Last weekend I participated in Sketch Fest for the first time. Sketch Fest takes place once a month and is, as described on the site, a “24 hour creative jam session with artists across the world, brought to you by Ellen Million Graphics.” The artists pick prompts and do a 1 hour sketch of theContinue reading “Sketch Fest and New Work”
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Yay for Studio Space
I’ve moved across the country. It was a stressful, but fun adventure. But because it was such a huge undertaking, my presence on the internet has been scarce. I am finally to the point that I can post more regularly. I have been busy busy busy. I am still trying to find one of myContinue reading “Yay for Studio Space”
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”
Spoons!
I’ve been busy burning wooden spoons. They are quicker to make than the bowls, which makes them an ideal project for weeks when the non-art parts of my life are hectic. Wooden spoons are a traditional wedding gift. I designed my Love Birds Spoon (see below) with that in mind. Both spoons are available to purchase atContinue reading “Spoons!”
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”
Hummingbird Commission
Here’s a peak at my latest commission. A 7 inch beech bowl with a hummingbird design.
My First Commission
Here it is. I am so proud of how it turned out. It is a 10 inch Beech bowl decorated with a butterfly, ivy and heart design.
Yay Spoons
I finished my first pyrography project last night. Pyrography on wood really makes the house smell cozy. If you like it and would like to buy it please check here. It was a lot of fun and I cant wait to do more. I’m working onContinue reading “Yay Spoons”
Wood Bowl Design Preview
Starting in late September to early October, I will be decorating wood bowls using pyrography (wood burning) and offering them for sale. Here’s a sample of some of the designs I will be offering. By the time I start production, I will have many more designs to choose from. I have already received a lotContinue reading “Wood Bowl Design Preview”
Fire Oak Studio 