TODAY'S FEATURED POST
Sheilah Beckett and the 12 Days of Xmas
Happy Holidays everyone! I hope you all got the art supplies you wanted and all the positive feedback from ADs you hoped for! While we sleep off the food comas, here's a little holiday treat, in the form of my favorite holiday (and lesser-known) illustrator, Sheilah Beckett. [caption id="attachment_79113" align="aligncenter" width="1223"] Most of the 12 days of Christmas in one spread[/caption] I have a 3 year old nephew and this is the first holiday season…
YESTERDAY’S POST
One Ring to Rule them All
November 20, 2024 - As a long time fan of the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien and Middle-earth, my interpretations of the One Ring dive deep into my past as an artist. Here are a few samples over the years, with recent examples including my love of portraiture and painting hands. [caption id="attachment_78828" align="aligncenter" width="1094"] Sauron, ink and watercolor, 1983[/caption] [caption id="attachment_78827" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] The Ruling Ring, Oil on Panel, 1997[/caption] [caption id="attachment_78832" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Bag End - Shadow of the Past, 24" x 36" Oil on panel, 2011[/caption] [caption id="attachment_78826" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Isildur - One Ring to Rule them All, Oil on panel, 11" x 14", 2022[/caption] [caption id="attachment_78825" align="aligncenter" width="1500"] Frodo's Inheritance, Oil on Panel, 11" x 14", 2023[/caption]
PREVIOUS POSTS
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Gooseberry What? Part A
Friday, February 4, 2011
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Gooseberry What? Part B
Friday, February 4, 2011
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Head Down. Painting and Drawing.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
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Two in one
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
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What To Do When Someone Steals Your Art
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
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A Teaser
Monday, January 31, 2011
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