peacock feather

Try as I might I cannot paint an authentic looking peacock feather.  The bottom one is getting closer but needs work.  Maybe when I get my new books it will help.  Drawing on the Right side of the brain and a color book by the same author.  The top and middle are what I "think" a peacock feather looks like...

Found more fabric that matches the bedroom.  Bought a few yards of it and going to make Riki his own blanket so he can leave mine alone.  The little brat chewed two rows of beads off the scarf the other day.  

another inktense t shirt

The inktense fades out a lot in the wash but I like the look.  Reminds me of water color.  The design is a "mic".

painted t shirt

 Riki has been helping me with my latest project.  By helping, I mean laying on the spot I'm trying to work on.  He is so cute!

dylusion journal

White washed with gesso and did some gel pen doodling.  Wish I had left the color bright.  Next time I'll know better.  

dylusion journal

Pinterest background page.

dylusion journal

There is a really cool gelli print under all the messed up part...

I spent weeks trying to paint my view and finally had to print a picture to make it happen.  Why can't I paint from nature without the photo?

Streetcar named Desire

I think this is finished.  Mixed media on slate.

five chalices

I'm not sure why I did two of the same thing.  Weird.  I was inspired by a door picture on pinterest.  Hmmm?

Anemone

This old calender inspired me to play in my journal.  I like this page much more than the last.

1925 journal

Played with my new pencils for the last page. This is an art project I found online from a 5th grade teacher. So fun!

Pencil Heaven

I rearranged my pencils this morning. I put the most treasured and used on the outside. Graphitints, inktense, and watercolor pencils. I have a complete set of lyra skintone that have never been used. I really enjoy the water soluble pencils and ordered some more inktense this morning. I think I have a pencil problem.

I started with soft pastels and sprayed with a workable fixative. Then,I went in with more color from my graphite, ink and watercolor pencils. I see this as a future canvas. Love all the color.