My interpretation of the May Queen is a companion piece to Jack in the Green. Their world is bleeding through to our own. I’ll show more of the process some time after I finish the painting. For now, here’s a shot of the drawing. I hope you enjoy it.
Aug22017
New Art! May Queen
Jul262017
Wyvern Hunting Process
Lunch or dinner? I finished this piece back in May. Wyvern Hunting is now varnished, framed, and ready for display at Gen Con. Loose prints area available through my online store, and I will have both loose and matted prints with me for sale at Gen Con. Read on...
Mar132017
Art Display – Lodestone Coffee and Games
Gaming + Coffee + Art! Starting this week some of my art will be on display at Lodestone Coffee and Games in Minnetonka, MN. Currently NEW large versions of the four elementals are available for viewing and purchase. For this new limited edition print run of the elementals, I’ve...
Jan272017
New Art on Dura-Lar
For my most recent project I’ve been drawing on Dura-Lar. It was suggested by another artist who has had excellent results with the stuff. I’m using the .005 matte film. Like with the vellum I used for previous projects, I drew my lines on one side and am building...
Dec142016
Water Elemental Reference
I couldn’t find reference for the low angle view of the coral and other underwater objects. Flexible thinking was required. I asked myself, what else do I have access to that would have an approximate shape and structure of the things I wanted to draw? Oyster mushrooms! I lit...
Nov162016
Dragon Maquette
I’ve been working on a dragon picture and it was suggested I create a maquette to help me figure out the anatomy. Sculpt a dragon? Sounds like a lovely idea to me! I thought I’d share some of the progress shots in an effort to assess what I did,...
Oct262016
Solo Show at Chilkoot
Starting November 4th, for the month of November a selection of my art will be shown at Chilkoot Café and Cyclery. Artist Reception: Friday November 4, 2016 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Hosted by Chilkoot Café & Cyclery 826 4th Street South Stillwater, MN 55082 Join me for art and...
Oct52016
New Art! Water Elemental
I’m excited to finally release this image online with its companions! This piece is fourth in my series pairing each of the elementals with an instrument. Here the Water Elemental is paired with a harp or lyre. All 4 elements are available individually as limited edition prints. You can...
Jun12016
Owl Man Progress Shot
Finding a balance between imagination and realism. After the lay-in (getting a first layer to start setting up value and color relationships) this time I decided to tackle the flesh tones in the face first before developing other areas. I’m trying for a dusk or night time look so...
Mar302016
Unicorn Show 2
Unicorn Art Show 2, Opening April 7, 2016 I’m pleased to announce that I will be participating in the second annual Unicorn Art Show. https://nemaa.org/events/unicorn-art-show-2 My piece, “Glimpse of the Unicorn” is inspired by a special place in northern Minnesota. It is a digital painting and I will be...