"False Front" 4.5 x 6.5 inches

This started out as a larger, 8 x 10 inch piece, but I thought the other characters I had added were not working well, so I cut out this piece. It seems we all put on a false front from time to time.

This piece is 8 x 10 inches. I had fun playing with shapes, colors and trying to create a three dimensional look.

"Shawnee"

It was a rainy day here in Shawnee County. I got absolutely nothing done around the house. All I managed were the obligatory walks with Asha and doodlling in the studio. I just wish I had a few elves around to do some cleaning and tidying while I spend my time in more enjoyable pursuits. Oh well, at least Asha doesn’t care if the house is a mess.

"Follow"

"Synergy"

I hope to improve my level of technical skill in using ink pens by doing these practice pieces. These are definitely not where I would like them to be.

Pod and Vine

Nothing seems to come out looking normal these days, but maybe that is good.

Listening for the Unspoken Word

It seems that I am always waiting to hear what is never said.

Network

Just an abstract doodled piece. It has been a relaxing fall weekend with warm temperatures and fallen leaves slowing blowing. These are good Asha-walking days.

Angel of the Buried Bone

This is the final card that I made for a swap at iATCs. The other cards in this series may be viewed here.  This card was inspired by my dog, Asha Zoe, who loves to take the treats I give her out to the back yard and bury them.  She will bring them back indoors at some later date, after they have been sufficiently aged and are totally gross. She must have an angel who watches over this process, because she never gets sick after consuming one of these atrocities.

Family Ties

The last couple of months have been a little rough. My mom was in hospitals and other facilities for around six weeks and I had two long bouts of flu. Hopefully, things have settled down. My mom is doing well and other than still having a cough, I am feeling better. I finally spent some time in the studio today, fiddling around with this piece. My back and hand ache, but it was good to draw again.

Happy fall!

"Fabric"	"The Undeserved Perch"	"Night Landing"

Life is presenting difficulties these days. I search for refuge at the drawing table.

"Self Sufficiency"	"Hoop Dreams"

Welcome to the oddities that float around inside my brain.

"Man Bulb"

The fourth card in my bright idea series, done for a private trade. 

"A Bird in the Hand"

Here is another oddball piece that started with some random doodling. 

"Horse & Bridle"

Here is the second horse card I did for a trade at iATCs.

"Horse Study"

This is an art card I made for a private trade. Unfortunately, It did not scan very well. 
 

"Clip"

An act of procrastination from working on the pieces I need to get done.

"Air Capital"	"Passion Fruit"

Here are my latest efforts. 

"Angel of First Flight"

Another angelic effort.

“Sitemap”

I am avoiding doing things like vacuuming and laundry.

"Angel of Ill Repute"

I am contemplating joining a swap at iATCs with a theme of angels. I don’t know if I will do it, but if I do, I have no doubt that my angels will be a little on the strange side.

"Every Breath I Take"

Here is a card that I finished up today. It is done mostly in ink. I’ve had a very active day: Asha and I had an hour and a half early morning off-leash romp, complete with rabbit chasing and 30 second stops for quick sketches; I gave Asha a thorough bath when we got home because she managed to find something skunky smelling while we were out to roll in; I finished up this ATC/ACEO; I went to my water aerobics class (I love having a chance to soak up the sun and to be in the water); and then I mowed and edged my lawn, and hosed down my porch and cleaned the entry mat. I am exhausted, but it feels cool to have accomplished some things.  

An odd little thing….

Holding the Line

 
Just a miscellaneous piece.

This is a piece I finished over the weekend. It is for a swap at iATCs where we have to use a specific color palette. 

"Molding the Earth"

I am experimenting with patterns.

I made this card for a private trade.