Do you want to improve your drawing skills? There are many ways to go about this. In my post today I share one of the ways I learned to improve my drawing skills. “I want to get better at drawing.” What does that mean? Do you want to learn...
Jan132016
Improve Your Drawing Skills
Dec232015
Miserable Kid and Perfectionism
This kid looks miserable. I don’t know how old I was. Based on that haircut, probably about 8 or 9 years old. My mom, bless her heart, helped me bake the cake and make all the different colors of frosting (By “helped” I mean she most likely did all...
Dec22015
Sneak Peek – Owls
Here’s sneak peek at what’s on my drawing table. This latest project incorporates one of my favorite animals, the owl! I’m working to make this picture very dynamic and am excited about how it’s progressing. I will be painting it in oil. At this stage I’m working on tracing...
Nov252015
Something Silly – Flying Turtles
Sometimes we just need to be silly and these aviator turtles are just what I needed. I plan on painting them in oil. Enjoy!
Nov182015
Kneaded Eraser to the Rescue
Sometimes I need more information to complete a picture but don’t have the budget or time to do an elaborate maquette or huge amounts of research. Kneaded eraser to the rescue! This thing has been stalactites, stalagmites, tombstones, a sci-fi piece of diagnostic tech, and various creatures. By sculpting...
Nov112015
Women’s Art Festival
Edit: do NOT park on the street. It’s not allowed and cars are being ticketed. There is FREE parking in the Wells Fargo ramp 1 block away. Come check out the 23rd Annual Women’s Art Festival. ONE DAY ONLY. I will be selling holiday and birthday cards, prints,...
Nov42015
Art Reception
Coffee Hour, Artist Meet and Greet This Friday, November 6, 2015 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Cheryl Hawkins Tax and Accounting will be hosting a Coffee Hour and Artist Reception. 700 Seville Dr. #204 Jordan, MN 55352 (952) 222-8272 Several of my paintings, including the rare pastel “Persephone and Demeter”,...
Oct282015
IlluXCon 2015 Wrapup
I definitely want to do this show again. It’s first come first serve for purchasing a table for the evening Showcase so I’ll have to be quick on my feet. Differing Opinions One person commented that the prints of my latest painting didn’t really look like the painting and...
Oct212015
IlluXCon 2015
I’m prepping for IlluXCon which takes place weekend in Allentown, PA. My newest originals, “Golden Dragon Eye”, and “Voodoo Queen (Woman of Power)”, are framed and ready for their debut! You can see them in person this weekend. I will be in the evening Showcase Friday, October 23, 8:00...
Oct142015
Voodoo Queen (Woman of Power) Painting
She’s done! I’m exited to show this finished piece. I’ll have the framed “Voodoo Queen (Woman of Power)” painting, and the pencil drawing with me at IlluxCon during the evening Showcase 10/23 and 10/24. This time I did an underpainting with acrylic Raw Umber and then painted with oils....