Tag Archives: Acrylic
Corn study from life charcoal
Caption about the corn study
Tooth Fairy Art
The Tooth Fairy character design was based on a four year old friend named Aubrey. Painting this quilt was a blast. I also like nostrils and freckles. Especially nostrils. Even dog nostrils. I always wanted a cool bed. Maybe a … Continue reading
Slugs & More Slugs
After painting slugs for four straight weeks, it feels great to ship the art outta here!
Ten Turkeys Cover
Here’s a sneak peek at the cover for 10 Turkeys in the Road (acrylic, and charcoal on illustration board). I hand-lettered the the red circus poster type face, which is based on vintage Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey posters. … Continue reading
10 Turkeys Art preview
Final art for 10 Turkeys in the Road by Brenda Reeves Sturgis shipped this week to Marshall Cavendish Publishers in NY. Here’s some art shot on the easel with my camera, along with the pencil sketches. Near the end of … Continue reading
Turkeys Almost Finished
I’ve been painting final art for the Ten Turkeys in the Road book for WEEKS. Fourteen spreads plus the cover, back cover and spot art will be done tomorrow. Here are three spots. I’ll post more final art as soon … Continue reading
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Gathering Shells 20 x 24 | oil on canvas
By the Pond 16 x 20 | oil on canvas
