Feliz Día de Muertos & La Sonrisa: My Big Eye Day of the Dead Painting!

 

Today, on Día de Muertos, I'm sharing one of my favorite pieces from the archive!

Titled "La Sonrisa" (The Smile), this painted face, purple hair streaked beauty with big brown eyes welcomes lost loved ones with an open heart. Her smile embodies the spirit of the day.

This is an 8"x10" original acrylic painting on panel, framed and ready to hang. I added some subtle texture to the background to enhance the piece.

Availability Note: The original framed painting is available for purchase! Since this beauty is currently in storage, please note it may take a little time to retrieve. While it comes framed, it's a standard size, so you're welcome to choose your own frame to match your decor!

Please contact me directly if you're interested in details about this painting.

Happy Halloween & Full of Woe: My Big Eye Wednesday Addams Painting for Drawlloween!

 

What a joy this spooky season has been! As my first time participating in Mab Graves's #Drawlloween challenge draws to a close, it's fitting that the final day lands on one of my favorite holidays: Halloween!

Today's prompt is #RIP. Of all my paintings, I felt this one best suited the theme: my big-eye Wednesday Addams, up to nefarious scheming in a spooky cemetery!

Titled "Full of Woe," this is an 11"x14" framed original acrylic painting on canvas. I added some texture to the tombstones, and it comes ready to hang in an ornate silver frame.

The original framed painting is available for purchase! Please contact me directly for details if you're interested.

Thanks so much to @MabGraves for hosting this incredible challenge!

Abduction of Abductors: My Big Eye Clown with UFO Balloons Concept Art for Drawlloween!

 

Here's my latest for Mab Graves's #Drawlloween challenge! Today's prompt is #ufo.

My idea for this concept art is simple: Capture me? I capture you! It features a big-eye clown who turns the tables, abducting the UFO balloon ships that were trying to abduct her. While I didn't get a chance to refine the rough idea into a finished piece, I wanted to share the fun starting point!

This piece is currently Concept Art, combining traditional rough sketches that were combined digitally. The plan is to develop this further: first into a toned drawing, and then, someday, translate the entire concept into a painting!

The current concept art is not for sale, but the future refined drawing and final painting will most likely be available.

Thanks so much to @MabGraves for hosting this fun challenge!

Witchcraft in Waiting: My Daydreaming Toad Original Oil Painting for Drawlloween!

 

It's finished! Here's my latest for Mab Graves's #Drawlloween challenge, connecting several prompts, including today's: #swarm!

Meet this toad, titled "Witchcraft in Waiting," who has "borrowed" Elphaba's hat and is utterly lost in a daydream about a swarm of "chonkers" flies. He should be reading his spellbook, but his amphibian ambition has been waylaid by a toadally wicked thought!

I first sketched this out as a drawing for #toad and realized the painted version worked perfectly for #spellbook and now #swarm. I happily hopped out of my comfort pond to bring you this original, framed piece.

This 4"x6" traditional oil painting on paper is presented in an oval frame.

The original painting is available for purchase! Please contact me directly for details if you're interested.

Thanks so much to @MabGraves for hosting this fun challenge!

The Innsmouth Gaze: My Big Eye Deep One Drawing for Drawlloween!

 

Here's my latest for Mab Graves's #Drawlloween challenge! Today's prompt is #finfolk.

This prompt sparked so many ideas, but I settled on drawing my first-ever Lovecraft-inspired Deep One! Titled "The Innsmouth Gaze," she is a deep-sea denizen adorned with an array of tentacles. She's accompanied by two adorable, bumpy Tubby Snailfish (Careproctus colliculi chonkers) friends who couldn't resist her allure!

This 8"x10" traditional drawing is a mixed media study on 9"x12" toned tan paper. I already hope to translate this piece into a painting someday!

The original drawing is available for purchase! Please contact me directly for details if you're interested.

Thanks so much to @MabGraves for hosting this fun challenge!

Witchcraft in Waiting: My Daydreaming Toad & Spellbook Drawing for Drawlloween!

 

Here's my latest for Mab Graves's #Drawlloween challenge! Today's prompt is #toad.

This ambitious amphibian, with a powerful book of magic at his call, has "borrowed" Elphaba's hat and is clearly scheming away in a delightful daydream!

This 8"x10" traditional drawing is a mixed media study on 9"x12" toned tan paper. I'm already making great progress on the painting inspired by this drawing, but I decided not to rush the final piece. For now, I'm thrilled to share the original drawing with you!

The original drawing is available for purchase! Please contact me directly for details if you're interested.

Thanks so much to @MabGraves for hosting this fun challenge!

Witchcraft in Waiting: My Daydreaming Toad & Spellbook WIP for Drawlloween!

 

Here's my latest for Mab Graves's #Drawlloween challenge! Today's prompt is #spellbook.

Meet this ambitious amphibian who has "borrowed" Elphaba's hat and is clearly daydreaming instead of reading his book of spells! Some toads should definitely be studying...

This piece started as a toned drawing for the #toad prompt, but I loved the concept so much I decided to turn it into a painting! It was a perfect fit for today's prompt, too. I'm currently working on the underpainting of the hat and the toad, but the spellbook looks ready, so I wanted to share this Work in Progress today.

This 4"x6" traditional oil painting on paper will be shared framed when completed.

The original painting will be available for purchase! Please contact me directly for details if you're interested.

Thanks so much to @MabGraves for hosting this fun challenge!

Eyes of the Covenant: My Big Eye Vampire Drawing for Drawlloween!

 

Here's my latest for Mab Graves's #Drawlloween challenge! Today's prompt is #vampire.

I was inspired by Monica Bellucci's sultry portrayal as Dracula's Bride in Bram Stoker's Dracula. Titled "Eyes of the Covenant," this big-eye version focuses on the ocular, complete with a tiny, perfect drip of blood. Her beauty was the driving force behind the piece.

This 8"x10" traditional drawing is a mixed media study on 9"x12" toned gray paper.

The original drawing is available for purchase! Please contact me directly for details if you're interested.

Thanks so much to @MabGraves for hosting this fun challenge!

Onryō: My Big Eye Sadako Drawing for Drawlloween!

 

Here's my latest for Mab Graves's #Drawlloween challenge! Today's prompt is #yokai.

I was inspired by the terrifying spirit Sadako from The Ring for this piece. Titled "Onryō," my big-eye version has a haunting and chilling feel that I think captures the traditional Japanese vengeful spirit.

This 8"x10" traditional drawing is a mixed media study on 9"x12" toned black paper. I used a minimalistic approach to the lighting, which really enhances the elegance and spooky atmosphere of the art.

The original drawing is available for purchase! Please contact me directly for details if you're interested.

Thanks so much to @MabGraves for hosting this fun challenge!

The Gourdmother: My Big Eye Fae with a Pumpkin Hat Drawing for Drawlloween!

 

Here's my latest for Mab Graves's #Drawlloween challenge! Today's prompt is #pumpkin.

I had so much fun drawing this big-eye fae, who is crowned with a whimsical jack-o'-lantern! Titled "The Gourdmother," her eyes truly shine, capturing the spooky season's glow.

This 8"x10" traditional drawing is a mixed media study on 9"x12" toned black paper. I felt a little hesitant about starting this piece, but once I did, it became an absolute joy!

The original drawing is available for purchase! Please contact me directly for details if you're interested.

Thanks so much to @MabGraves for hosting this fun challenge!