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Men’s Reversible Vest

Oct 302012

I am finally getting back to work on some sewing projects which I have been sitting on for far too long. Since it has been a while, it was good to start with a relatively simple project, a bespoke reversible men’s vest. Considering that the other projects are all corsets, this was a little simpler, with only two layers, four panels, and a lot fewer curves.

This vest is a little larger than the Violin Vest, but based on the same pattern type. One side is brown cotton canvas, and the other side is a black and brown silk brocade with a diamond pattern. The accent stripes on both sides were created in the silk brocade. It has a mandarin collar and eppaulettes.

In the next week I am planning to start work on the outstanding corset orders.

New Art – Cracked

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Sep 072012

6″x9″ white colored pencil on black paper.

This clockwork doll has seen much better days.

Giclee Prints, Social Networking, and More!

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Jun 012012

I had a fantastic time at Clockwork Alchemy, and if you made it I’m sure you did too. Next year promises to be even better, and I hope to see more of you there. :)

Since returning I have been busily updating my shop to include all the items I still have after the event. That includes a lot of my steampunk-themed ink artwork, both originals and limited edition giclee prints, as well as original minimalist paintings, and some of the miniature paintings on jewelry. They are now all listed and ready for you to purchase.

I am also happy to announce limited edition giclee prints of many of my colored pencil drawings on black paper!

Most of the print runs are 5 or 9 prints only, each individually signed and numbered and accompanied with a certificate of authenticity. Once they are gone I will never make more. They can all be found on my Animal Art Shop page.

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More Jewelry Paintings

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May 232012

Brown Clockwork Doll in Large Brass Pendant

Yesterday I created a few more mini-paintings on jewelry items, which I will have for sale at Clockwork Alchemy this coming weekend. They have all been varnished and are ready to go.

Starry Raven in Brass Dotted Pendant

This mini-painting created in ink is roughly 1/2″ across and 3/4″ tall. The entire pendant is 3/4″ wide and 1″ tall. The foundation is a commercially purchased cameo-backing. The mini-painting is on watercolor paper, glued to the pendant with archival glue. It is varnished with archival museum varnish.

Brown Boots on Large Gold-Tone Pin

This mini-painting created in brown ink is about 1.25″ across and 1″ tall. The mini-painting is on watercolor paper, glued to the pin with archival glue. It is varnished with archival museum varnish.

Mr. and Mrs. Cats in Heart Locket

These mini-paintings created in brown ink on watercolor paper are each about 3/4″ across and 3/4″ tall. The vintage heart locket which holds the paintings is 1″ tall and 1″ wide when closed.

Brown Clockwork Doll in Large Brass Pendant

This mini-painting created in brown ink is about 1″ across and 1.25″ tall. The mini-painting is on watercolor paper, glued to the pendant with archival glue. It is varnished with archival museum varnish.

Brown Paper and Feather Pen in Book Locket

These mini-paintings created in brown ink on watercolor paper are each about 1/2″ across and 3/4″ tall. The book shaped locket which holds the paintings is 1″ tall and 3/4″ wide when closed, and has a small scroll engraving on the front.

Coffee and Biscuits in Oval Locket

These mini-paintings created in brown ink on watercolor paper are each about 1/2″ across and 3/4″ tall. The oval locket which holds the paintings is 1″ tall and 3/4″ wide when closed, and has a small scroll engraving on the front.

Silver Rose on Brass Pendant

Art – Six Large Impasto Minimalist Paintings

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May 212012

I’m in a busy push to get more art finished before Clockwork Alchemy next weekend. I did take photos of the corded regency corset on my friend, but I may not have time to post them until after the event.

In the meantime, what I have ready to show you are six larger impasto acrylic paintings on gallery wrapped canvas, all of which will be for sale in the Artist Bazaar at Clockwork Alchemy.

Icy Reach

8″x16″x2″ Impasto acrylic paint on gallery wrapped canvas. This is painted with shimmery paint.

Strawberries and Cream

6″x12″x2″ Impasto acrylic paint on gallery wrapped canvas.

Springtime Stroll

12″x16″x1″ Impasto acrylic paint on gallery wrapped canvas.

Greasy Gears

9″x12″x1″ Impasto acrylic paint on gallery wrapped canvas. This is painted with shimmery paint.

My Goggles

10″x20″x2″ Impasto acrylic paint on gallery wrapped canvas.

