The Majestic King

The Majestic King

The Majestic KingI found a picture of a lion laying in a field. I felt that he looked very regal and confident. The bright oranges and yellows make the lion stand out. Most of my art pieces are created on smooth black paper. For this one, I used a sheet of black paper...
Cardinal and Lilies

Cardinal and Lilies

Cardinal and LiliesI was commissioned by a man who was looking into having a tattoo drawing created into a pastel drawing for a friend. I recreated the tattoo image by putting the cardinal in a scene. Colorful lilies of yellow and orange are mixed in with playing...
Chimp In Hiding

Chimp In Hiding

Chimp in HidingThis pastel drawing was created for someone who loved primates. My favorite part about Chimp in Hiding is the innocent look on the chimpanzee’s face and kind eyes. The black paper creates dark shadows that help give the drawing some depth and helps the...
Dragon of the Sea

Dragon of the Sea

Dragon of the SeaDragons have been my favorite creature since I was a teenager. They are powerful magnificent beings with a symbolic meaning throughout many cultures. At one point I got into reading books such as Dragonriders of Pern by Anne McCaffrey. She was very...
Heidi and the Butterflies

Heidi and the Butterflies

Heidi and the Butterflies Heidi was a Weimaraner that I had a over 6 years ago. It was great taking pictures of her because she posed and stayed so easily. I always took photos of Heidi and then used them in my art. I caught this confusing expression on her face when...