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Contest

Please show Cole some love by voting, just click the link below. You can vote daily through 3/5. I entered Cole’s portrait in a online contest for pet portraits through DickBlick.com. I’m hoping to make a decent showing, fingers crossed.

http://bit.ly/2mtQtBD

My Chelsea Waves Slouch

Published September 10, 2016 Crochet , Favorites Leave a Comment
Tags: crochet, hat, landscapes, pattern, ravelry, sale, slouch

This amazing hat, the Chelsea Waves Slouch, is designed by Sweet Potato Crochet Creations. Its on sale through Monday 9/22, 40% off no code needed.

Amazing Little Friend

Published September 2, 2016 Crochet , Favorites , Interests 2 Comments
Tags: amigurumi, Celtic, crochet, sea turtle, turtle

I won a random drawing contest, the prize a handmade amigurumi from Forever Stitchin… personalized. If anyone knows me at all, they know how much I love sea turtles. Funny thing I didn’t have a sea turtle or turtle amigurumi and just haven’t gotten around to making one for myself. This one is so special to me as it was made by a good friend. Note the exquisite detailing on the shell, Celtic like my logo. I love this, but now to keep my littles from trying to claim it as their own.

Celtic Sea Turtle by Forever Stitchin

Let’s Get This Party Started

Published May 28, 2016 drawing , Favorites , illustration , journal , portrait 3 Comments
Tags: art, concept, design, drawing, face, fine art, human, illustration, journal experience, party, pencil, portrait, sketch, traditional

I am so excited to finally have my computer and drawing desk set back up. I started this portrait. I plan on working hard and heavy on it this holiday weekend.

Everything Coming up…Fairy

Published May 9, 2016 drawing , Favorites , illustration , portrait Leave a Comment
Tags: Fairy, baby, mom, mother, wings, sketch, drawing, pencil

Happy Mother’s Day to everyone who is a mom (fur babies and other people’s kids etc. count too), been a mom, or dads who are moms too. I know today isn’t wonderful for everyone especially for those who lost their mom, lost a baby or those who don’t have a loving mom.

Today has been a day of relaxing for me. Except for installing a kitchen faucet… oh well. Anyways reading, hooking and drawing. It’s my day off and trying to enjoy it as much as I can. What do you think of my sketch?

Heart Break Charlie, Strong Bond of Family

Published February 25, 2015 experience , Favorites , illustration , journal , portrait 1 Comment
Tags: art, black and white drawing, characters, charcoal, Charlie, dog, drawing, illustration, Illustration Friday, journal experience, lab, labrador, light, painting, photography, relationships, sketch book

Not too long ago I had a blonde haired blue eyed baby boy. We went to a play group at the local hospital here. We met some wonderful moms and dads… making many friends for life. One of these moms, Sarah, let me be part of a super secret Christmas present for her husband. It was a portrait of their fur baby Charlie, a beautiful lab and so sweet too. I finished the portrait and was ready to ship it to her as they had moved, miss them terribly. I was heart broken and sad to find out Charlie wasn’t doing very well at all. As requested I held on to the portrait for an additional week while the family said their good byes. Thank you for letting me create this portrait for you. Media gray paper and charcoal pencil

I submitted this to Illustration Friday for the category of “Strong”. I believe there are strong bonds of family between friends and fur babies.

Moving Pains & the Little Big Project

Published September 2, 2014 Favorites , portrait 6 Comments
Tags: art, bentley, black and white drawing, characters, charcoal, collie, dog, drawing, drawings, duet, figurative, fine art, graphic, illustration, journal experience, light, new, pencil, portrait, sketch, sketch book, space, sugar babe

Recently we moved house… not something I recommend for the faint of heart. I love our new house and I also have my very own room for my studio with a view. Its wonderful. Right before the move I was commissioned for a challenging project. 2 dogs on a 8 x 10, black and white charcoal. It was tricky as the original photograph was low resolution. The portrait was a surprise so I have had to keep this one on the down low until it was revealed. It turned out amazing and I am so thrilled that my customers loved it especially since it was for someone I have known all my life. I will work on posting from beginning to finish so that you can see the process. What do you think of Sugar Babe and Bentley?

Moving Ahead (Portrait Update)

Published March 15, 2010 experience , Favorites , illustration , Intro , journal , portrait 5 Comments
Tags: art, dog, drawing, Grace, painting, pastel, schnauzer, sketch, space

Grace, Schnauzer Sketch

I am so excited to start on this portrait. This is the beginning or first sketch mainly for concept of space before placing in color. The media being used will be pastels. I have to make sure that the drawing is accurate in order to continue comparing several photographs for reference before moving on. I will continue to update progress on this drawing and do my best to explain my work process.

My Personal Pumpkins

Published March 8, 2010 Favorites , illustration , Interests 2 Comments
Tags: art, carve, carving, characters, comics, cut, design, Disney, drawing, figurative, fine art, graphic, Halloween, illustration, jack-o-lantern, light, new, orange, pumpkins

Sad I can’t carve pumpkins this year due to my hand injury. I love Halloween and carving pumpkins is just one of the delights I enjoy about the holiday. Enjoy!!!