Pigeons!

Pigeons, watercolor & graphite on Rives BFK, 5 x 7" each, 2013.

These pigeons are part of the "Creature Comforts" show at the Art Dept.  Some of them took on personalities of their own!

The originals are for sale at The Art Dept, but I also used these pigeons to make archival prints as well as fabric for scarves like the one below:

The whole show with work my work and the work of Amanda Gallant is at the Art Dept through December 1st. Stop by if you're in the Philly area!

Illustration Friday: Creature

Marco, watercolor & graphite on Rives BFK, 16 x 20", 2013.

I wasn't planning on posting an Illustration Friday this week, but then I saw the theme! I've been working on a ton of stuff for a show called "Creature Comforts" at The Art Dept. gallery here in Philadelphia. The show opens Friday!

This is the biggest piece in the show, and I finally got it scanned! Thanks to Zack all of the pieces got put together in Photoshop.

If you want more details on the show look here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/208473656000483

Illustration Friday: Underwater

Sirena, watercolor & graphite on Rives BFK, 10 x 22", 2013.

I've been working on drawings for a show at The Art Dept. in November. When I saw this week's Illustration Friday prompt, I knew this would fit right in!!

You can see the preliminary drawing here.

Here's the promo for The Art Dept:

Gelatopus

Gelatopus, watercolor & graphite on Rives BFK, 11.5 x11.5", 2013.

I scanned one of the drawings I'm doing for the November show at The Art Dept. today, and I thought I'd share it! This one's kind of silly.

Here's a look at the preliminary drawing:

When I was researching octopus pictures for this drawing, I came across this really cool youtube video:




Also, this week Koosje Koene featured me on her blog. You can see the post here. Also check out her website! She makes awesome draw tip videos, and has online drawing classes. It's worth a look! Thanks, Koosje!

Preliminary Drawing: Sirena

Sirena Prelim., graphite on bristol, 10x22", 2013.

I thought I'd post another peek at the work I'm doing for the November show at The Art Dept.

This one's kind of hard to see, so I posted a closer, detail view. I'll be scanning the final soon!

Preliminary Drawing: Marco

Marco Preliminary, graphite on bristol, 16 x 20", 2013.

Guess what? I have a new camera, so I can post photos of my artwork again! (Thanks mom and dad!)

This is a peek at some work I'll be showing at The Art Dept. in November. I'll post more soon... expect some mermaids, gelato, and plague doctors.

Right now the final version is sitting on a wood board half painted, so I'd better get back to it!

Work in Progress

I've been horrible at posting, but working on a lot of new things... here's a little look at one!

Have a good end to your weekend!