What is on the Easel?

Woman

all finished!

Jan13

Woman

I do not normally do peopel portraits but its a new year to try new things.

Jan 12

Large Deer

Since Marvin the Moose is sold I and working on something to replace him at Hair Mantra in Fort Sask. Meet Darlene the Deer!

Jan 11

Deer, Mountains, and Trees

My last round canvas. Im not really to fond of this shape. It is slightly hard to tell if it is straight.

Jan 11

Turtle

Mom and baby turtle on the beach

Jan 10

Woman

Work in progress

Jan 7

Wildlife Painting

It's a bit too cold to paint in the garage today, but that won't stop me! Yesterday's 2 finished pieces are giving me momentum for this new large-scale wildlife art. Thinking of featuring a buck or deer - the antlers will be a showstopper. More pics coming soon! #wildlifeart #handmadecanvas #deerhunting

Jan 5

New!

Mini -painting in the works!

Jan 4

Maple

Getting cuter

Jan 4

Hoshi

Better with ears

Jan 4

Frenchie 1

All finished and for sale! He is adorable!

Jan 3

Woman

Smoothing out the skin and adding cheaks, chin ect

Jan 3

Frenchie 2

Another frenchie in the works

Jan 2

Woman

Landmarked all the important parts.

Jan 2

Frenchie 1

Painting in process

Jan 1

Moooose

Moose is finished and for sale.

Dec 30

Lady

I started over. Now I am back to where I was before I stripped the plaster.

Dec 28

Lynx

It seems like I have been working on this one forever. The colors are not working out.

Dec 28

Moose

Texture is finished! Time for Color.

Dec 28

Oshi

Hoshi had his ears clipped. Portraits isn't my greatest skill. This will be a year that I work on some portraits.

December 28

Maple

Work in progress is progressing. I am starting painting from background to foreground and vice versa to see if it makes a difference in the level of difficulty.

Dec 28

Wolves Under A Pine Tree

Previously titled "Tree Mist" I decided to rework this into something new. The tree mist was very flat and not much color. I extended the plaster to make more lush and 3D branches and added some wolves under the tree. It still seemed to be lacking some color, I could have added a sunset in the background but I decided to go with snow. I am glad I didn't strip the frame and decided to save it!

Dec 23

Custom Art

Did you know you can order some of my previous works? You can also customize a piece to your liking. Change the size, color or design your own piece. This was ordered from a previous work but bigger. There were some edits to the trees to help them fill the space. It came out great!

Dec 23

Lynx

Still working on the wild kitties.

Dec 21

Short Break is over

Time for Christmas magic! Back to finishing what I started! Commissions are always first in line. I have one more custom art piece in progress but I will be working on it into the New Year!

Dec 21

Phoenix Completed

Phoenix is completed! Many layers of fiery feathers

Dec 21

Blue Mountains

All the drawing is done!

Nov 27

Moose

wildlife in progress!

Nov 27

Japanese Spitz

Tiny white doggo! Kinda creepy without his snout.

Nov 26

Frenchie

A small portrait of a Frenchie. Time to practice those portrait skills

Nov26

phoenix

Still a work in progress

Nov26

Wolves

Welcome the timy little pack of wolves

Nov 26

Axolotl

Cute little guy shall be pink!

Nov 15

Pine Tree

Already feel this is looking better and fuller.

Nov 25

Axolotl

first stage

Nov 23

Tree

A redo on the lone tree. Still needs more texture or possibly some forest animals.

Nov 23

Phoenix

I was adjusting the photo editing to get a feel for what the color scheme will be.

Nov 23

Sunset Pond

Just need some clearcoat and it is ready to go!

Nov 11

Phoenix

I painted some orange to see if I still need to add some more feathers or if I am done.

Nov 11

Hammerhead

I decided to repaint this one. the shark was purple and some other crazy colors. A more realistic approach makes it less of a shock to the eye.

Nov 8

Phoenix

More plaster work on the tail is required.. Painted a basecoat to get a better idea of what needs to be done.

Nov 8

Lynx

Did you know a group of Lynx is called a chain?

Nov 4

Pond At Sunset

Time for the painting phase! Burning sunset to make the most of the metallic copper undertones! I will have to do some retouches of the grass and make it a little more lush.

