art – Fire Oak Studio

Raven Steals the Sun

This piece has been a challenge. I have never used ink stain or the gold leaf before. I am afraid that it might be ruined once I apply the polyurethane. Here is my progress up to the scary last step. I’m crossing my fingers that it wont bleed. If it does, at least I haveContinue reading “Raven Steals the Sun”

Patreon Adventure

Today I set up a Patreon page. For those of you unfamiliar with Patreon it is a platform that allows people to support artists on a monthly basis. Artists generally give perks to the patreons that support them. For example, my tiers are below – Seed – $1 or more per month *My sincerest thanksContinue reading “Patreon Adventure”

Steampunk Fun

I’ve signed up for a Steampunk event in Burlington VT in November. So I am currently working on inventory specific to the steampunk theme. While I do have a few items that feature gears, I’m trying to branch out of just sticking gears on it and calling it steampunk. (See Chap hop artist Sir ReginaldContinue reading “Steampunk Fun”

Painter

I got Corel Painter 2017 for Christmas, but have not been able to use it until today. It has been a lot of fun to play around with. I have only scratched the surface of the program’s capabilities. I am really looking forward to learning the ins and outs. For now, I’ll give you aContinue reading “Painter”

Just a Brief on What’s New

I have been fairly silent on the media front, but that does not mean I have not been busy. Toward the end of last year I did a test run of coloring books. I wanted to see if it was something that might sell. I had a pretty good response, so I am currently workingContinue reading “Just a Brief on What’s New”

Refreshing an Older Piece

I’ve had one bowl that I have taken from show to show. It just wont sell. Similar pieces have sold, but this bowl just wont budge. When I’m brutally honest with my critique, I would have to say that it is probably because the design wasn’t executed very well. It was one of my earliestContinue reading “Refreshing an Older Piece”

Tools, Tips, and Safety – Part 1

Safety My work space is a table in my living room in front of a window. I have two small kids at home, so I do my best to make sure any smoke from the burning doesn’t stick around. I have a box fan in the window that blows outward. I also use a GourdContinue reading “Tools, Tips, and Safety – Part 1”

The Fox

My eldest son has been a little obsessed with foxes lately. So I decided to do something special for him last Christmas. He caught me working on it before it was finished, but I let him believe it was for the business. It was fun working with watercolor again. My son was really happyContinue reading “The Fox”

Motherhood and the Creative Process

Inspiration strikes. I rush to find paper and pencil. Lines flow from my hands and I am entering the zone. That place where the rest of the world falls away and I focus on the task at hand. Time has no meaning here. Then the baby cries. The sound that no mother can ignore. I rushContinue reading “Motherhood and the Creative Process”