working on line and style for some of my more cartoon/comic-esque work and here’s one of me that i feel turned out really nice! using tombow calligraphy pens.
Author Archives: mari
painting practice!
cotton candy: wip
working with more green then normal, but it’s fun so far. trying a new neutral piece to hang in the living room!
pink lady (unfinished!)
i never finished this cute gal (overworked her to death, sadly) but here’s my fave pic of her before she was drowned in layers of acrylic!
sketchbook (2 pictures)
paintings: sublime & majesty.
free time!
around 70-80% of my free time (mornings, evenings, days off, etc) is spent being artistic in SOME capacity. days where i’m not painting with acrylics, i’m drawing in my sketchbook, playing with watercolours, or ink pens. days where i’m not visually artistic in some way, i’ve likely been doing creative writing, or perhaps out with …
abstract owl!
i’ve been practicing drawing more natural elements, such as animals, and so far owls have been one of my favourites! here’s a brightly coloured barn owl that i’ve been working on. it’s taking more time then normal, but i’m enjoying her so far! what’s your favourite animal to paint? let me know!
finished!
this is a 24×36″ acrylic on canvas with a gel matte finish! The finish is new, and makes it feel so fancy (to me, anyways). i have plans to properly photograph this with my dslr, so here’s an iphone pic to enjoy in the meantime!
spring thoughts
i’m thinking about spring colours today, the daffodils in my neighbour’s yard and the yellow roses outside my work building, and the pink cherry blossoms by the water! i’m feeling inspired and positively motivated. after work, i plan to pick up another 24×36″ canvas to play with on my days off.
acrylic fun!
spring is coming! the combo of new spring colours along with the bright blues of the pacific ocean near my house are very inspiring. i’m enjoying painting with my windows open for a spring breeze and the sound of birdsongs – here are some colour studies to enjoy.
watercolour warmup
unsure if I’ll finish this gal but I’m having fun with blending and layers!