Horse Portrait: Mo

Mo, watercolor & pencil on Stonehenge paper, 8x10", 2017.

I just completed my first horse portrait of Mo. He's handsome!

Here's a close up:

Here's a look at the preliminary drawing from Instagram:

Revisited this dude today. 🐎 Have to get started on the final version. Thanks for the model, @jwin977 . . . . . #horseportrait #horsesofinstagram #wip #illustrator #illustratorsofinstagram #illustration #pencil #drawing #sketch #sketchbook #art #animals #horse #artofinstagram #artwork #draw

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Look for a listing for custom pet and animal portraits on Etsy later this spring. I'll be taking commissions.

Owl Sisters

Owl Sisters, gouache, watercolor & pencil on Rives BFK, 8x10", 2017.

Woo! Done!

This one took longer than I anticipated, but I like the result.

Here's a detailed look:

I also have a print available on Etsy: 

WIP: Owls

Here's a look at what I've been working on lately. It took much longer than I thought it would!