Three Pelicans

I started these three pelicans several years ago and let them sit in a drawer for a long while. Pulled the drawing out a couple of weeks ago to finish it up. I had hit an obstacle because I had not figured out what exactly the birds are sitting on. As it stands -- or as they sit -- the back two are supposed to be on a waterlogged log, and the closest one on a rock. I may add more contrast to the rock. What do you think?

Two to Go

These two pieces were donated this week to support a fundraiser for the Alzheimer Foundation. One is a photograph of Coyote Brush (shot in my backyard) and the other is a study that I'm doing for a painting of three pelicans.

Up For Bid

Each year, I try to donate some art to our school's silent auction. This year I am donating this pelican done with pencil on black paper. It is a study for a painting that I plan on doing with three pelicans.

Mule Ear Texas

This painting is of a place I've never been to, Mule Ear, Big Bend National Park, Texas. The painting was done from a photograph by Megan Time, although anyone that has ever visited Mule Ear, may not recognize it. Thanks, Megan.

Iris

I realized that I haven't posted much to this site, I'm going to try to do so more often. I'll start with this Iris which I just finished for a pastel class I'm taking in Santa Barbara. I love the picture simply because the photo it is based on was taken on a trip to Japan.  I visited a temple that was well known in Japan for its Iris. It was a great experience!

End of the Year Drawing: Great Gray Owl

I normally don't use colored pencil but I wanted to use up some black paper that I have so I decided to do an owl. I'll post the finished drawing and a couple of WIP (Work in progress) shots.

Stormy sea... or is it stormy sky?

I had fun working on this small piece of art. Since it was a rainy week-end, it was the perfect piece to work on... Now if I can only take a little more care with the horizon.