Drawergeeks: Trolls

Finally a chance to do an illustration, and the time to do one. The Fates have smiled upon me.

Steampunk: Woodcut Cigar

Steampunk 6: Woodcut Cigar
For some reason, perhaps just out of nervousness, this one dove back to my rendering days. An all out, go for broke wood cut simulation. Very soothing for the nerves. Very peaceful to work on. Thought out, but still some wiggle room to have experimentation time. Much smaller piece too. I was able to get this out quickly as the time permitted. Sometimes I just need to get out my security blanket. I think I need a triple decker these days.

Hobbs Building Open Studios April 10th 2009

I am participating in the Hobbs Building Open Studio Artists showing on April 10th and 11th 2009. Click on the link above to take you to the Hobbs building link itself. I will be part of a large group of artisans of a wide scope of mediums and expressions. It should be a very fun evening. I participated 2 years ago and had a blast. So come one come all. Hope to see you there if you are in town.

Steampunk 5

Steampunk 5. The 5th in the series and the smallest, 5x7". Just a small study that I couldn't get out of my head. So, add it to the gang. I may be able to pinch one more out before the Hobbs Building Show on April 10th. If you want, come on out and see us. There are a bunch.

Sanabel Gull

playing around with loosening up. Seeing if I can incorporate the line from the scribbles into other applications and mediums. This is a first attempt.

Derby

Part Four in the series of the Steampunks series. I am working on getting things completed for an open studio night at the Hobbs building in Kansas City. I will be showing there Friday Night April 10th 6pm to10pm. If you can and would like to, please come out and say hi. I will post a map and the other artists. I think close to 30 artists will be showing.

Thank goodness it's called Gatorade

Um, well yes it is toilet humor. The cartoon started out nice and boring. The Virginia Tech Hokies. Stokey was the original manufacturer of Gatorade. So I thought... Stokey Hokieade. Yeah, it's kinda cute. But it doesn't really have that punch. Well......

Winged lion: Protector of Misfit Toys

Winged Lion: The Protector of Misfit Toys. It is done. Whew! And only 2 months after her Birthday. Well, I need to get some prints of it made and framed and it will be off to the recipient. Barbara... the writer that creates all on Barb's talkin' Now. I have it flagged so you can go see it. She is pretty cool. For her 39th... yes really her REAL 39th Birthday, everybody and their mother snuck into 'Jersey for a surprise party. I couldn't make it... and I still feel empty about missing that weekend. But she is quite the protector, not only for her own herd, but for the kids in the neighborhood. She is the Mom with Rules. I am proud of her, always have been. Kudos Barb... The Protector. (for your information and trivia satisfaction: the misfit toys are things I came up with that I thought would make good misfit toys. An aviator pig (when pigs fly); a reverse colored Panda Bear; a Three-Eyed Teddy Bear; and Rubik's Chattering Teeth (my tip of the hat to two amazing gentlemen who race solving those blasted puzzles.)

Just playing with some different paper. Quick study. But it was fun.

Steampunk Glasses

reposting of the Second piece, Glasses.

Steampunk Hat

Steampunk Hat:
Third of the Steampunk series

tiki girl colorized

Tiki: Drawergeeks. I have at least attempted a drawergeeks for Tiki. We shall see how the submissions go. Hopefully a grand turn out will take place.

Tiki Girl

Tiki drawing for Drawergeeks. Drawing on Craft Paper, Thanks again Patty. I have scanned it in and am thinking some color overlay would give it the Hawaiian punch that would just send it to happy land.

The Lion Protector of Toys: Step 4

did major surgery on the hip 3 times. Took out the nutcracker, it just didn't fit technique wise. I replaced it with an aviator pig. (when pigs fly) So we are down to working up the rocky terrain and background. Pshhh. Should be done in a couple of minutes, right?

jack and the beanstalk

self portrait 5

I have been having massive troubles with portraits lately. maybe too much stress, maybe too much pressure put upon the drawing? Anyway, I decided to put a little practice in before Wednesday Noon Sketch group and did a self portrait last night for warm ups. Hopefully it will help remind me to take things for what they are worth and stay in the present time. My better work is completed when I start off with an honest belief that this piece is just something to pass the time with. It could go in the trash, in the closet, who cares... it is play time for me. For each of us. Remember that. This is supposed to be fun. iF it isn't fun, you are doing it wrong.

The Lion Protector of Toys: Step 3

OK, finally got back to working on fun stuff. Got the wing started this morning. Went pretty easily, (past employment benefit, drawing eagles. It IS like riding a bike.) So Hopefully I will do more in the next week and maybe come to completion. - Sunday night... updated the image to reflect the finished wing and start of the rocks.

Wizards of the Coast AD recognizes Drawergeeks

Jon Schindehette, Senior Art Director Dungeons & Dragons® Wizards of the Coast has a great blog titled ArtOrder (link is in the title of this post.) He has very graciously given a write up on Drawergeeks. Whoo Hoo!!! With visuals and everything. Very very cool indeed. Thanks so much Jon. We all really appreciate it. And as always, keep stopping by every two weeks, with the huge cast of talented folks involved, you never know who will post. It is a great outlet and an honor to be among these gifted people.

The Lion Protector of Toys: Step 2

I have started to flesh out the wings. The one farthest away needs some length on it. I have also introduced a couple of misfit toys to the group. A reverse colored panda bear, a three eyed Teddy bear, a Girl Nut Cracker, and Chattering Teeth Cube. The Cube needs some work perspective wise. I just had to get it down before I forgot what the toy was supposed to be.

I was away for a while. Way too busy with work and allowing worry to take over too many times. While I was out, I did some drawings, sketches. I found the craft paper bundle... yeah.