Owl Notecard

Earlier this week I drew a small owl, and decided that it would make a great notecard. The illustration was graphite and watercolor on hot press watercolor paper.

The cards are available on Etsy and at The Art Dept. in Philadelphia.

I hope everyones doing something fun for the Fourth of July! (even if you don't live in the US, I hope you have a great summer day!)

Doves & Grapes

Doves & Grapes, watercolor & graphite on Rives BFK, 11 x 11", 2013.

My housemate, Sara, recently got married, and I made a drawing as a wedding gift.

I was inspired my Audubon's paintings in The Birds of America. I own a huge copy; it's one of the best gifts I've ever received. I was also inspired by looking out my window; it overlooks a courtyard full of grapevines.

Here's a look with the frame and lettering:

I hope everyone's enjoying their summer. There's been a lot of hot weather and thunderstorms here!