Giants of the ice Almost as white as the snow Roaming wild and free I hope we have polar bears for a long long time. Today’s stamp is a Christmas tree…
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Cardinal
Cardinals are such perky birds. The nice thing is when I moved from the Northeast, the cardinals were here, too. I get to observe them in a different environment. They sing a lot down here and they tattle on predators and raptors. I am always amazed at their bravery. I did a sketch of aContinue reading “Cardinal”
Menorah and reindeer
Day 6 – Menorah, in the books. Carve December – I somehow did the wrong prompt for yesterday so here’s ‘moon.’
Bells and packages
Today’s prompt is Bells and this is my submission for today. Also, my Carve December stamp for today is a package. The prompt was ‘depth’ so I improvised, lo.
Ski Lift
I almost didn’t do this prompt but I am not one to avoid a challenge, especially when I really got into doing the background. I pulled up a few of my photos from a Colorado trip as a reference and I found that the Apple pencil was well suited for doing the trees. I hadContinue reading “Ski Lift”
Puffin
This prompt was easy because I made a pamphlet book for my grandkids a few years ago that was about Arctic animals, puffins being one of them. I have not shown this book outside the family so this is the first time that I can remember actually posting one of the illustrations on my blogContinue reading “Puffin”
Icicles
The toughest part about being an artist and promoting your work is the marketing part. I try to schedule my posts but sometimes I get behind and this is one of those times. The holidays add another list of chores to an already busy day. Taking 5 minutes to take a photo can be aContinue reading “Icicles”
It’s December….Again
December is such a busy month and I scratch my head when art challenges pop up for December. Especially when the list hits right before the start date so that you can’t prepare ahead of time. It almost seems sadistic. Getting off my soapbox….Shannon McNab’s “Daily Sketch Challenge” prompts for December are very helpful andContinue reading “It’s December….Again”
Absence
Absence You were the last thing we wanted You came to us on a warm summer evening Tiny and sick dark as the night We took you in and you grew on us You thought you were a chihuahua You ingratiated yourself into our hearts Soft and silky svelte and lanky A queen in yourContinue reading “Absence”
Night carnival
I thought this was going to be a difficult subject to illustrate until I remembered that I sketched a few amusements over the years, most during the day. I referenced those sketches and sleeted the Tornado ride for this illustration. I had a lot of fun doing this….
Gina Lento: Fine Art and Illustration 