WIP Work in Progress Underpainting of a Spring Dryad with Daffodils in her Hair!

 

Here is a WIP work in progress view of the underpainting of my spring dryad with hair adorned with daffodils painting.

The original painting is duo oils on panel and measures 8"x10"

Completed! Original Big Eye Mermaid with a Seashell Crown Fantasy Painting...

 

Gaze of the Deep, my original big eye mermaid with a seashell crown painting is now completed!  She has an ethereal and captivating beauty.

The original painting is mixed media on an oval gallery wrapped canvas and measures 16"x20"

If you are interested in the original or prints and aren't in a huge hurry, they are available if you'd like.  Please let me know.

Line Art Drawing of a Spring Dryad with Daffodils in her Hair!

 

This line art is the start of my spring dryad painting.  Her hair is adorned with daffodils.

The transferred sketch is on a panel and measures 8"x10"

Prints of Original Big Eye Rococo Maiden with Lovebirds Fantasy Painting!

 

Here are artist proof prints derived from Feathered Refuge, my chibi lovebirds perched in the wig of a big eye Rococo maiden painting.  The middle one is 11"x17" and the surrounding ones are 8"x10" however, I could also make 5"x7" images.  If you're not in a huge rush, open edition prints can be ordered upon request.  Please contact me if interested.

Athena, Original German Shepherd Dog Sketch Art!

 

This rough sketch art is of Athena, a German Shepherd dog.  It's a pet portrait for someone very dear to me.  This is the base image for the traditional painting.

WIP Work in Progress! Original Crimson Topaz Hummingbird Bird Painting Inspired by Birbfest 2025!

 

I've painted the background for my crimson topaz hummingbird WIP Work in Progress bird painting inspired by #birbfest2025.  At this point only the bird's lineart is showing, but I hope to begin painting its brilliant plumage in the not too distant future.

The original painting is duo oils on a panel and measures 5"x7"

WIP Work in Progress! Original Big Eye Mermaid with a Seashell Crown Fantasy Painting...

 

I've blocked in her eyes and lips and worked on the skin tones of my WIP Work in Progress big eye mermaid with a seashell crown painting.  She still needs quite a lot attended to, but I feel like I've made solid progress.  

The original painting is mixed media on an oval gallery wrapped canvas and measures 16"x20"

Original Big Eye Harriet Tubman Black History Month Framed Painting!

 

"Guiding Star" is my big eye painting of Harriet Tubman.  She has large, expressive eyes and a determined expression. I wanted to give tribute to her legacy in this painting.

In honor of Black History Month, this traditional art is painted in duo oils on a wood panel that measures approximately 8"x10" and is in an antique oval frame that measures approximately 12"x14.5"

If you are interested in the original please contact me.  If you're interested in prints and aren't in a huge hurry, they are available if you'd like, please let me know.

Completed! Original Female Masked Trogon Bird Painting Inspired by Birbfest 2025!

 

I've completed my female masked trogon bird painting inspired by #birbfest2025.  She is very fluffy and a bit miffed.

The original painting is duo oils on a panel, measures 5"x7" and is titled Feathered Fume.

If you are interested in the original please contact me.  If you're interested in prints and aren't in a huge hurry, they are available if you'd like, please let me know.

Original Pencil Lineart for Big Eye Harriet Tubman Black History Month Painting on Wood Panel

 

If you look closely, you may see my pencil lineart for my big eye Harriet Tubman painting that I've transferred to the wood panel.  Alex sanded the panel for me for a more smooth surface to paint on, but there are still some rough areas.

The traditional art is on a wood panel that measures approximately 8"x10" and will be painted in duo oils and framed in an antique oval frame in honor of Black History Month. 

Happy Valentine's Day! Original Big Eye Rococo Maiden with Lovebirds Fantasy Painting Framed

 

My big eye rococo maiden with lovebirds in her wig and I would like to wish you a happy Valentine's Day!  The birds have a folk art feel, but the entire piece has an #avantgoth feel to it.

