paintings
“Larry the Llama” ink painting number 2
I tried out a second version of Larry the Llama, but I’m not as happy with this one. I might revisit it later when I figure out which way to go.
drawings
Sktchy portrait: Kelly H
Kelly H from Sktchy app, in Inktense and pen on hot press paper, 6”x6”.
animals
First Drafts of College Mascot
The college where I work has a panther as the mascot. I’m working on a cartoony version, inspired by Disney style. I’ll have to go back to the drawing board for a bit because I’ve been asked to use the Read more…
paintings
“Larry the Llama” ink painting
Larry the Llama lives at Bravo Farms in Traver, CA. He will come to you if you have llama feed from the little coin-operated dispenser. He does not want you to pet him or even talk to him. In fact, he Read more…
paintings
“Larry the Llama” ink painting, work-in-progress 5
More work on Larry the Llama: white fluff everywhere, deeper pink in background, clearer edges on tooth, deeper color in eyes. Ink and Inktense on cotton hotpress paper, 8″x8″.
animals
Rough Sketches of a College Mascot
The college where I work has a panther as the mascot. We don’t yet have a “cute” version of a panther for T-shirts and other swag. So I’m taking a stab at it, using a mountain lion cub as a Read more…
paintings
“Larry the Llama” ink painting, work-in-progress 4
More work on Larry the Llama: deeper color in the background, and some more details in eyes, nose, and elsewhere. I may be able to finish him soon. When I am all done, I will put together a video of Read more…
animals
Animal Sketches at the Sac Zoo
For Mother’s Day, all I wanted was to go to the Sacramento Zoo and draw animals. I used a technique I learned 14 years ago from a workshop at the same zoo given by artist Robert Dvorak. I started with Read more…
paintings
“Larry the Llama” ink painting, work-in-progress 3
More work on Larry the Llama today: a second ink wash on Larry, in the darkest areas color in his eyes, and a pink and violet background. Ink and Inktense on cotton hotpress paper, 8″x8″.