traditional art

The source reference image was from an impromptu photo shoot I did several years ago. The available light in the room was magical and the model was just sitting there meditating. Pencil, Charcoal Pencil, Pastel Pencils on 9” x 12” Strathmore Archival Sketchbook Paper.

I drew a line drawing and added a splash of color. If you want to more updates please follow my insta.

A charcoal portrait of my cat, Rex. He didn't seem impressed.

Acrylic on canvas. This was a commission from a friend. This bird is the avian love of his life.

Watercolour and coloured pencil on watercolour paper.

Illustrated with Ink and Ink-Pens on Paper. Urh.-Nr:1811955 Copyright  by Carolina Matthes

Illustrated with Ink and Ink-Pens. Inktober 2020 Urh.-Nr:1811955 Copyright by Carolina Matthes

Scratchboard 5x7 in.

Masters study inspired by Henri Matisse in colored pencils

New painting commission + original sketch. 16x20 acrylic painting on wood. Check out the time lapse painting on my Instagram or on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXnUO5QHHTQ

Gorilla in charcoal and graphite

Salama wearing a floral crown arrangement.

The 'mallows are trying to escape the volcano's explosion of fire and lava. 11 x 14 acrylic on canvas board.

Watercolour portrait of Yoongi from BTS. I'm so happy with how it turned out, I'm not very comfortable with portraits.

Illustrated with Ink and Ink-Pens on Paper. Urh.-Nr:1811955 Copyright  by Carolina Matthes

A freshly sunlit bungalow and front lawn garden.

First post on here and I didn't mean for it to be political! But this is probably one of the pieces that I'm most proud of in their use of bold colours. And I've not really been able to recreate it since.

Frog, moon and stars! Another one inspired by @moonchildillustrations and her #moontoberweekends prompt, this one combines two of them. Fortunately, I had to search for really cute pictures of frogs with their mouths open. By the way, what kind of music do you think the flies are dancing to? : .

Bic4 sketchbook drawing of my hand.

from the présence "Seeds" series.

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Tools: • Graphite Pencil • White Pencil • Kneaded Eraser • Toned Tan Paper Process: https://www.instagram.com/_apricotjams https://www.youtube.com

I think lionfish are very pretty , too bad they are a damaging invasive species in so many areas .