Fearsome Depths

12″x30″x2″ Impasto acrylic paint on gallery wrapped canvas.

Art – Look Out

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May 172012

Triptych of 11″x14″ Aquabord panels
Dark brown ink, drawn with a crow quill nib and then shaded with a wash.

This triptych painting in dark brown ink takes you into a steampunk American Rockies wilderness, where two scouts watch, helpless, as an airship descends in billows of thick, black, smoke.

This is one of my contributions to the Artist Gallery display at Clockwork Alchemy.

This piece had a longer evolution than most of my artwork. First came the decision to paint an ink piece for Clockwork Alchemy, and I wanted it to be dramatic, so I decided on a triptych. One of my dear friends is often a huge source of inspiration, and she suggested a crashing airship. I had been thinking about the sweeping panorama paintings of the Victorian, so I started working out how to lay out the landscape.

One of the things I always keep in mind when creating multiple-panel artwork is the balance of composition between each panel and all panels. That is, all the panels together should create a coherent image, and each panel individually should create a coherent image. So, on the right is the close-up figures, looking away to the left. In the middle panel is the tree and just a hint of the crash, so it has a connection between what is close and what is very distant. On the left is distant view, with the crashing airship. Similar angles and lines are mirrored across all panels and on each panel, helping to pull them all together. The movement from close to distant helps to create flow between the panels and prevent them from looking identical.

The line art stage looked like this:

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Art – Time For a New Pocket Watch

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May 142012

8″x8″ dark brown dip pen and ink wash on Aquabord

Steampunk artwork, created by first drawing with dip pen and ink, and then shading it using a wash of the same ink.

This is what I got when I decided to combine a pocket watch, a raven, and a gas lamp. It seems like it’s always time for a new pocket watch, and a raven always appreciates a pretty trinket.

The Line Art stage:

Time For a New Watch - Line

After drawing the sketch I waited a day and re-drew the raven before inking.

Time For a New Watch - Sketch

New Art – Six Fifty

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May 142012

Actual art piece does not have watermark.

5″x7″ dark brown dip pen and ink wash on Aquabord

Steampunk artwork, created by first drawing with dip pen and ink, and then shading it using a wash of the same ink.

This piece resulted from the need to work on something new after a frustration with another art piece. My friend handed me a tiny silver teapot shaped clock from Scotland, and told me to do something from that. It was so adorable the drawing came together quite naturally.

Line Art stage:

Sketch:

More Mini-Paintings on Lockets and Pendants

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Apr 302012

Red Rose and Dragonfly in Teardrop Locket

I have created a new art portfolio page to show my Applied Art pieces.

I am creating these to have with me at the Clockwork Alchemy convention in San Jose at the end of May. If you are interested in purchasing any of them, for now please use my contact page. After the convention I will set up any remaining items in my online shop, along with any new ones I make during or after the convention.

Brown Ink Teacups in a Teardrop Locket

These mini-paintings created in brown ink on watercolor paper are each about 1/4″ across and 3/8″ tall. The mini-locket which holds the paintings is 5/8″ tall and 3/8″ wide when closed, and has a small flower engraving on the front.

Brown Ink Teapot on Silver-Tone Pendant

This mini-painting created in brown ink is about 1/2″ across and 3/4″ tall. The silver-tone cameo-back which holds the painting is 1-1/4″ tall and 1″ wide, including the bale at the top to string as a pendant. The mini-painting is on watercolor paper, glued to the pendant with archival glue. It will be varnished with archival museum varnish before it is sold.

Green Fairy and Absinthe in Teardrop Locket

These mini-paintings created in dark green ink on watercolor paper are each about 1/4″ across and 3/8″ tall. The mini-locket which holds the paintings is 5/8″ tall and 3/8″ wide when closed, and has a small flower engraving on the front.

Red Dragonfly in Clamshell Locket

This mini-painting created in red ink on watercolor paper is about 3/8″ in diameter. The brass clamshell which holds the painting is slightly more than 1/2″ in diameter.

Red Rose and Dragonfly in Teardrop Locket

These mini-paintings created in red ink on watercolor paper are each about 1/4″ across and 3/8″ tall. The mini-locket which holds the paintings is 5/8″ tall and 3/8″ wide when closed, and has a small flower engraving on the front.

Applied Art

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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.

Applied Art

My applied art pieces are created to be more than just hung on a wall. They adorn wearable items like pendants, or functional objects.

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