Nov 4

Pond

I added the undercoat but decided to add more grass.

Nov 3

Phoenix

Many, many feathers to go!

Nov 2

Pond

Tiny lines of plaster for the tall grass.

Nov 1

New Painting Alert!

Tranquill pond in progress!

Nov 1

Ghost Mouse

The little creature is finished!

Oct 31

Ghost With Black Cat

I love cats, black cats have a spazzy personality I love! I have yet to own an orange cat and have been looking for that special kitty as an addition to my cat family.

Oct29

Finished and posted for sale

Definitely on the dark side of my previous lighthouse art. The details really give this piece a sense of unfinished abandoment.

October 28

Abandonded Lighthouse

Almost finished!

Oct 27

Bison At Sunset

All finished and ready for a new home!

Oct 27

Drogo And Squirrel

2 Best friends are finished and ready for a new home

Oct 27

Mouse Ghost

Last ghost of the series! Mouse ghost with purple background!

October 27

Gilded Rabbit

All finished and ready to run.

Oct 27

Abandonded Lighthouse

Progress update! Super excited share the progress. Not sure if I will add more details.

Lap cats do not discriminate. Any lap will do.

Oct 16

Prep time

9 new canvases are ready for your ideas! Prices start at $30 for a 4x4. Send me a message for an estimate!

Oct 15

Custom Art

Drogo and Squirrel

Making progress!

Oct 15

Drogo and Squirrel

I have decided to name Acorn Man Drogo. A fitting name for a mythical forest creature or humanoid creature if you prefer. Almost finished and will be available soon.

Bison

Gold undercoat for a lush sunset. Grazing bison has a tail I missed in the intial plaster process.

Oct 14

Acorn Man and Squirrel

Base colors and background are finished.. Time for some details.

Oct 14

Bison at Sunset

Basic outlines completed. More details to come

October 12

Phoenix

I have done a few phoenix in the past but I have new ideas, mainly layering of feathers and leaves.

Oct 8

4 Lynx out for a walk

I am going to attempt a blurry background. There will 2 lynx out of focus and 2 in detail.

Oct 8

Bison Sunset

Something a little different. I have not painted a Bison before. I finally saw one out on a drive to Elk Island park and decided it will be my next subject.

Oct 8

Lighthouse

Details, details and more details. Only a 4" x 12" definitely a challenge.

Oct 7

Acorn Man With Squirrel

A cute little couple. I think the bowl will have blueberries!

Oct 7

Swinging ghost

All finished! click on the image to see more

Oct 7

Bear with Trout

All finished! Click on the image to see more.

Oct 7

Bear

Getting close to the end. I am always surprised when this happens, I always think there will be more to do. I have learned over time to take a step back. I have overworded paintings before to the point I had to start over. More isn't always better.

Oct 5

ghost

Metallic undercoat for a fun Halloween feel

Sept 29

Bear with fish

Loose painting to get a feel is there needs to be more plaster added

Sept 29

Bear

Starting with an undercoat.

Sept 27

Rise From The Ashes

Its been a long time since I created some feathers I am looking forward to this one. I have started to add the structure I will lay the feathers on top of.

Sept 26

Abandoned Lighhouse

Carving out the windows and adding the top level where the light will be. I did draw many details that will require wire to be the used.

Sept 26

Acorn Man and Squirrel

The hardest part is getting started on the texture, planning how far to go with the relief and what part of the background to paint in. I have learned over time to remember that it can always be removed, shaped or carved out.

Sept 26

Swinging Ghost

Im putting extra deltails on the trees and moving on to shaping the ghost. Debating if I should use real string or just plaster.

Sept 26

Bear

The bear is coming along and getting close to finished with the sculpting.

Sept 26

Acorn Man

Acorn man is always befriending the wildlife. What should I put in the basket?

Sept 26

Super cute halloween

Ghosts like to swing too! Trees are on!

Sept 22

Phoenix

Rise from the ashes. The canvas has already been covered in plaster in the front and the sides for the rounded edges. I do a drawing separately and trace it on to the canvas because it is impossible to draw on a textured surface.

Sept 22