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Grungy doodle of the day. I felt inspired to do something smudgy and decorative and colorful.

The 3x3 Illustration Annual I was recently chosen to be in, inspired this recent doodle. Fireworks went off in my head and then spilled out on this Moleskine page.

a pattern made of illustrated, retro-inspired Italian postcards

The man with a vast red hat met a flower on the pad and asked, "Are you my dad?" The flower said, "No. I'm not the one, but I'll pretend I'm your dad if you'll pretend you're my sun."

"Quick, Stop the Bully Drop!" v2.0, redrawn and colored with Holbein watercolors, 9"x12".

Somehow, the red sky seemed just right for the happy yellow flower.

55 mins “I Never Noticed The House Was On Fire” This is a painting for an upcoming group exhibition about memories. When I was a kid I grew up in a household where my parents were functioning alcoholics. They gave me toys, put me in front of the tv, and sent me outside to play to keep me distracted from what was going on. When I look back almost all of my childhood memories revolve around these things. I became obsessed with these imaginary worlds and I learned to draw by copying my favorite cartoons and characters from children’s books. It was not until I was much older, that the truth could no longer be hidden from me. The imaginary world of cartoons and books kept me shielded from the harsh realities of home. As I grew into an adult that form of coping grew with me as I created my own imaginary places inspired by the ones I loved as a child. A healthy place to escape.

Sketched in Rebelle. Inked with a fountain pen. Colored in Rebelle & Photoshop.

Micron pen and colored pencil on paper

Micron pen and colored pencil on paper

Micron pen and colored pencil on paper

Micron pen and colored pencil on paper

Charcoal and iron oxide recovered from acid mine drainage on watercolor paper

Working on making my cats a little more fun. I added this guy to redbubble and he is available as a sticker and on other items.

I tired using stickermule to turn my unicorn into a magnet.

Morning sketch. So I was waiting for a go ahead on a 20 illo project. One of the illustrations in the project is a pair of “Chucks” so in the meantime I did a much crazier than they will be wanting version. Sometimes you just have to please yourself without all the boundaries.

Colored pencil on toned paper

Colored pencil on toned tan paper

Colored pencil on toned paper

Here's my second sketch for this book cover. This one will be scanned and colored. I drew it with my Pilot Custom 823 fountain pen.

A cat is taking a nap on a red chair.

first post in 6 years, yay this is a study i did to get better at using acrylics. you like?

Ohuhu markers, Ohuhu colored pencils

Copic markers, Ohuhu colored pencils, colored finliners

(Fineliner on 80mm x 50mm coloured cards) Simple drawings to show how the stock colour of a medium can sometimes dictate the subject matter.

My old sona I redesigned. A cat girl with white hair. I forgot the outfit so turtleneck sweat since I wore a lot of those back then

This delicate digital illustration captures the quiet charm of a hazel dormouse, portrayed with soft textures and warm, natural tones. Every fine hair and subtle contour has been carefully rendered, bringing a lifelike sense of warmth and vulnerability to this enchanting woodland mammal. The dormouse’s glossy, expressive eyes and gentle posture invite the viewer into its secretive world, hidden among hedgerows and ancient woodlands. Created using digital drawing apps, this piece blends realism with a tender, almost storybook quality — a celebration of one of Britain’s most beloved yet rarely seen native species.

Ohuhu markers and Ohuhu colored pencils

I was going through some of my old work from a few years ago and I wanted to see the difference. I uploaded the original sketch. I like my art and my style. I see the growth. I. Am. Happy!