Hummingbird Study

I’ve never drawn a hummingbird before, but I got an idea for a new drawing that involved one, so I thought I’d do a little study first. Here it is:  

Music Speaks Louder Than Words

I took my boys to a trial class at a local dance studio this weekend, where, thanks to my oldest, they both got quickly recruited into an all-boys hip-hop class.  There are times, I think, when you can tell the difference between when a child (or anyone) just likes...

Letting Go

Whispered Dreams“Listen to the mustn’ts, child. Listen to the don’ts. Listen to the shouldn’ts, the impossibles, the won’ts. Listen to the never haves, then listen close to me… Anything can happen, child. Anything can be.” -Shel...

Headlines

Portraits have always been something I’ve struggled with.  I am well versed in the proportions of the human face, and think I can draw them well. My weak point, however, is making them resemble anyone specific.  I have yet to develop an eye for that je ne sais...

Catching up

Oh February, thou art like the harpy, which, to betray, dost with thine angel’s face, seize with thine eagle’s talons!¹ Even your holiday of love, and unseasonably warm weather have done little to distract me from the egregious stresses you have wrought on...