Work in Progress: Lusus Naturae (Loch Ness Monster) pt II

I got some more work done on my new artwork depicting my take on the Loch Ness Monster (which is a sort of mix between a kelpie and a  plesiosaurus, two of the creatures often associated with the Nessie folklore). I hope to finish this by New Year's.

Work in Progress: Lusus Naturae (Loch Ness Monster)

I started a new artwork a few days ago, first staining the paper with various colored inks as well as red wine, and then starting the pencil sketch. Now I am currently inking in the artwork and I expect to be at that for a few more days. "Loch Ness Monster" measures 22 x 30 inches and I will most likely (if I am happy with it when it's completed) be submitting it to an art show  in 2012.

Here are some photos of the work in progress.

New Prints Available

I've made four  new archival art prints available today via my Etsy storefront as well as my own website.

Artworks available as Giclee prints now include:

War Horse

12 x 16" on watercolor paper, $60

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African Grey Sunset

8x10" matted to 11x14", $30

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The  Muse (Portrait of a Cat)

8x10" matted to 11x14", $30

Half of Sales Price benefits CAPIC CATS, a charity based out of NJ

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Portrait of  a Sea Otter

8x10" matted to 11x14", $30

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Latest Artwork: "The Muse (Portrait of a Cat)"

As I mentioned earlier in my blog, I will be one of 60 specially invited artists to participate in the first annual Art Show at Malvern Retreat House from Feb. 1 - 5, 2011. This debut show was created by former artists and jurors at the annual Immaculata University Art Show, which has gone on hiatus. For the February exhibit, the most successful artists from Immaculata's show in 2011 were invited to participate in the launch of the Malvern Retreat House's art show.

What this means for me is I wanted to have a bunch of new artworks ready for display, including some smaller works. Since I was having so much fun with the paper mosaic technique on artworks created earlier this week, I decided to make another one in small size for the upcoming Malvern show.

But I also wanted to kill two birds with one stone, so to speak. In late November I had adopted a kitten from a cat rescue group called CAPIC CATS in New Jersey. One of the women who organizes rescues had asked me to create a logo for them. I designed one yesterday based off the artwork posted below (which was inspired by my new kitten, Magnus). In addition, I am selling archival art prints with half of the proceeds to benefit CAPIC CATS via my shop on Etsy.

Here are photographs of the original work.

"Muse (Portrait of a Cat)"
8 x 10 inches
Mixed Media and Paper Collage on Wood Panel

To purchase an art print of the above work, with 50 percent of the sales price benefiting CAPIC Cats, please visit my Etsy shop.

Latest Artwork: "Portrait of a Sea Otter"

I was asked to do a last-minute commission for Christmas the other day so I spent the whole morning and afternoon putting together this new piece. If you are interested in commissioning me to do an artwork please email me to discuss rates.

"Portrait of a Sea Otter"
8 x 10 inches
Mixed Media and Collage on Wood Panel

Please click on an image to enlarge.

Latest Artwork: "African Grey Sunset"

"African Grey Sunset"
20 x 16 inches
Mixed Media and Collage on Wood Panel
(media includes oil pastels, colored pencils, ink, tea, paper, and acrylic gloss