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!

Innocence and Instinct: My Big Eye Werewolf and Wolf Pup Drawing for Drawlloween!

 

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

I chose to draw this charming pair: a big-eye wolf girl accompanied by her sweet, howling wolf pup friend. Titled "Innocence and Instinct," they capture a truly charming and gentle take on the werewolf theme.

This 8"x10" traditional drawing is a toned mixed media study on 9"x12" tan paper. I absolutely loved creating this piece!

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!

Sylvan Reverie: My Big Eye Forest Sprite Drawing for Drawlloween!

 

Here's my latest for Mab Graves's #Drawlloween challenge! Today's prompt is #forestsprite, and I'm sharing this big-eye dryad with elegant deer antlers and moths flittering around her.

Titled "Sylvan Reverie," this 5"x10" traditional drawing is a toned mixed media study on 9"x12" tan paper. I found a real sense of peacefulness creating her, and I 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!

The Emerald Stare: My Big Eye Witch for Drawlloween!

 

"What a world, what a world!" Kicking off today's Mab Graves's #Drawlloween prompt: #witch!

I chose to draw a big-eye version of the so-called wicked witch of the West, inspired by Elphaba from Wicked. Titled "The Emerald Stare," she's complete with her characteristic hat and signature green hue.

This is an 8"x10" traditional drawing—a toned colored pencil study on 9"x12" tan paper. Drawing her was an absolute delight, and I 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 @MabGraves for hosting!

Guardian of Thistles: My Familiar Original Drawing for Drawlloween!

 

Here's my latest piece for the Mab Graves's #Drawlloween challenge! The prompt for today is #yourfamiliar, and the moment I saw it, I knew exactly what I had to draw. Meet my familiar, the "Guardian of Thistles," a bunny with long ram horns and a truly quizzical expression.

This is an 8"x10" traditional drawing—a toned colored pencil study on 9"x12" grey paper. I absolutely loved creating my familiar and 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 @MabGraves for hosting!