Geez, how long has it been since I set my colored pencils and paintbrushes aside to buckle down and truly focus on writing? Sifting back through the old blog post pile, it looks like it was WAY back in August 2017 (you know, ancient times as far as the Interwebs go) when I wrote about … Continue reading One Last Artistic Hurrah
Time for My Flying Dragons and Little Buddies
That blog post title almost makes it sound like I'm starting a circus of some sort. While I'd love to have a herd of dancing elephants and a few tigers to add to my cat collection, there's just no room in my garden for a show under the big top. Instead, the only show I have … Continue reading Time for My Flying Dragons and Little Buddies
The Curse of the Joshua Tree
Although that blog post title sounds a bit like the title of a mystery novel, the tale of horror in this post is no work of fiction. As you may recall, part of my frantic oh-my-god-I-have-too-much-to-do feelings recently had to do with my need to write and illustrate an article about Joshua trees for the Native … Continue reading The Curse of the Joshua Tree
Red Flowers and Green Eyes
Red and green? Don't worry, the spirit of Christmas hasn't reared it's ugly head again. Instead, it's more of a Dr. Seuss thing. One painting, two painting, red flower, green feline. Hmm...maybe I better stay away from any attempts at Seussian-style poetry and just show you my latest artwork. First Off: A Bunch of Cherries … Continue reading Red Flowers and Green Eyes
Pink Flowers and Exploding Heads
Hello everyone! Let's jump right into the first portion of that intriguing blog post title and take a gander at my latest piece of colored pencil work. Pink Flowers!!! Okay, not the most clever of titles, but if you have a better suggestion I'd love to steal your ideas. Summer Blast? Pink Burst? See, this … Continue reading Pink Flowers and Exploding Heads
Just How Great Is Colored Pencil Paper?
If you're checking your calendars in confusion, don't worry; today is indeed Thursday. Yesterday, I made a journey out to see my summer art venue, which meant no time to visit the Blogosphere. But yesterday was the third Wednesday of the month and, according to my new schedule, it's time for an art supply review! A … Continue reading Just How Great Is Colored Pencil Paper?
A Rose by Any Other Name…
...would smell like baguettes, bacon, or French fries. No, I haven't gotten on the Alternative Facts bandwagon by coming up with some Alternative Shakespeare. Although maybe some of my social media followers have. What in the world am I rambling about? My new piece of colored pencil art, of course. Starting Out by Having Fun After … Continue reading A Rose by Any Other Name…
Welcome to the Peep Show
Hmmm, I may have just changed the demographics of my blog visitors with that post title. Ah well, the more the merrier, right? Besides, I doubt anyone will be disappointed when they see the cute chicks in this peep show. As usual, I started off with a lovely photograph. This time by Case.Janea. See, told ya there were … Continue reading Welcome to the Peep Show
Please Help the Not-Quite-Right Giraffe
Sometimes my projects go better than expected (such as my recent colored pencil zebra drawing). Other times, I think a piece is going along splendidly, but somehow in the end the whole thing just ends up being a bit off. Take for example the giraffe drawing/painting I completed last week. The inspiration came from this darling photo by Gary Jones … Continue reading Please Help the Not-Quite-Right Giraffe
Tammie Painter 