Painting - Octopus

Paint is not my favorite medium - mainly because I haven't mastered it quite yet.
Just this month, I have been commissioned to do quite a few paintings (this octopus being the first).  I am loving the challenge so far....


Outline of the beast and beginnings of the garden


Garden complete - on to touch ups, color, and a background

Octopus - 2015

Acrylic Paint

24'' x 48''

Animals in Nature

Spring just around the corner puts me in a flowery mood

Sketchbook Doodles

Painted Purses

Hand painted some wallets and purses to get a feel for Angelus Brand leather paints.

Loving it so far!

White leather large clutch

Purple front flap wallet

Front flap cross shoulder hand bag

HOBO wallet

Inspiration

Conversations with friends recently have really got my brain thinking in new ways.  Everyone is going through something.  These drawings were inspired by some of those conversations.

The Reach

Ahead of Yourself

Escape

The Creative Businessman

Smaller Drawings

Sketchbook within arms reach.

Draw Every Day

I have felt so motivated and inspired by drawing each day.  It has been a great way to decompress from work an daily life while I learn new skills.  I can see my own improvement daily and notice myself thinking more creatively in all aspects.

 Updates to older pieces