This Juneteenth, I'm honored to share "Guiding Star," my original "big eye" painting of Harriet Tubman.
After varnishing this piece, I took a moment to truly see her, unconstrained by a frame. It felt fitting to share this image today as we commemorate Juneteenth, a day of profound significance for freedom and reflection.
This original painting is crafted with duo oils on a wood panel and measures approximately 8"x10".
My mother is an artist, but she creates with yarn instead of paints. She knows I love Totoro and made this amazing doll for me. I am so moved by her sweet and beautiful gift. I wanted to share this with you...
Edit: This doll is Not for Sale. Sorry and thanks for the interest.
When I started Gaze of the Deep, I thought I was going to provide the frame pictured as an option. Alex doesn't like it though. I'm trying to decide. What do you think?
Do you think the frame would be good for this painting as is (although it does have some vintage charm chips)? Would it be better if Alex painted it solid black or solid gold? Does it not work for this painting but possibly might for another painting? Or did I make a mistake in this purchase and should I just donate it to someone who might use it?
I can't make up my mind about it. The painting is on canvas, so it doesn't need a frame, I can just wire it, but sometimes I like to provide a framing option... What do you think?
I had the wonderful honor of seeing some incredible artists at Monsterpalooza.
Jasmine Becket Griffith and David Van Gough shared a booth and some truly fantastic art. They were incredibly sweet and signed not only what I purchased but a whole backpack of items I brought from home. They were amazing and Jenn as always was a delight.
As a side note, I've been sorting my horded art prints and I have some multiples that they were oh so very kind enough to sign for me, so there will be some giveaways pending on the Jasmine Boards!
I also had the privilege of meeting the artist Kurtis Rykovich for the first time, I love his art and in person he is absolutely charming.
There was so much more to see, the cosplaying alone was incredible, but I was so wiped from the heat of the entry line that I didn't see much. I was able to see the artists I wanted to see the most though and they were so kind.
Monsterpalooza will be running until Sunday at the Pasadena Convention Center. I could only go the one day, but if you have the opportunity, I encourage you to go!
I hope your Mother's Day is filled with goodness! This is "Jewel of Scarlet," my crimson topaz hummingbird bird painting inspired by #birbfest2025. My mother and I both love hummingbirds. I just completed this exotic beauty and felt he would be a fitting tribute to this day.
The original painting is duo oils on a panel and measures 5"x7"
If you are interested in the original or a print and aren't in a huge hurry, please contact me.
I took this photo of a bee on a purple flower at Huntington Gardens. The bee seems to be just hanging on. I love to photograph the beauty of nature, flowers and animals inform my art and fill my soul with hope. I hope that this Earth Day, there is some time to contemplate the delicate balance of our world.
I hope you are having a wonderful Easter! Here is "Dryad of the Golden Bloom" to wish you well. Capturing the essence of springtime, this dryad has luminous big eyes, a blushing countenance, and verdant lush green hair that is adorned with daffodils.
The original painting is duo oils on panel and measures 8"x10"
If you are interested in the original or a print and aren't in a huge hurry, please contact me.
Happy World Art Day!
In this WIP work in progress view, I am working on the skin tones and lips of my spring dryad with hair adorned with daffodils painting. To celebrate World Art Day, I hope to work on her some more today. To be fair, painting is how I pretty much like to celebrate any holiday or day...
The original painting is duo oils on panel and measures 8"x10"
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"
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.
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"
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.
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.
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"
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"
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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"
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"
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"
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"
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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...
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...
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.
A black and white pencil sketch of a Cuban Tody bird with a grumpy expression, sketched 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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"
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...
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...
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...
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...
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"
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...
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.
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,...
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