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This doodle took the form of a fish for some reason!

Impressionist koi pond watercolor

Progress? The finished Illustration!

Watercolor jellyfish with negative painting and multiple washes to give depth. Ph Martins no bleeding white created a glow effect

Digital illustration of a woman enjoying the water at the introverts retreat.... not a soul around.

I drew, I collaged, I pasted and just arted in general. Times are good!

Drawing is coming along. Next post will be the finished product... hopefully haha.

Kingfisher is a digital drawing completed on the iPhone 7+ (im looking at getting the ipad pro next month!) This is 1 of a current 6 pieces with the collective title 'Birds Of A Feather' leave any suggestions for birds

Koi Fish Watercolor

Something spontaneous(ish), as usual.

Digital alteration of a journal doodle...

52"x80" woven blanket

The best that I know in summer is cottage life in Finland countryside. This is the image from the lakeside. Angling on a pier in perfect style. The color of the fishing hat and waterlily make a perfect match.

butter # i give up counting: small tortoiseshell

Today's cut-up fest, inspired by the works of Anthony Burgess and Stanley Kubrick.

butterflies # ????? : two holly blues. This was a hard one and worthy of an art block with top and bottom wings distinguishing the species, composition and pose was almost impossible. Cue two of the Holly Blues! :)

Second (and final) attempt at fish in a teacup ...

Doodling fish in a teacup. First attempt.

Art journal 2-page spread with layers of paint, ephemera & doodles. Might not be finished.

Don’t get caught here unawares… I don’t suggest you take the stairs. The treasure that this castle keeps, deep beneath the water sleeps. But if you’re patient with the tides, there’s another path it hides. Quickly now! Find the door! and hurry back onto the shore. For the moon, she will not wait to turn the tide and flood the gate. Don’t get caught here unawares… I don’t suggest you take the stairs.

The monsters we create A collection of creatures born from our impact and existance on Earth. This is a work in progress project, it doesn't yet have a name, but the story becomes more clear every day. Soon I will have more details about it, until then take care, this runner is taking a real shape and it's after you. He is the money maker, the greedy, the selfish buyer of unnecessary things with money he doesn't have. Sounds familyar? 7x7 cm linoprint © Maria ! Balan, 2018

Paper cut out

Based on the Childish Gambino Song/Music Video

I'm making an effort to finish what I start in my sketchbook.

Inspired by the trees of thailand. This took a long time to finally finish. Fineliner drawing. Prints are available as well ✌️

Digital painting depicting the Irish summer; enjoying a 99 at the beach.

The Right Pen For The Job: Started with a Pilot Custom 742 PO. Finished with my 3776 Century UEF. Ready for color.

Doodling has become an essential part of new beginnings in my life. The blank page is encouraging unplanned art that surprises me and pushes me in new directions. This piece speaks to me of fresh starts and flowing into the future full of change and magical possibilities.

Whether I make a stamp, pattern or a digital colored illustration, it always starts with a drawing. Preferably made with a 0.05 fineliner.

Two fishes meeting