The traditional art original painting is duo oils on a wood panel cut to fit a vintage octagon frame that measures approximately 12"x20" and is approximately 14"x22" framed. It is titled Feathered Refuge.

If you are interested in the original please contact me.  If you're interested in prints and aren't in a huge hurry, they are available if you'd like, please let me know.

WIP Work in Progress! Original Female Masked Trogon Bird Painting Inspired by Birbfest 2025!

 

I started blocking in my female masked trogon WIP Work in Progress bird painting inspired by #birbfest2025.  I think I'll begin work on her tail next.  Her chest is a red #orange for #FebruArty

The original painting is duo oils on a panel and measures 5"x7"

WIP Work in Progress! Original Big Eye Mermaid with a Seashell Crown Fantasy Painting...

 

I have pretty much finished the underpainting of my WIP Work in Progress big eye mermaid with a seashell crown painting.  I think I'll work on her skin tones next.  

The original painting is mixed media on an oval gallery wrapped canvas and measures 16"x20"

WIP Work in Progress! Original Big Eye Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead Fantasy Painting...

 

I've made some progress on my Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead Xochitl painting.  I've mainly worked on her hair, headdress, feathers, and #eyes for #FebruArty.  Her feathers and eyes need a bit more work and she'll have more make up; but that's coming... 

The original painting is duo oils on cradled wood and measures 16"x20"

WIP Work in Progress! Original Big Eye Mermaid with a Seashell Crown Fantasy Painting...

 

I am working on the underpainting of my WIP Work in Progress big eye mermaid with a seashell crown painting.  I have a bit more to go on her face and then I'll start working on her hair.  

The original painting is mixed media on an oval gallery wrapped canvas and measures 16"x20"

#29facesFebruary2015 #29faces 

Rough Sketch of a Spotted Pardalote Bird for Birbfest 2025!

 

This is a rough sketch of a spotted pardalote for day 31 of #birbfest2025.  It was created with a mechanical pencil, a 6B pencil, and an eraser in my sketchbook.  Little birb, little birb, could you be any rounder?

This is the final day of birbfest 2025, but I plan on creating some paintings from a selection of the birbs from the challenge in the coming year...

Rough Sketch of a Black Headed Gull Bird for Birbfest 2025!

 

This is a rough sketch of a black headed gull bird for day 30 of #birbfest2025.  It was created with a mechanical pencil, a 6B pencil, and an eraser in my sketchbook.  In reality, the birb is probably preparing to take flight, but I like to imagine it is stomping frumpily.

I haven't completed a drawing every day for the challenge, but I've done a quick sketch as often as I had a chance.  I plan on creating some paintings from a selection of these birbs in the coming year...

Happy Lunar New Year! Original Big Eye Cute Purple Year of the Snake Painting & Rough Sketches of Two Cuban Tody Birds for Birbfest 2025!

 

Wishing you a happy Lunar New Year!  Every year for Chinese New Year, I try to present artwork of the year's Zodiac animal, this time, it is year of the snake.  I painted this one specifically to celebrate the new year.  It is my first snake painting!  In lilac purple hues and with big rainbow eyes, this cute snake has auspicious coils and is titled "Caihong Yan Zi She." 

The original painting is duo oils on cradled wood and measures 7"x5"  

If you are interested in the original please contact me.  If you're interested in prints and aren't in a huge hurry, they are available if you'd like, please let me know.

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The fluff and the grump...

Here are two rough sketches of Cuban Tody birds for day 29 of #birbfest2025.  They were created with a mechanical pencil and an eraser in my sketchbook.  One bird is smol and fluffy, the other bird is a wee bit grumpy.

I haven't completed a drawing every day for the challenge, but I've done a quick sketch as often as I had a chance.  I plan on creating some paintings from a selection of these birbs in the coming year...

A black and white pencil sketch of a smol and fluffy Cuban Tody bird, sketched for Birbfest 2025.

