Allsorts of Temptation

Allsorts of Temptation

8x11 inches

Scratch art, inktense pencils and coloured pencils on Ampersand Scratchbord

 

Oh what fun I'm having... and this artwork was especially fun. Traditionally, scratch art is a medium most often utilised for doing fur and feathers so I am trying to push myself and the boundaries to try different subject matters and textures which is keeping me awake at night (thinking of ideas), but I do love when the creative juices are flowing. The reference photo for this artwork was my own and luckily I got a few usable ones after the first shooting as they were all quickly gobbled by the family before I had even printed off a photo!!! :)

Dipsy

Dipsy

4x6 inches

Scratch art, inktense pencils and coloured pencil on Scratchbord

 

Dipsy is my beloved little mate and has been my constant companion over the last 14 years and hopefully fo a few more years to come. As you can see, I have become quite addicted to the scratch art lately and am hoping, when time permits, to create a whole series of artworks combining the scratch art with the coloured pencils - so much fun!!! :)

The Light Within

The Light Within

8.5x11 inches

Scratch art, Inktense pencils and coloured pencils on Scratchbord

 

The reference photo for this artwork, was taken quite by accident when we were bush walking at Leura in the Blue Mountains and came across a beautiful little waterfall, not having a camera handy, I grabbed my iphone and snapped away. Once we got home the contrasts in the reference photo inspired me and I thought how perfect his image would be to do in scratch art. I love the way you can keep working backwards and forwards with scratch art, removing colour and adding colour, and all the time adding texture. I would have liked for the colours to be more vibrant and the sun rays were added for a bit of creative licence, but since landscapes are not something I normally attempt, this took me way out of my comfort zone and so I have to be content.

I draw strength and peace from a day in the mountains and so the Light Within is not just the sunlight you can see streaming through to the forest floor, but the strength that we draw from spending time in these serene environments and breathing in the clean air.

Taylor

Taylor

8x10 inches

Coloured pencil on drafting film

 

Another commission of a beautiful Collie dog. With a run of commissions completed, my next job is to tackle the thumbnails for my next children's book. 2013 is shaping up to be a very busy and exciting year and it is hard to believe we are already in the middle of February!!! :)

Collie Commission and Tutorial

Pete

8x10 inch commission

Coloured pencil on drafting film

Meet Pete! This commission brings back memories of childhood and watching Lassie on TV. They truly are magnificent dogs and my next commission is another Collie. The lady who commissioned this portrait asked for a step by step guide as to how the portrait was created and so I thought others might be interested as well. If you would like to try your hand at drawing this Collie dog, you can find this 16 page step by step tutorial on the tutorials page of my website