Oodles of Sketchbook Madness!

So many sketches from this last summer's sketchbook! A couple of them go together as a set, such as the 'Bad Egg' and 'Fly-Swattered'! Perhaps someday I'll revisit these when I run out of ideas...but for now, I'm going to stash them away on my blog like a squirrel stashes it's nuts.

Halloween Monsters

A variety of spook-tastic halloween creatures!

Summer Sketchbook Project

A summer sketchbook project of 2010, before the summer we were handed a blank sketchbook--the only direction was to fill it before the summer was out. I had a great time with this project, I even had time to design a nifty cover!

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Something Very Different

Ah yes, and now for something very different! I learned how to use oil paints(about time I know ).

I can't honestly say that this medium is practical to my illustration needs as it takes a long time to dry. But, it was neat to try something that I have never even touched! I'm not very patient when it comes to dry time, I prefer a kind of paint that can be dried with a hair dryer within a couple minutes, not a couple hours. Though I find the blendability of oils is most excellent, I can't stand the extended moistness.

I had a lot of fun playing with oils, but I'm pretty sure those stains will never come out of my clothes...I think I'll stick to watercolors.

Before...and After

A handful of charming 'before and after' artworks. I always like to see where artworks began, and where they end up!

I have to say among my favorites are 'Handsome Robin', 'Milk and Cookies', and 'Turtle Love'--all done on the same day coincidentally!

Stay Classy

A series of Dinosaurs created for MECA's Merit 2010 show. Each Dino was given it's own classy attribute. What prissy and pampered reptilians!


Created with acrylic, watercolor, and colored pencils.

Work Progression

A brief peek into my general process! Starting with a sketch, adding in base colors, and then finally touch-ups and effects!


Check out my TRex to see how it's done!