I have been wanting to create at least one piece of art for the coming Yule, so in the previous two days, between housecleaning in preparation for a holiday visit, I created “The Longest Night”. It’s a drawing of a stag, representing the horned lord of the forest, pausing in the moonlight on the night of the winter solstice.
8″x18″ White pencil on black paper.
In October I was approached about creating a minimalist painting of a wolf for a tattoo design. The specific concept was a wolf, walking up a hill, pauses to look back over its shoulder at the viewer. One of the things I love about the small minimalist commissions is that I can make multiple finished renditions for a single commission, so the customer gets exactly what they want.
Minimalist Wolf Looking Back 1 & 2She liked the look of the first one, except for the placement of the head and the line of the outer cheek, so I created a third version for her to review.
Minimalist Wolf Looking Back 3
Brush marker on white paper.
5″x7″
The third version is the one she chose for her commission.
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
6″x9″
Original colored pencil on black paper
This drawing depicts a lion, calm, eyes closed, basking in light, unconcerned master of his domain.
Reference: I close my eyes for a while
This drawing is for sale.
7″x10″ brush marker on paper.
This new drawing is a minimal interpretation of a tiger by his black markings.
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.
