Giant Pacific Octopus. 11x14 ink on Bristol

Wildfire Dryad. 9x11 ink on smooth bristol paper.

She’s mourning the loss of her forest. But, she will survive and replant. But for now she mourns. Or so says my youngest son who refuses to believe she’s burned alive.
We lost my oldest son to a reckless driver on 3/23/24. Still healing.

Man of the Forest. 11x14 ink on Bristol.

So, I haven’t been feeling creative lately. Dealing with an anniversary of loss. I meant to be working on a tribute piece for my son who died on his motorcycle 3/23/24. I just couldn’t. So instead when I felt up to it I worked on this. Sepia fine liner pens, watercolor, and golden ink.

Didn’t know Caturday was a thing. How’s this old drawing? Ink on 60# sketch paper. 8x10. #caturday #art

So I’ve been quiet for a while because I was struggling with this Gaia picture. I used ink fine liner, ink and brush, alcohol markers, and color pencils. But, i finally got to a point to let it go. #art #mixedmedia

Thank you! I’m working on a feminine version. More Gaia or goddess. It’s like a painterly version of zentangle. And so much fun to stitch the different elements together in composition.

Black long haired cat. Sitting in among brightly colored flowers. She has a fluffy mane-like ruff and reddish highlights in her coat. This was line drawn with fine liner pen and color painted in using bottle ink and brush on smooth vellum bristol board. She is 9x12 inches. This was completed in December 2024.

This is the original sketch from a year previous to show how much I’ve improved. It was done with a combination of watercolor and ink. I abandoned this piece when I accidentally dropped a blob of green ink onto one of the flowers. Unlike watercolor ink will not lift off the water with a little patience. It pretty much stained everything. I had not discovered gauche at the time or I would have probably used that to cover the mistake. Instead I put it aside to revisit when I wasn’t angry about it. And, I’m happy I was able to redo the piece with newer skill, technique, and better quality inks.

Here’s an ink drawing of my childhood best friend. Isn’t she gorgeous? I always loved the red in her black coat. The second image is the original sketch from a year previous to show how much I have improved. 9x12 ink on smooth bristol.

I could totally agree with that. But sometimes the one we like less is the one that speaks to someone else. I prefer the original but can see your reasoning for the edit.

Eh, I fail as often as I succeed. Each new piece I work on is a learning process.

That’s beautiful. I haven’t gotten the hang of markers yet. Still trying because it fascinates me. I use fine liner pens, bottle ink and brush. I’ve only been successful with using markers for shadows and highlights. And signing really dark ink drawings. But getting better at practice.

Rep. Jamie Raskin with workers of the CFPB:

"These people need a basic lesson in the U.S. Constitution. Elon Musk didn't create the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The Representatives of the people of the United States Congress created the CFPB."

Something that seems to escape MAGA.

I’ll have to try that. Thanks

The Maidens. 9x12 ink and watercolor on bristol paper. #artist #sealife #watercolor #drawing

@everyheron.bsky.social would love this.

I did an octopus on a watercolor canvas board. It was very difficult for me to work. I was wondering if you found the one you use difficult or if maybe it was just the cheap one I used. The layer of pigment would lift off if I applied another layer on top. Even if fully dried. Took forever to finish

I tried to do a pangolin in sepia once with zentangle patterns on the scales. It just became too much. I like yours so much better.

Thanks, man! I have been playing with new techniques and better inks and paint. It’s vastly improved the outcome.

Welcome to blue. It’s pretty chill here.

Spring is drawing closer and I can’t wait. Here’s a drawing of a succulent to tide me over until then. 4x6 ink on bristol paper #art #nature #inkart

Federal judge blocks DOGE from accessing sensitive U.S. Treasury Department material The case, filed in federal court in New York City, alleges the Trump administration allowed Musk's team access to the Treasury Department's central payment system in violation of federal law.

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Iguana, 9x11 ink on bristol paper

Pairs well with “eat the rich”

This is my husband.

What’s irritating me right now is people that dissed me for being a liberal are now like, ”see, I told you this would happen“. Like they weren’t on board with this until recently. You can scrape the bumper stickers off your car but you know how you cast your vote. And, now you can live with it.

My son was not diagnosed until age 14 but it was a game changer for him. I hope it will help you too.

Melvin would be a good choice. When I looked at him I thought Marvin.

This weeks watercolor practice. I’d like to say this simple painting was easy. The first misty mountain I painted was. But, then I couldn’t replicate it. I have a hard time with this loose style of painting. Maybe I’m used to seeing my pictures in line art. Doesn’t matter. Keep creating. #watercolor