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I'm pleased with how this turned out. I cannot wait till February when mine blooms.

Just before the Christmas rush really intensifies and we bid 2024 adieu, it’s time for me to break in another sketchbook… Given the timing of it all, and life in general right now, the name “The Watt Nows” seems very pertinent for this new volume!

I still haven’t got round to watching the second Joker film yet, but if the reviews I’ve read are true then this random verse I scribbled down to accompany my drawing checks out!

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

I have given my students the problem of creating 100 self portraits in 20 days on 5x7 in paper. The challenge is to create something other than an image that depicts a 'dead-pan' stare. When the brain is given a problem, it goes to work immediartely to solve that problem. I have seen some wonderful solutions. This is a tall order for teens who are sensative to judgment and still developing in thier perception. It has generated wonderful discussions of self-awareness, world view, and judgment. Those who engage in the exercise in an authentic manner have only good things to say about the experience. It is not an exercise for everyone. We are on a journey. Be Bold! Be Honest! Draw what you see. Draw what you think. -Peace

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

This is a simple watercolor and pen drawing of a witch hazel tree in winter bloom with an owl perched on top. I love the witch hazel shrub and am thinking of creating a picture book showcasing the plant throughout the seasons.

The solar eclipse was incredible for me on many levels ~ In deep mediation the movement of the solar eclipse inspired me, grounded me and offered an intense level of focus and internal balance of the feminine and masculine within us all ~ Parts of this ongoing collage has been done with the left hand. Grounding and clearing tools I like to use: Florida water, Sage ash, Palo ash (all ethically sourced and pure)

Inspired by my children when they tried to help with the garden when they were toddlers

Pen and watercolor

Micron pen and watercolor

Micron pen and watercolor, 9x12

Hungry sharks…

Even under the sea things are jelly

Watch out for this guy! He's not messing around this winter.

Abstracted lionfish, as part of a project where I'm drawing animals using different art styles/techniques each time. Made with digital watercolor brushes.

Lindsey and I watched Princess and the Frog

Something Arthur Clarke and 2001 inspired to conclude my current sketchbook :-)

Manta ray of sunshine!

At a friend's house watching football today. Asked Lindsey for a prompt. She said our friend's dog in her jersey.

More stickers! These mushroom flavoured ones were created by @katrinblackwater :-)

Carved rubber stamp with watercolor snail collage.

Experimenting with digital watercolor brushes.

Another moody landscape. I wanted to work on water and light while using digital pastels. This is not AI nor is any part of this AI.

I hunger for roly-poly... Grrrrr

Just trying out my new wood-less watercolor pencils.

I aimed to have the water look believable while painting a jellyfish with long flowing tentacles. Drawn digitally in Rebelle 6 w/very minimal effects. This is not AI nor is any part of this AI.