Catch and Release Trout - Block-in

I worked on this today.  I blocked-in this Brook Trout.  This is from a photo from the motivation file, which is cut out photos which intrigue me.  This will need some more color variations in the scales, which is the beauty of these creatures.

Pagoda, Washington Monument, and Cherry Blossoms - Close to being finished

So no traffic problems tonight on the way home, so I worked on this painting.   I worked on the water and reflection, added highlight detail to the blossoms and just generally added detail, worked on softening edges, and plotting the finishing touches.

Sugar Maple Sketch

Tonight is a pencil sketch from the weekend.  I had the Hell commute tonight because of an accident on the beltway.  I new record of stupidity, the 4 hour commute.  So no artwork tonight just dinner a post and to bed.  Hopefully, I can get some real work done this weekend.  I use lead pencils with dark lead, 8B and 9B for the darks and an HB medium dark pencil with a blender and a kneadable eraser to get the lighter sections inn this sketch.

Pagoda, Monument, and Cherry Blossoms update

The commission for the Pagoda, Washington Monument and Cherry Blossoms is almost finished.  The water still needs some work, the blossoms need some highlights, and some small details need to be added to the pagoda to give it shape and depth.  It will be finished by the end of the weekend.

Happy Birthday, Tiffany!

Today is Tiffany's birthday, the oldest daughter.  She loves her Sci-Fi, comic book characters, and video games.  So here is a Bat Girl sketch for her.  Personalized with red hair, Blue eyes, and Doc Martins boots just like she likes them.

Apple Tree Sketch

A little pencil sketch of an apple tree.  Enjoy some artistic variety as I continue to practice and experiment.

Dry Fly - Royal Wulff

This is the block-in of an experiment oil study of a Dry Fly Fishing Fly.  I have put in the basic colors and will add fur, fuzz, and texture to make it more realistic.