Sketch Update

I'm trying a few things with this piece. Raised the value key but increased the contrast for a more dramatic effect.

Another RPG Character

Here is another character for Echoes of Heaven.

American Idleness

Okay, confession time. I am an American Idol fan. There. I've said it. And while I'm at it, summer isn't summer without So You Think You Can Dance. Now you know my two secrets. So, while I'm on a roll, I'm admitting that I was mesmerized by Adam Lambert's rendition of "Ring of Fire"on AI last night. It was sort of a creepy delivery, but I was captivated by the arrangement and his incredible vocals. I was not a fan of his version of "Satisfaction", but last night showed just how unique and gutsy this singer is. And has anyone noticed how much this kid looks like Elvis. I believe, that underneath the Richard Alpert eyeliner, black fingernail polish, and symetrical haircut is a good-looking kid with a great smile. Like Kelly Clarkson, Adam possesses an awesome vocal instrument. Wish he could simply do his musical theatre thing, instead of this goth drama. I would pay good money for a CD of Adam singing Broadway tunes. I wonder how he would fair with opera? I know...enough of this silliness and back to the easel.

Winter Faerie Study #2

Got rid of the feathers and changed background a little. Did more refining on the sketch as well. Wonder which type of medium to use??

Winter Faerie Color Study

I came upon a small picture of a cardinal on a branch in snow in a magazine and instantly imagined a little faerie on it's back collecting berries in winter. This is a scan of a quick sketch, painted in Photoshop very roughly to get an idea of color and such. I think I need to downsize the feathers in her hair. A tad too much.

Painting - final

Finished painting tribute to my little granddaughter Moran, for my daughter. She's watching out for all of us, CC. XXOO