Tag Archives: nature

Waking Up

Since my last post, I’ve made several new pieces and shared them with the world. I’m particularly happy with this one, a combination of two of my favorite things…otherworldly themes and oil pastel. This one is an experiment in texture and lighting, a fun little throwback to some of my earlier fantasy work, and myContinueContinue reading “Waking Up”

“There’s Daddy”

This one is close to my heart, and not just because it’s my first real attempt at portraiture–it’s a Father’s Day gift for my husband, the subject being our little girl. Portraiture is way out of my comfort zone, but I do enjoy a challenge. Reference photo: daughter pointing to Daddy outside It began withContinueContinue reading ““There’s Daddy””

Autumn Fire

Over the Fall/Winter seasons, I spend a good deal of time cooped up indoors, with hectic holidays looming and an excess of craft supplies lying about. So I craft. My holiday-themed items are easy and quick to create, and selling them can be tremendously satisfying. Now, though…the craft fairs are done, I’ve had a niceContinueContinue reading “Autumn Fire”

Forgotten Prince

My friends, I think I may have found my favorite medium.The smooth, blend-able glide of oil paint. But no fumes.The tactile fun of crayon. But richer, and reworkable.Vibrant, versatile and (mostly) affordable. I’ve noticed a wide range of benefits and very few drawbacks to working in oil pastel. The medium can be smudged, stippled, scratched,ContinueContinue reading “Forgotten Prince”