A black and white pencil sketch of a Cuban Tody bird with a grumpy expression, sketched for Birbfest 2025.

Rough Sketch of a Roseate Spoonbill Bird for Birbfest 2025!

 

This is a rough sketch of a roseate spoonbill bird for day 27 of #birbfest2025.  It was created with a mechanical pencil, a 6B pencil, and an eraser in my sketchbook.  The bird has a beguiling expression.

I know I won't complete a drawing every day for the challenge, but I intend to do a quick sketch as often as I get a chance.  After the month is through, maybe I'll pick some to create paintings with...

Rough Sketch of a Green Honeycreeper Bird for Birbfest 2025!

 

This is a rough sketch of a green honeycreeper bird for day 26 of #birbfest2025.  It was created with a mechanical pencil, a 6B pencil, and an eraser in my sketchbook.  The bird has a disdainful quality.

I know I won't complete a drawing every day for the challenge, but I intend to do a quick sketch as often as I get a chance.  After the month is through, maybe I'll pick some to create paintings with...

Rough Sketch of a Pink Necked Green Pigeon for Birbfest 2025!

 

This is a rough sketch of a Pink Necked Green Pigeon for day 24 of #birbfest2025.  It was created with a mechanical pencil, a 6B pencil, and an eraser in my sketchbook.  The bird has a look of concern.

I know I won't complete a drawing every day for the challenge, but I intend to do a quick sketch as often as I get a chance.  After the month is through, maybe I'll pick some to create paintings with...

Rough Sketch of a Yellow Headed Blackbird for Birbfest 2025!

 

This is a rough sketch of a yellow headed blackbird for day 23 of #birbfest2025.  It was created with a mechanical pencil, a 6B pencil, and an eraser in my sketchbook.  The bird has a quizzical expression.

I know I won't complete a drawing every day for the challenge, but I intend to do a quick sketch as often as I get a chance.  After the month is through, maybe I'll pick some to create paintings with...

Rough Sketch of a Cassowary Bird for Birbfest 2025!

 

This is a rough sketch of a Cassowary Bird for day 22 of #birbfest2025.  It was created with a mechanical pencil, a 6B pencil, and an eraser in my sketchbook.  The dinosaur bird looks a bit melancholy.

I know I won't complete a drawing every day for the challenge, but I intend to do a quick sketch as often as I get a chance.  After the month is through, maybe I'll pick some to create paintings with...

WIP Work in Progress! Original Big Eye Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead Fantasy Painting...

 

Here is where I am on my Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead Xochitl painting.  I've been working on her face and neck.  She'll have more make up, but I'll add that in towards the end.  I think I'll work on her hair next... 

The original painting is duo oils on cradled wood and measures 16"x20"

Rough Sketch of a White-Throated Magpie-Jay Bird for Birbfest 2025!

 

This is a rough sketch of a White-Throated Magpie-Jay Bird for day 20 of #birbfest2025.  It was created with a mechanical pencil, a 6B pencil, and an eraser in my sketchbook.  The bird has a concerned quality.

I know I won't complete a drawing every day for the challenge, but I intend to do a quick sketch as often as I get a chance.  After the month is through, maybe I'll pick some to create paintings with...

Rough Sketch of a Violet-Eared Waxbill Bird for Birbfest 2025!

 

This is a rough sketch of a Violet-Eared Waxbill bird for day 19 of #birbfest2025.  It was created with a mechanical pencil, a 6B pencil, and an eraser in my sketchbook. The fluffy chonkers bird seems a smidge peeved.

I know I won't complete a drawing every day for the challenge, but I intend to do a quick sketch as often as I get a chance.  After the month is through, maybe I'll pick some to create paintings with...

Rough Sketch of Great Crested Grebe bird and chick for Birbfest 2025!

 

This is a rough sketch of a Great Crested Grebe bird and chick for day 18 of #birbfest2025.  It was created with a mechanical pencil, a 6B pencil, and an eraser in my sketchbook. It captures a tender moment.

