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A experimental combination of abstract, geometric lines with organic shapes of gum leaves. Pen, watercolour and masking fluid.

A quick sketch of the Lilly Pilly tree in the garden. It has edible purple fruits that are just ripening. Looking forward to making them into jam.

A rainy day looking out the studio. It seemed appropriate to use water colour and pen.

Lighthouses offer a plethora of possibilities for metaphors. This was an exercise in composition and uses for watercolor.

I found out recently that a good friend of mine's dog passed away. I didn't know how to react so I drew this for her. Ellie was a great dog who loved people and adventures. She's not gone. She's just on a new adventure, making new friends.

Micron pen and watercolor

A foray into art nouveau inspired artwork. It was a stretch for me...

Digital pencil sketch

Gnome sits in the dark and has fireflies keep him company

Pen & ink on Bristol

Pen and ink on Bristol

I started rewatching the Saw franchise

I got a little emotional when I heard the Lahaina banyan tree would make it through the Maui fire. I found a reference and painted a watercolor of the new growth. I come from a Navy family and was born in Hawaii. Let me know if I got the transparency and shading right or if it is aesthetically pleasing.

Azure markers

Sketching freehand in ink. Ink + alcohol markers.

Carved rubber stamp with watercolor snail collage.

Experimenting with digital watercolor brushes.

Azure markers

Ink, charcoal and carbon pencil on paper

Tones of red using my mouse as a subject. I have a desktop aquarium that provided tones of blue.

Ink, charcoal and carbon pencil on paper

Ink, charcoal and carbon pencil on paper

Ink, charcoal and carbon pencil on paper

Ink, charcoal and carbon pencil on paper