Update 2/9/13

After my holiday shows, I was in a bit of an art slump. Things have picked up a little recently. I am working on some character concept designs for a story I may or may not get to writing. It is good practice for drawing people even if I never finish the writing part. I’veContinue reading “Update 2/9/13”

Commission Sale

I would really like to get painting again. I miss it. I can’t do anything really big right now, because of my pyrography projects, but I am opening up 5 commission slots for small (4×6) paintings.  I’ll be offering these at a discounted rate of $15 plus shipping. If you are interested, please comment or sendContinue reading “Commission Sale”

April 11 Update

Here’s my finished tattoo commission – A character sketch for a really long term project – Practice sketches from my sketchbook –   Commission Status – Dog Nouveau – transfering drawing to canvas Knotwork tattoo – finished Anniversary Spoons – finished Eagle Spoon – on hold, spot open   I have one spot open forContinue reading “April 11 Update”

Dog Nouveau and Smoke Bowl

Dog Nouveau One of my current commissions is a pet portrait of  two adorable Boston Terriers. And since my client is open to it, I’m going to share my steps in completing the painting. Here is the sketch I will be working from From this point, I will be transferring the drawing to the canvas.Continue reading “Dog Nouveau and Smoke Bowl”

News and Spring Commissions

News I am moving across country at the end of April. My move has been brought on by a lot of drama in my personal life and is unexpected.  I need to raise some funds quickly. To do this, I am having a 20% off sale at my ArtFire store (http://www.artfire.com/users/FireOakStudio) and I will be auctioning off some ofContinue reading “News and Spring Commissions”

The Letter F

F is for Fir tree. Here is my latest finished letter of my Celtic Tree Alphabet.         Spoon pictures will be coming within the week. I just finished a commission based on my Love Spoon design. I am also working on a tattoo design commission.  I will be opening up my commissionContinue reading “The Letter F”

In the Works

I have big plans for this blog. I am going to be doing some tutorials, featuring other artists, and plugging some great resources as well as posting my works in progress and finished pieces. Currently I am working on my Celtic Tree Alphabet, a couple of new spoon designs, and a very complex bowl design.Continue reading “In the Works”