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The Magical Acorn and it’s a long and skinny one

I drew this magical acorn a few weeks ago when the leaves were still brilliantly coloured and hanging on the trees here in Saint John, NB. They have since fallen to the ground and certainly do crunch under ones feet.
Using Faber Castell Pitt Artist pens in both black and sanguin I drew the body [...]

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Martha the Elephant – Illustration

I drew her with Pilot G-tec C4 pens, Pilot Hi-tec C pens, Pilot opaque white ink, water and Prismacolor Verithin colored pencils on 8.5 by 11 inch (21,6cm by 27,9cm) smooth white paper.
I should add that this illustration was inspired by Christopher Dewan of The Urban Sherpa. He’s beginning an online literary magazine called 3 [...]

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Pinwheels and Hello!

In between unpacking boxes and creating order from chaos in my home I’ve found the time to doodle more than once in this little burgundy linen covered sketchbook with my favorite pens; Pilot G-tec C4’s and Pilot Hi Tec C’s.
So yes, I’m breaking the silence and beginning to immerse myself into blogging again through posting [...]

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The three little kittens they lost their mittens

This is almost vintage Jessica Doyle. I completed this illustration in 1995. It was drawn in pencil, painted with watercolour and highlighted with both ink and coloured pencil on Arches watercolour paper.
The original measures 12 by 12 inches / 30,5cm by 30,5cm
Three little kittens they lost their mittens, and they began to cry,
“Oh mother dear, [...]

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Cool Hand Painted Art Beads

A selection of the most recent *OOAK Art Beads that I have painted with India ink and acrylic. They are each varnished three times for durability. The small blue one in the foreground measures 5/8″ or 15mm.
This post from earlier this month featured a close up of one of these beads.
*OOAK – one of a [...]

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Artist Tip #16 – Why on earth did you buy that?

Have you ever stuffed your cart so full of art supplies, paid for them, lugged them 1000 clicks across an international border only to be strip searched for stolen erasers!

OK, I did buy a few bags full of paper, pens and other artist sundries while visiting New York City in the Spring of 1994 [...]

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The Trunk

•Drawn with a Pilot Gtec C4 pen on Fabriano acid free paper.
•Photographed on ultra cool Orange Bristol Board.
•Size is 10″ by 10″ or 254mm by 254mm.
As always, much of the art posted to this blog is available for purchase in my Etsy Shop. Thank you.
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The Hopper Eleven Swinging its Tail

A one legged creature with one foot and three toes swinging it’s tail circling into oblivion.

These one legged creatures with three toes are common amongst my art. Found on flowers, on eyes and hoppers, a creature of my own creation they tie “it” together for me as an artist. A signature style of sorts.
I began [...]

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Moody Blue

I have been decorating, giving as gifts and selling little miniature boxes for over 15 years. When I think about that, it makes me smile. It feels good to know that I can stick with something!
There is only one thing that has stayed with me through sickness and health and that is the gift of [...]

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Outstanding Artist – This woman draws ladies!

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Standing on One Foot with One Eye Open

Materials – Black pilot G-tec C4 pen on salvaged acid free paper.
Size – This is a miniature drawing, 2.5 by 3.5 inches which is standard ACEO size.
ACEO – Art Cards Editions and Originals
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Solvent based Markers are Dangerous to You and Your Artwork

Who would have known that? I didn’t. DUH!
Last night I was researching markers and pens as I am in the market to purchase a set. I wanted to buy this set from the art store where I work as I do get a nice discount. Sharpie Markers were out of the question as the [...]

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Draw so you will not use drugs when the condom breaks – drawing

The doctor walked in and looked down at the pad of paper.
“Did you draw that?” she asked.
“Yes, I draw so I don’t use. Keeps me sane.” I smiled and stepped up to sit down on the examining room table two days ago.
Periodically, I can only draw
what I think and feel.
Words do no justice,
to emotions
with no [...]