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Drawing a Wolf's Portrait
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What comes to mind when you see this portrait? Do you enjoy looking at wolves? I do. They are stunning. They are fascinating creatures. Drawing this beautiful wolf captivated my attention. Notice his eyes. There's a wildness in them. We don't see that wildness in the eyes of domestic animals. I spent quality time drawing his eyes. I wanted to...
Trae and Piper
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This was a special day. I don't always get the opportunity to meet my subjects. I met Piper after I drew her portrait. Piper's Mom texted me many photos. I took my time looking through them. What am I looking for? Is the lighting good? Is the expression good? Are the details that I need present? If not, I ask...
Tell a Story Day - April 27th
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It really is Tell a Story Day... according to the holiday insights website today we celebrate story-telling of all kinds. It's the perfect day to share the story of "Daisy." This is my first short slideshow video with narration and background music! Below is the transcript. To watch the slideshow video click this link: https://youtu.be/Ez-VF-pfU04 Did you like watching...
The Making of Henrietta - Slideshow Video
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It's always a lot of fun to sit down and starting painting. Before I do that I spend some time thinking about the design and composition by drawing a few rough sketches. When I like what I see, I begin to imagine all the possible color combinations. I love to look back through the pictures to see how the painting...