Vintage Lollipops

(Palette knife only- from start to finish)  This was my very first attempt with palette knife painting, and it was incredibly challenging.  There were tears, anxiety, and moments when I wanted to trash the entire project, but I didn't quit and stuck  with it until the end knowing I'd benefit from the experience. Phew, I did it!   

(Palette knife only- In progress shot)  This is the FIRST time I've ever painted with a palette knife.  It's been challenging, nerve-racking, and I've wanted to punch through the canvas a few times already...but it's also been an incredible learning experience. More to come.

  I spent quite a bit of time studying and pondering over Leonardo da Vinci's drapery studies in hopes of conveying any semblance of texture, form, and realism to her collar, my first real attempt at drawing fabric. I'm thrilled with the results, so here's another peek at this little lady's progress. Hope you like it! First look here

Here's a "very early stage" peek at one of the drawings I'm working on. She's almost ready for her debut... can't wait to share this one! 

Making a good mess in the art studio! 

A look at what I'm working on... really love the vibrancy of this one. 

Nearly abandoned two years ago, it's taken countless hours of awkward and uncomfortable positioning on studio floors, Twister-like stretching and several long days with even longer nights, but a few months ago I finally finished my 4-ft x 5-ft wood panel Ghostship Mermaid mural that I first started in 2011. A triumphant victory dance later ensued. This painting ( seen here ) was one of my first attempts with oil and well, one of my first attempts with regard to art in any capacity. When I sat down to simply "finish wood carving the scales" it quickly evolved into a daunting yet rewarding progression of the entire piece... and I couldn't be happier with the result.