Thursday, March 31, 2011

ACEO no. 1





ACEO no. 1

What do you see? Shown in all orientations.

Pen & ink on Strathmore watercolor paper. 2.5 x 3.5 inches. 
31 March 2011.

for sale

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03.30.11





03.30.11
Bird of Paradise, Peacock, Feathers, Fins, Fish, Birds, Stripes, Zebra, Camouflage

What do you see? Shown in all orientations.

Pen & ink on Moleskine watercolor paper. 5 x 5 inches. 
30 March 2011.

for sale

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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Orrery


Orrery

Pen & ink on Moleskine watercolor paper. 5 x 7 inches. 
29 March 2011. 

for sale
prints also available in the shop

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Monday, March 28, 2011

Keys (study)


Keys (study)

A study in watercolor of antique skeleton keys. Painted over about five sessions as I learn to see differently: in color (!), with dimensionality, more realistic & less abstract. This is the third watercolor painting I have completed.

Watercolor (and coffee) on Fabriano cold press acid-free watercolor paper. Page size approximately 8 x 10 inches.
March 2011

not for sale




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Cherry Blossom


Cherry Blossom

Pen & ink on Moleskine watercolor paper. 5 x 7 inches. 
27 March 2011. 
for sale

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Sunday, March 27, 2011

Quilt


Quilt

Black pigment ink and watercolor on Fabriano cold press acid-free watercolor paper. Image size: 5 x 7 inches; page size: 8 x 10 inches.
21–22 March 2011

not for sale



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Saturday, March 26, 2011

Marbles


Marbles

Pen & ink on Moleskine watercolor paper. 5 x 7 inches. 
26 March 2011. 
sold

Illustration Friday: Toy
Three marbles: an Akro Agate "Lemonade Oxblood," an M. F. Christensen & Son "Brick," and a Master Marble "Meteor."

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Sunday, March 20, 2011

Bloom


Bloom

Pen & ink on Moleskine watercolor paper. 5 x 7 inches. 
19 March 2011. 
for sale
prints also available in the shop

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Friday, March 18, 2011

Red String of Fate


Red String of Fate

Pen & ink and watercolor on Moleskine watercolor paper. 5 x 7 inches. 
18 March 2011. 
commission 
in the shop:
hand-painted prints
black & white prints


According to the East Asian legend of the "red string of fate," the gods tie an invisible red string around the ankles of two beings who are destined to be soul mates. In this interpretation, the string spans length and breadth of existence (represented by an island surrounded by the sea) intertwined with the stages of life while still binding two souls together.
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original pen & ink drawing, prior to painting


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Hummingbird II


Hummingbird II

Watercolor on Strathmore watercolor paper. 6 x 8 inches. 
18 March 2011. 
not for sale

Illustration Friday: Cultivate 
Not a literal interpretation this week, rather a personal one. Up until this month all my work has been pen & ink; now I'm adding watercolor to my repertoire. I'm teaching myself, and this is my second "real" painting as I cultivate my skills.




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03.17.11


Only when one's separate selves join and take flight can one know freedom and authenticity.
self, selves, separate, boxes, breach, wings, winged, flight, freedom, truth, authenticity

What do you see?

Pen & ink on Moleskine watercolor paper. 5 x 7 inches. 
17 March 2011.

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Mt. Fuji & Kite



Mt. Fuji & Kite

Inspired by the two series of 19th-century prints of views of Mt. Fuji by artists Ando Hiroshige and Katsushika Hokusai, this ink & watercolor painting was created to honor and support Japan and the victims of the earthquake and tsunami one week ago.

Black pigment ink and watercolor on Fabriano cold press acid-free watercolor paper. Image size: 4 x 6 inches; page size: 8 x 10 inches.
17 March 2011

The full purchase price goes to Relief International and is earmarked for Japan relief.

sold
prints to support Relief International are available on Etsy





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Monday, March 14, 2011

Latte


Latte

Pen & ink on Moleskine watercolor paper. 5 x 7 inches. 
14 March 2011. 
sold

Illustration Friday: Stir
My take on "latte art" — the milk is poured with a gentle stirring motion to create patterns, shapes, and designs.

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Hummingbird I

Hummingbird I

Watercolor on Strathmore watercolor paper. 6 x 8 inches. 
14 March 2011. 
not for sale


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Butterfly Marble


Butterfly Marble

Pen & ink on Strathmore watercolor paper. 6 x 8 inches. 
12 March 2011. 
not for sale

prints are available


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Wednesday, March 2, 2011

1st Street


1st Street

Pen & ink on Moleskine watercolor paper. 5 x 7.5 inches. 
2 March 2011. 
for sale

prints are also available

close-up



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Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Snail's Bridge to the City


Snail's Bridge to the City

Pen & ink on Moleskine watercolor paper. 5 x 7.5 inches. 
28 February 2011. 
not for sale
prints are available


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