Jan
06
After making a composite of a few adorable photographs, and after a few practice pencil sketches, I create the initial drawing with watercolor pencil on a block of Aches Hot Press French watercolor paper.
Next, I use a wet brush and some additional watercolor paint as I begin to wash over Amy’s features.
Then I focus on Owen.
And finally I go back with a darker wash to intensify certain areas, like their beautiful eyes, trying not to overwork the expressive strokes I created initially.
Nov
05
Eddie, my Australian Shepherd puppy, has fine taste and only nibbles on my most expensive blocks of French watercolor paper. Ugh.
Jan
30
This is Ziggy and he’s a giant, fluffy bear/dog. Watercolor on Arches Cold Pressed fine paper. To see more animal portraits, visit the illustration page. Here are a few thumbnail practice sketches and some in-progress images.
Jan
01
Two new watercolor portraits of some bonafide cuties, Meg and Will! Each painting is on 12″ x 16″ cold-pressed Arches fine watercolor paper. Go to the illustration page to see more portraits!
Dec
20
Some little watercolors for my brother-in-law, the great outdoorsman. Last year he shared a special elk hunting trip to Oregon with his son, my nephew Chip, also a great outdoorsman and miraculous brain cancer survivor. For more information/inspiration, check out Chip’s Nation Pediatric Cancer Foundation
Dec
05
Holiday special on pet portraits, because they’re part of the family too! Email a few images of your furry friend, and I will try to capture his or her unique personality in a custom illustration. Pencil, watercolor, ink or charcoal, varying sizes.
Go to the illustration page to see more portraits!
Dec
01
Holiday Special on portraits! Simply email me your images and I’ll create a custom illustration. Pencil, watercolor, ink, or charcoal in various sizes. Go to the illustration page to see more portraits!
