paintings in 30 days

~ Painting #11 ~

Another little one:

Raven 199 - ACEO (2.5x3.5") - Colored Pencils - SOLD

30 Paintings in 30 days

~ Painting #10 ~

Here's a little Bluebird I did for an online class I've been taking. I did start an oil painting today, but it's not quite finished yet.

Colored Pencils on black paper - 5x7 - NFS