I know I won't complete a drawing every day for the challenge, but I intend to do a quick sketch as often as I get a chance.  After the month is through, maybe I'll pick some to create paintings with...

Rough Sketch of African Emerald Cuckoo Bird for Birbfest 2025!

 

This is a rough sketch of an African Emerald Cuckoo Bird for day 17 of #birbfest2025.  It was created with a mechanical pencil, a 6B pencil, and an eraser in my sketchbook.  This birb has a concerned expression.

I know I won't complete a drawing every day for the challenge, but I intend to do a quick sketch as often as I get a chance.  After the month is through, maybe I'll pick some to create paintings with...

WIP Work in Progress! Cute Purple Snake for Chinese Lunar New Year Oil Painting...

 

This is a WIP work in progress image of my Year of the Snake painting for Chinese Lunar New Year.  It has delicate purple and lilac hues.  The next part that I'll work on is the snake's rainbow hued eyes...  I'm excited to be sharing the early stages of my traditional fine art!

The original painting is duo oils on cradled wood and measures 7"x5"

Rough Sketch of Masked Trogon Bird for Birbfest 2025!

 

This is a rough sketch of a Masked Trogon Bird for day 15 of #birbfest2025.  It was created with a mechanical pencil, a 6B pencil, and an eraser in my sketchbook.  This fluffy birb seems a bit peeved.

I know I won't complete a drawing every day for the challenge, but I intend to do a quick sketch as often as I get a chance.  After the month is through, maybe I'll pick some to create paintings with...

Rough Sketch of a Barn Owl for Birbfest 2025 & a Painting!

 A tale of two birbs.  

The rough sketch is a barn owl for day 14 of #birbfest2025.  The painting is a smol acrylic I did quite some time ago.  

This is a rough sketch of a barn owl for day 14 of #birbfest2025.  It was created with a mechanical pencil, a 6B pencil, and an eraser in my sketchbook.  This bird of prey has an inquisitive quality.

I know I won't complete a drawing every day for the challenge, but I intend to do a quick sketch as often as I get a chance.  After the month is through, maybe I'll pick some to create paintings with...

I created this painting of a barn owl many moons ago.  It is acrylic on canvas panel and is a soft portrait of a bird that I love.

The original painting is sold and prints are not currently available. 

Rough Sketch of a Phainopepla for Birbfest 2025!

 

This is a rough sketch of a Phainopepla for day 13 of #birbfest2025.  It was created with a mechanical pencil, a 6B pencil, and an eraser in my sketchbook.  This desert bird has an indignant expression.

I know I won't complete a drawing every day for the challenge, but I intend to do a quick sketch as often as I get a chance.  After the month is through, maybe I'll pick some to create paintings with...

Rough Sketch of a White-rumped falcon for Birbfest 2025!

 

This is a rough sketch of a White-rumped falcon for day 12 of #birbfest2025.  It was created with a mechanical pencil, a 6B pencil, and an eraser in my sketchbook.  This bird of prey is very fluffy.

I know I won't complete a drawing every day for the challenge, but I intend to do a quick sketch as often as I get a chance.  After the month is through, maybe I'll pick some to create paintings with...

Rough Sketch of an African Pygmy Goose Duck for Birbfest 2025!

 

This is a rough sketch of an African Pygmy Goose for day 11 of #birbfest2025.  It was created with a mechanical pencil, a 6B pencil, and an eraser in my sketchbook.  This duck has an observant quality.

I know I won't complete a drawing every day for the challenge, but I intend to do a quick sketch as often as I get a chance.  After the month is through, maybe I'll pick some to create paintings with...

Rough Sketch of Snowcap Hummingbird Bird for Birbfest 2025!

 

This is a rough sketch of a Snowcap Hummingbird for day 10 of #birbfest2025.  It was created with a mechanical pencil, a 6B pencil, and an eraser in my sketchbook.  This birb is so cute and fluffy.

