snow monkey

Snow monkey
For Drawergeeks. The conventional piece that I have planned is not even close to being completed. So, a digital solution will suffice. And snow monkeys are just fun do draw.

been away... teaching myself dreamweaver, then have been attempting to build a site for myself and Lee Ann, over half way there on both. What a task that is. Started a new piece... had to piece it together scan wise... the baby scanner at the house is too small for this piece. But when it's finished, I will have digital lab take good care of it.

wednesday sketch group catch up

I haven't been attending Wednesday sketch group for a few months. I have just recently started back. These are the last few attempts. About 20 minutes in length. Rusty, but getting back into practice.

Angel

Drawergeeks: Topic, Angels. This one had me conceptually at the very beginning. I had the idea from the moment the topic was delivered, had the technique known, and how it was supposed to look. For once, it turned out for the most part like what I saw in my head. Some changes occured but for the most part... yeah, it was a fun time.

Indigo-Man

Indigo-Man:
I just started "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman. Very good so far. We have just been introduced to The Indigo-Man... the guardian for the SLEER, who guard the Master's Treasures.

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.

The Borg

Drawergeeks: Topic, Star Trek. In honor of the new movie release this topic for Drawergeeks is to honor Star Trek and all it's branches. I have submitted a Borg. It will be interesting to see who submits and from which era they choose their inspiration. The title above is a hot link to the drawergeeks site itself... check it out this friday.

Space Girl -final

Space Girl: the final as it was supposed to be, I just ran out of time. I couldn't sleep so I have been poking at it and finished it up this morning.

Space Girl

Space Girl for Drawergeeks. just in time for the cut off submission. Whew!

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