Feather Song In My Society6

I hope you are taking the time to still send snail mail....

I think our mailboxes and hearts need it now more than ever!

You can get this design of mine in my Society6 shop

More designs and exciting goodies coming soon.

A Good Day Is A Day With Misa

I am enjoying this newest image...

Especially because I have Misa by my side as I work on it.

Getting Back To It...I Hope!

Sorry for that sudden long absence you guys...it's been a rough go.  I was diagnosed with another chronic invisible illness and about a week after that my honey hurt himself and he almost died...

But I think things are calming down, I've missed this blog of mine.  Give me a chance to catch up

and I'll let you all know briefly what's been going on.  Thanks everyone for your patience XO.

Florin Blue

Hey everyone.  Sorry about that short absence, I've been having a hard time with the usual pain.

Here's another new lovely, I am calling this one "Florin Blue"

I am slowly setting up shops elsewhere so it's not listed in my usual Etsy shop but if your interested

you can sign up to Keep In Touch and I'll let you know when & where and how it lands XO

Toowhittawoo

Hi guys today I wanted to show you a brand new image I recently finished up

"Toowhittawoo"

I had such fun with it.  It's only my 2nd image done in the dreamy Faber-Castell Polychromos.

Sign up to Keep In Touch on my website

and I'll let you know when & where prints etc land XO

Pishner Coming Along

Mr Pishner Toppingale is almost complete, the colored pencil part is atleast.  People always ask me how I come up with my character names but it's no secret & it's simple, they just pop into my head.

I have quite a few new pieces to show you all but my scanner is still dead & I haven't found

a decent replacement that I am happy spending my money on yet so bare with me!

Pishner Toppingale Started

I have to be able to work in all kinds of corners of the house...

wherever a bunny needs company is where I have to be able to get some kind of artwork done...
On top of getting up every 10 minutes to see what a rambunctious bunny is up to
I also move between my work areas scattered throughout the house ALOT!

It's proven to be the only way to mix my two passions of bunnies & art
(with a life of debilitating chronic pain!)

For example, in Jaks room, I have several pieces going, coloured pencils, mixed medias & weaving's.
Whiles 'Florin Blue' is being done in the living room for the evening bunny rotation.
In my downstairs studio I have 3 lino cuts in progress, pastels, sketches, computer stuff etc
and than in Higgins area I have sketchbooks and a desk set up for when feltwork/stitchery strikes me.
Whiles in a corner of Misa's rooms, on a teeny desk, I just conjured up this new bird character...
it's my way of having 9 buns & still getting lots done, it works...most days, when the pain isn't bad! 

Florin Blue In Progress...

Guys...look...Florin Blue is looking really pretty so far...

(Is it bad or cheesy when as artist says that?  hmmm I don't think so really,

we've got to like our own work after all because if we don't how can we expect anyone too right!?)

Anyhow, you know that excited feeling you get in the middle of a new piece,

that "This Is Going To Be One Of My Best One Yet..." feelings?...

I've got that feeling with this one & usually with that feeling I move slowly so I don't mess up

but with this one, I am so anxious to see how it turn out & if I was right, it's speeding right along.

(Well okay okay...speeding along as quickly as colored pencils allows anyhow ha ha!)

Florin Blue Started

I started a new bird...you've been seeing it's progress if you follow me on Instagram.

I like to title my pieces early on in the process if I can, it helps me connect with the piece, 

So this one is called "Florin Blue" because for some reason 'Florin' to me is a pretty name that I think of when I think of something feathery and 'Blue' because I am seeking beauty & peace in a sad time.

Feather Song

All done...I've titled this one

'Feather Song'

prints will be in my shop by the end of this week, they may be in a limited edition.

A Mix Made In Heaven

I started in on a new bird...

It's Polychromos on Stonehenge & that mix is heaven.

Two Inklings

I am just about done these two guys...I just have to scan them in and clean them up abit.

I can't wait to show you, especially since I think they will make gorgeous wall art XO.

Another Inking In Progress

I started a couple new ink drawings...

 of course any art is done better in the presence of bunnies.

A Heron In Progress

Here's a peek at something new.  I've been so inspired by herons, I'll show you why later this week.

Here is a newbie in Micron pen...

There isn't enough time in a day to work with all of the mediums I am addicted too...sigh!

Flying Feathers

This one came out of nowhere...

and I can't wait to get colour to it.

Loving Linos

I've been diving back into an old medium
I fell for way back in high school but haven't done in awhile...

linocut printmaking.

I am currently using Softoleum (pictured here) but it's a bit too rubbery for my liking,

so I am anxious to use it all up and trying out some good old vinyl flooring...

 

 

I am having breakfast next week with the beloved man who got me addicted to lino-cuts,
my friend who was also my high school art teacher.  He is a printmaker master supreme himself,
I hang on his every word of advice when it comes to printmaking....and life.
I find myself waking up and instantly craving to get to my chisels & blocks...

I LOVE that feeling...it's a feeling and a high that deserves to be cherished & nurtured.

Nest

For Illustration Friday's topic of "Nest"

 

 

The original has sold but really beautiful archival art prints are available in my shop.



Song Bird Ink

As promised here is that newest bird inking...

 

 

I'll get print versions cleaned up and ready for the shop next week.

Fine Lines & Feathers

I just finished this new inkling up, it took me awhile but here's a sneak peek...

 

Join me next week and I'll show you the finished piece.  I am pretty happy with it.

Cheese & Ink Pens

I am watching some super cheesy but still somehow enjoyable Hallmark mystery movies

 

 

whiles I work on a new ink pen image...this ones looking really pretty, I hope I don't screw it up!