I know I won't complete a drawing every day for the challenge, but I intend to do a quick sketch as often as I get a chance.  After the month is through, maybe I'll pick some to create paintings with...

Rough Sketch of Magellanic Penguin Bird for Birbfest 2025!

 

This is a rough sketch of a Magellenic penguin for day 9 of #birbfest2025.  It was created with a mechanical pencil, a 6B pencil, and an eraser in my sketchbook.  This birb seems very focused.

I know I won't complete a drawing every day for the challenge, but I intend to do a quick sketch as often as I get a chance.  After the month is through, maybe I'll pick some to create paintings with...

Rough Sketch of Northern Potoo Bird for Birbfest 2025!

 

This is a rough sketch of a Northern Potoo for day 8 of #birbfest2025.  It was created with a mechanical pencil and an eraser in my sketchbook.  I combined two reference photos for this bird drawing.

I know I won't complete a drawing every day for the challenge, but I intend to do a quick sketch as often as I get a chance.  After the month is through, maybe I'll pick some to create paintings with...

WIP Work in Progress! Portion of Original Big Eye Rococo Maiden with Lovebirds Fantasy Painting & Close Ups of the Birds...

 

This is a WIP work in progress image of my refined birds from my big eye rococo maiden with lovebirds in her hair.  This portion includes her rococo wig and the roosting birds.  The birds have a folk art feel, but the entire piece has an avantgoth feel to it.  I need to put some shadows in her hair and finesse some details, but I think I've made solid progress with this painting.

The little birdies told me they were ready for a close up, so I've humored them...  I plan to have the lovebirds available as individual prints, but at this point I haven't cropped them correctly or color corrected the images.

The traditional art original painting is duo oils on a wood panel cut to fit a vintage frame that measures approximately 12"x20" and will be approximately 14"x22" when framed.   It is titled Feathered Refuge.

This is Whispers of Love, my chibi green lovebird nestled in pink.  It is a close up portion of my big eye rococo maiden with lovebirds in her hair painting and will be available as an individual print when I've cropped it correctly and color corrected the image.

This is Feathered Dreams, my chibi orange lovebird nestled in pink.  It is a close up portion of my big eye rococo maiden with lovebirds in her hair painting and will be available as an individual print when I've cropped it correctly and color corrected the image.

This is Whispers of Love, my chibi green lovebird nestled in pink.  It is a close up portion of my big eye rococo maiden with lovebirds in her hair painting and will be available as an individual print when I've cropped it correctly and color corrected the image.

Rough Sketch of Stonechat Bird for #Birbfest2025!

 

This is a rough sketch of a stonechat for day 6 of #birbfest2025.  It was created with a mechanical pencil and an eraser in my sketchbook.  I know I won't complete a drawing every day for the challenge, but I intend to do a quick sketch as often as I get a chance.  This bird has a wonderful roundness to it and looks like it's on a mission.  After the month is through, maybe I'll pick some to create paintings with...

Rough Sketch of Crimson Topaz Hummingbird for #Birbfest2025!

 

This is a rough sketch of a crimson topaz hummingbird for day 5 of #birbfest2025.  It was created with a mechanical pencil and an eraser in my sketchbook.  I know I won't complete a drawing every day for the challenge, but I intend to do a quick sketch as often as I get a chance.  This bird in particular has magnificent plummage and would make a great painting.  After the month is through, maybe I'll pick some to create paintings with...

This is the prompt list if you'd like to draw or paint along:

WIP Work in Progress! New Years Year of the Snake Painting, Rough Sketch Stage...

 

It's a new year and this is a new project!  Here are a couple of rough sketches of my top two snake contenders for this year's Chinese New Year painting.  I've decided to go with the top snake, with a few adjustments.  The original painting will be duo oils on wood that measures 7"x5", I will possibly play with adding some iridescence to the snake...

Happy New Years wishes!  I hope your new year will be an even better year than you hope it will be!