The Howl

The Howl

Pyrograhped Gourd

A little something I do on the side. Wood burning gourds.

Gourds don't photograph well due to the shine. 

Sam Bass

Sketch

Carbon Ink

watercolor

Who would have imagined I'd meet two random guys wearing top hats this month! Guess it's that time of year.

While at the Barstool Open, a charity event in Benson, NE for the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation I met this fine gentleman who graciously went out and got the rest of his outfit when I asked to take a picture of him in his top hat. Unfortunately although I'm please with the rendition I did not capture Sam's likeness as I had wanted in the drawing. Practice, practice, practice. That's why I'm doing these. Also a shout out to my watercolorist/Illustrator friend Kathy Jurek who helped out with the colors for the teeth. Not sure I did thit right though.

Dad's Boots

Pen and Ink

Watercolor Wash

More sketches.  I'm wishing I hadn't put in the inked wash in the background. Learn and Live.

Allen Hall

While at Fine Arts on Fifth in Malvern IA I met Allen Hall. He graciously posed for a picture.

I've been trying to take small bits of time to practice my sketching skills. Really I wanted to work my way to some fast on the spot figure sketches of people but can't let go of my detail oriented issues. I recently ordered a Platinum carbon fountain super fine pen that is just a wonderful pen! It's water proof. Also a Kuretake sumi Brush pen that is water soluble. This is what the top hat is done in. This sketch went fast easy! Sometimes your subject matter can inspire you!

Poinsettia

Poinsettia

9x12

Colored Pencil on

Gessoed Cradle Board

First time working on the gessoed cradle board. What a pleasure! The tooth was great and the finish was very satiny. If you're interested in this piece take a trip to Malvern IA and go to https://www.facebook.com/FineArtonFifth/