'Macaroon' Painting and Sculpture

I had the privilege to complete a double commission of a Toy Aussie named Macaroon. A painting as well as a sculpture, so much fun! I tried a new approach to a pet sculpture this time around by painting it from a single-color base. I think this is my new way of doing sculptures - I adore the results!
I've included the reference pictures sent by Macaroon's owner.

11x14" Acrylics

3x4" Polymer clay sculpture with acrylic paints

Adventurous Macaroon in the snow of WY

The base, waiting for its paint job

Finished painted sculpture! I almost don't want to give it up!

Majestic over the shoulder view

The fluffy little bum

Arial view

Paw details and signature

Sassy little Macaroon =)

Big Projects 2015!

Since the last book cover design (see last blog post), I have done many small sketches and small projects. Tune back in for this years' Christmas card design, more book cover designs, and more from my new excursion of portrait work! Until then, enjoy the past three big projects I've done.

First ever window painting job. B's Coffee in Fort Collins.

Portrait class at college is really stretching me!  Here's my first ever finished portrait.

 One of my best friends in pastels.

 Second book cover design for Denae Christine's Royal Deception Trilogy.

This is on it's way to be finalized and the finished product will be up soon with links!

Sunsets

Both of these were commissioned by a young cowboy bachelor for his house.

 

 "Orange Oil" 

 3 pieces, each 12"x24"

 Acrylics

"Horsemen Sunset"

18"x24"

Acrylics

Grasshopper Pump

Grasshopper Pump

18x24"

$175 - This original is sold but I liked it so much I'm willing to do another on commission

Acrylic Paint

Panzy

Panzy

14x14"

$75

Acrylic paint

Coffee and a Tree

Coffee

14x14"

$75

Embers and Ashes

16x20

$120

The Latest!

Have A Hoot!

12"x12"

$150 (Original SOLD)

Acrylic painting

 Freckles

12"x24"

Acrylic painting from the picture below

New Beginnings

This drawing has a lot of meaning to it.

It was done as a gift for a friend and an art class assignment.

(Sorry, the picture is a little crooked.)

Ink and colored pencils 8x10"

Dolphin and Panda

This was done as an early Christmas present for a friend of mine

4 1/2 x 3 inches

Fall Leaf

14" x 14"

Acrylics on gallery wrap canvas

Skiers

This is a commission done for a friend of mine.

Sorry about the bad lighting of the picture.

12x14" Ink and colored pencil

Sunflower 2

This picture is a little bright but I like this sunflower MUCH better than the last one.

30"x40"

Sunflower 1

I'm not very happy with how this one turned out but my mother insists that I don't paint over it and that she be allowed to keep it. So, check back soon for a picture of Sunflower 2.

24"x36"

Fox

Ink and a gel pen on my notes.

Recent Sea Life

My first attempts at sculpting an Orca and Manatee. I'm quite pleased with the results. :)

For others

Here's some pictures of a few finished drawings I've done on request of my fellow classmates. A squirrel caricature, a seagull of peace, and a thirsty camel for a t-shirt design.

Switchbacks

This one was inspired by my classmates and our recent five day backpacking trip in the Tetons. Those switchbacks were killer!

Once again, this is a sketch from my sketchbook done in pen.