Ilga Jansons' Faves

I have a hard time trying to decide what my "style" is. This comes closest I think. Plus I LOVE drawing chickens. These are two of my own grumpy ladies.

Last from garden perennial series. Watercolor and pencil.

It's been an interesting week, one of which had events I didn't expect to affect me as much as they did. I'd like to say something that occurred was surprising, but quite frankly, it wasn't. It's concerning how far things have gone and how some seem to feel indifferent to or even support them. We'll see what will happen, 11 days can't pass soon enough... besides that, time ticks on. A bit too fast in my opinion, but it is what it is. I know this drawing isn't my usual style, but something about drawing like this feels mindless for me, it lets me zone out and disconnect.

I named it "fictional dinosaur" to cover that I'm not able to manage proportions and perspective of a real T-Rex. Naming can be as powerful as a pen :-)

Drawing of my cat Sofia 9x12 pastelmat

A "longer" colored pencil drawing, took about 4 days, 6.25" x 6.25". What originated from a moment of frustration turned into me staring at some flowers in our house, and then into the drawing I now present. The piece's original purpose has shifted, and hey, that happens. I'm not sure what I'll do with it now, but I'll figure something out...

Satch’s perhaps the most resourceful dog on the planet. His legs are fast, his nose is keen, his mind is set, but the world has grown too complicated for a dog even as well-equipped as Satch. His owners got lost and he does not know how to find them in this never-ending maze of smells and sounds. Thankfully, he stumbled upon Neal. He will know what to do.

Watercolor Illustration of Staghorn Cholla

From a series of about eight drawings on bristol board, approx 14 x 18. Pencil and watercolor.

Watercolor Illustration

Watercolor of my older brother and his best friend. Time has separated them, but this is how I remember them. From a reference photo.

Swanky cats was a commission I did recently. The image is A3 and was sooooo much fun to do!

A close friend recently lost their family pet, Joey. As a tribute gift, I did his portrait. I usually just draw people, so this presented quite the challenge for me. I have never attempted to draw animals/pets. Bic4 Ballpoint Pen, Sanrio Novelty 10 Colour Ballpoint Pen on Archival 8.5" x 11" paper

Fineliner portrait of Bracken, a German Sheppard Labrador cross

Watercolor of a coworker's bulldog who recently passed. Winsor & Newton Pro watercolors on Arches cold press 140 lb

Another pet portrait!.......I'm just loving doing these.

A doodle that features different leaves and patterns. A fun piece to use different green gel pens on tan paper. Also featured on my IG.

Drawing Prompt Submission

Its staring to be gift time. One down ...countless to go.