Howling Wolf

I have always liked wolves. This painting shows a cute little wolf pup learning to howl just like all of the older wolves around him. I discovered a used book on wolves with terrific photos at a local  Barnes and Noble store. So I bought it and started sketching. Ink and watercolor. 

Colored Fish

During the holidays, I did some playing with underwater scenes. I did two or three under-the-water paintings where I used maskoid then added layers of washes. The fish who are swimming happily were drawn and painted with no real fish in mind--it's easier that way. There are times when I play only--this was one of those times. Enjoy my colorful, experimental creation. Ink and watercolor.

A Cat Named Gustov

I do not draw and paint cats very often, but before Christmas I got the bug to do some of them. This one, named Gustov, is a nice close up view. I drew it from a photo because I don't have a cat that would stand still long enough for me to draw. It seems I just get the bug to do certain subjects for some reason--wolves (I love them), underwater scenes, cats, dogs--then I won't do those subjects for a long time. After doing commissions (which puts the pressure on any artist), it's nice to draw whatever I want to draw. Ink and watercolor.