Jackelope Sleigh

I found a little bit of open time, so I decided to get started on Holiday card designs for this year.  A little wagon pulled by eight Jackelopes... for those out west.  Thanks for stopping by. -db

Does a Bear Pope in the Woods Color Complete

First color completion of 2019. Good Way to start off the year indeed.

Does a Bear Pope in the Woods Linework Complete

The linework is complete... now to start to think about Color.

Bear Pope WIP early stages

early stages of my new drawing. The face is probably 3/4 completed, I just need to push the contrast in highlights and shadows to round out the form a bit more. Then start on the hat and robes. Then the Birch forest background.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

sketch for a new drawing

Does a Bear Pope in the woods? 

Tree Top Cat

One last Holiday illustration for the year of 2018.  Thanks for Stopping by.

Cat climbing blinds sketch

Starting to work up some Holiday type work.  Need to have some happy times drawing happy things.  Thanks for stopping by.

Jackalopes

Jackalope family

Murder Row

Beloved Miss Daisy

My beloved Miss Daisy... she was a good dog, a drama queen, but a good dog.

Udey the dog

Udey the Dog... pronounced Yew-dee.  The companion of a dear friend family of mine. He's getting up there in age but still has a lot of spirit.  Thanks for stopping by.

The Soloist completed

The Soloist is finally done. It was a good exercise in staying focused and working towards a larger goal. Thanks for stopping by.

detail of new work in progress

This is a detail of a larger piece I am working on... it will probably be at least two to three more weeks of work to get it finished.   Thanks for stopping by.

Three Cats -the cryptic strays series

"While all staring at the same spot on one wall, they would slowly turn their heads as they watched...something...cross the room."

The Cryptic Strays... 3cats WIPsession 1

I started up the final today and got pretty far. We shall see if I can finish up before Monday.  Keep those fingers crossed in a good way, and thanks for stopping by.  -db

In the Bleak Mid Winter... Holiday Design 2016

Well, I'm calling this one done.  We shall see what some distance does to see if it makes the cut for this year's card. Thanks for stopping by.  -db

Bleak Midwinter WIP 2

Getting close to calling this drawing done... I have no idea what to do with it after the snow is done... I have tried a few colorings and no good solutions yet.  We shall see. Perhaps some time will reveal a solution.

another holiday card illustration: Sheep Work in Progress

So, I'm working up an additional holiday card illustration. This one is really squeaky tight. Sheep in snow... sort of a bleak midwinter vibe.  Still a long way to go, but here is what i have so far.  Thanks for stopping by.

Ms. Daisy

Daisy, the Beagle / Corgi mix that we picked up from the rescue center 6 years ago... at the time, they thought she was about 4 years old. She is still sassy.

hen and chicks

airport sketch/ plane ride sketch... keeps me from getting too fidgitty. I don't do well when I can't move around. Never could sit still. Still can't.