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All the elements were drawn by hand, with Prismacolor markers used to create what would be vastly contrasting tones after b/w conversion. The composition and b/w conversion were done in Adobe Photoshop. © 2016 Joe Blend. All rights reserved

​Sketching for a new illustration with my Osprey Pens Milano fountain pen.

This image was created to be a limited print to go along with my new book, 10 Years of Daily Drawings.

illustration for a comic

Morning doodle. It's hard to get anything else when doodling is near the top of the list. Not that I'm complaining. ;)

Sometimes all you need is a good hug

I was lucky to see severals Great Gray Owls in fields not so far from my home. That’s inspired of catch that feelin

Acrylic on wood cutout

Hand painted checker face for a friend.

Acrylic paint on foam before glassing

One of my original pen and ink drawings. Drawn on an antique piece of paper. The piece measures 3″ Wide X 6″ Tall Signed and Titled. Comes packaged with care and a tracking number.

Ideas for foral pattern

This is a black-and-white revision of an illustration I made (hand-drawn) for an American Red Cross e-newsletter years ago. The original was in color; however, considering my current work is predominantly black and white, I thought it appropriate to update the illustration for my portfolio. © 2007-2018 Joe Blend. All rights reserved.

Told ya! More - Ink straight on Paper- Letters. I really enjoy doing these :)

Pencil on Kraft paper

This was done for my first Scrawlr Box challenge. Which I was super excited to finally get to try, and I loved the supplies that were in the box. I am really happy with how this has turned out, it brings the two things I really like together; deer antlers and flowers.

Who run the World ? Girls !! •

My phone bill arrived.

Series of work trucks seen about the town.

One of my original pen and ink drawings. Drawn on nice cotton paper with a laid finish.. The piece measures 5" Wide X 8" Tall Signed and Titled.

This is a picture that I drew with someone with a bow and it says Smile at the top. The rainbow and all the color is to show happiness.

Because I really like Botticelli's illustrator style.