From My Studio

From My Studio is a behind-the-scenes look at my creative process, works in progress, and the inspirations that shape my art.

  • Artwork,  Product Review

    Don’t Butter Me Up

    Buddy here is an interesting crab He is really big.  Covered in barnacles and maybe tough and old!  It’s so big that the crows and seagulls thought better of going after him.  They were very much interested but he was too big for them to tackle.  He was very aware they were nearby.  Not sure how crabs hear but for sure they can see. He kept turning into their direction to keep an eye on them. From what I have observed throughout my entire beach combing experience is that crabs are really on this planet as a food source. So many things and especially birds want to eat them.  Hence…

  • Artwork,  From My Studio

    Icky ick ick ick

    Icky ick ick This is an interesting photo I want to share.  When  working up close and personal on a bug painting  there is a bit of a creepy factor with that level of concentration.  It actually imprint on my brain!  I still feel the disgust… As I was focused on this little painting, I almost jumped out of my skin.  There on my drafting table was a dead roach of some kind between me and my palette.  I stood up in disbelief, moved my canvas away and swatted at the thing a few times.  It didn’t move.  Then I squinted at it and low and behold – the creepy…