Work In Progress of a piece in my new series

Work In Progress of a piece in my new series

by | Dec 7, 2015 | blog

This 4.5×4.5 work is on Baltic Birch and is drawn in graphite and charcoal. I recently started adding various wood stains and paint to push the figure back into the wood. I enjoy the feeling of the figure emerging from the wood and not being drawn on top as if it...
Working on Multiple Projects in the Studio

Working on Multiple Projects in the Studio

by | Dec 6, 2015 | blog

As a Fine Art and Commission Artist, the studio can get a little crazy. Today I am working on both a new commission piece while simultaneously layering values on my latest fine art piece. Having fun going from one piece to the other! Thank you to all my clients that...
Superior Ink Printing Commission

Superior Ink Printing Commission

by | Dec 5, 2015 | blog

This work was a commission through a company in Denver, CO called Superior Ink. They are proud of their Sroq automatic press. When I was asked to create an illustration for them I wanted to incorporate equipment that is used and unique to their business. The Octopus...
Caught in a laugh attack finishing this large-scale work

Caught in a laugh attack finishing this large-scale work

by | Dec 3, 2015 | blog

I find when I work on a large scale I tend to get delusional with the amount of hours I will work on it straight at one time. I start not being able to see even three feet in front of me because I have been so close up to the work I am creating for hours my vision...
Always Gathering more Supplies

Always Gathering more Supplies

by | Dec 2, 2015 | blog

When the work you create is primarily on wood, Paxton’s Hardwoods is the place to be! I spend so much time here; they have the most beautiful types of wood and the friendliest people. Every time I go in there I am educated on a new type of wood adding to my list of...