Two snuggling minimalist bunnies, painted with a dark brown brush marker on watercolor paper.
7″x10″ Brush marker on watercolor paper.
This piece is SOLD.
Dec 242012
Nov 212012
I finished this locket a couple months ago, but just today realized I never posted it to my blog, so here you go.
These mini-paintings created in brown ink on watercolor paper are each about 3/4″ across and 1″ tall. The oval filigree locket which holds the paintings is 1.5″ tall and 1.25″ wide when closed.
This was created on commission.
Aug 022012
Hello folks! These are two pairs of miniature paintings, commissioned at Clockwork Alchemy, which I will be putting in lockets as soon as they are approved by my customers. All four are slightly more than 1″ tall, drawn with a dip pen nib and then painted in an ink wash of the same color.
Dr. Who and Dalek – WIP 1
Mr and Mrs Purrrston – WIP 1
Jun 082012
The lovely ladies over at MANDEM have been sharing calls for art with me, so I have decided to start participating in some MailArt projects. My first foray into MailArt is for the “Traces” call, presented by 5Blanks. The deadline isn’t until June 15th, so while there’s not much time left, if you want to get into the project look at the details and get your art over there.
At this point it does not even have postage on it, because, frankly, I’m not sure how much postage it will need. I look forward to seeing the image posted on the other end, and what traces of its travels will mark its surface.
My submission to the project is a minimalist brush marker red fox trotting across the paper.
Traces of Fox
4″x6″ watercolor paper postcard
Pitt brush pen
When the fox passes on it’s silent path, in no time at all, all that remains are the barest Traces.
Project: MailArt
Jun 062012
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.
May 232012
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
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.
Apr 302012
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
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.
Apr 292012
This is the very first piece I have made like this. I plan to have a number available at Clockwork Alchemy, including blanks upon which to commission mini-art. I have a whole pile of lockets, and a few cameo-backs like this one.
This mini-painting created in ink is less than 1/2″ across. 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 will be varnished with archival museum varnish before it is sold.
Apr 052012
8.5″x11″ dip pen and ink wash on watercolor paper
Steampunk artwork, created by first drawing with dip pen and ink, and then shading it using a wash of the same ink.
In a post-apocalyptic desert, a neo-bedouin warrior scouts the horizon in the early afternoon heat.
Project: On The Trail