This morning I finished the large version of a logo for Pawsitive Memories, a pet hospice and memorial service based out of San Antonia, Texas. The 7″x10″ proof version was scanned for use as their logo, and the 16″x20″ large painting is ready for framing.
Both paintings are painted in watercolor on watercolor paper.
I am honored to have been chosen to paint the new logo for such a wonderful business.
6″x6″ dip pen and wash on aquaboard
Ink: Sennelier Walnut Stain
Subject is Gigi, an adorable, elderly, stubby-legged mutt dog rescued by dear friends a number of years ago.
I took several photos of Gigi while I was dog-sitting over the holiday, and when I got home pulled them up on my computer. I first sketched the drawing in pencil, then inked it with a croquille dip pen. This was my first occasion using aquaboard, which took the ink very nicely. The next day I used a round brush to apply the same ink in a wash. Again, I was extremely happy with how the aquaboard took the media.
This is what the drawing looked like before adding the wash, but in black and white.
Gigi - Line Version
6″x9″ colored pencil on black paper
Reference: http://chikrata.deviantart.com/art/Dreaming-203961669
6″x9″ colored pencil on black paper
Reference: http://furlined.deviantart.com/art/Not-Amused-195459702
The original drawing is available for sale. SOLD
I specialize in realistic, fine art treasures, portraits, wildlife art, and fantasy art, Celtic knotwork, and abstract minimalist art. My primary mediums include colored pencil, ink, and oil paint. Examples of my past work are displayed in these galleries. I am no longer selling art or taking commissions due to health problems.
I specialize in realistic, fine art treasures, portraits, wildlife art, and fantasy art, Celtic knotwork, and abstract minimalist art. My primary mediums include colored pencil, ink, and oil paint. Examples of my past work are displayed in these galleries. I am no longer selling art or taking commissions due to health problems.
 My animal art evolved out of a deep desire to convey far more than just a pretty drawing of an animal. I seek to give the viewer pause, to stop and think, and gain a glimpse into the spirit or soul of the subject. |
 My steampunk art is my own interpretation of creating new from old inspirations. |
 My goal in creating minimalist art is to convey a complete image, with movement and life, in the fewest strokes possible. |
 My applied art pieces are created to be more than just hung on a wall. They adorn wearable items like pendants, or functional objects. |
 This is a collection of my landscape and skyscape works in oil paint. At present, all pieces are painted on gallery wrapped canvas, canvas board, or canvas paper (ACEOs only). |
 My still life works in oil paint and ink. |
 My Celtic knotwork is based primarily on the Irish illuminated manuscripts of the middle ages and bronze-age archaeological finds. They are all unique, original designs. |
 This gallery contains examples of my technical illustrations of archaeological artifacts. My goal in creating technical illustrations is to illustrate details of the artifacts which are difficult to capture with a photograph, such as emphasizing decorative details and surface texture, or visually describing the contours of the objects. |
Colored pencil on black paper, 6″x9″
Reference is one of my own photos of Isa. She’s the white kitty that sheds on my sewing projects and is featured at the bottom of my pricing page.
ACEO (2.5″x3.5″)
Colored pencil on black paper
~1 hour of work
Reference: Chartreux Blues by ^FantasyStock
