Skaptart

I was a little floored this afternoon to find some videos about some of my pieces on youtube. I'll be working with a new online art auction called Skaptart.  Their website isn't live yet- last I heard a few hours ago they were done with…

The Forbidden Mountain

I'm sure it's not news to anyone who follows my blog that I have a fixation on Disney's Maleficent, the evil fairy from Sleeping Beauty.  I've done sketches of her and her home in the past, and of course it was too fun to not continue.  This…

My First First Friday

In my town of Raleigh, the first Friday of every month is called, appropriately "First Friday" and is set aside by the city as a night when all the art galleries around town remain open until 10 pm.  Everyone in the city knows about First…

Getting ready

I've done it!  I've hung my first collection of art in a gallery! Please forgive my bedraggled appearance- what a crazy  busy, exciting day.  It didn't take me too long to setup the gallery, but getting things ready for a visit from…

The Dragon

I've been practicing my sketches again, and I just can't seem to keep away from my favorite Disney film. I had to put some scribbly flames over her claws, because I can't draw claws apparently.  I suppose I should do a practice study where…

Black and White

I've been having a lot of fun doing paint sketches lately.  Since my mixed media pieces typically take so long for me to finish because of all their different elements, it's nice to have some different techniques I can practice. No…