Some more Stick Figures...

I've been enjoying a short time off from doing shows for the last couple of weeks and have been spending a lot of my time in the studio. The work list....a lullaby book, two portrait commissions, a tattoo design, a new series of bird / fairy paintings and a very special painting involving our little boy. I've been getting up very early lately and it's been great to start the day drawing. I've recently been using sepia pencil and gesso on sepia mat board and it's been a lot of fun. Below are some more Stick Figures that I did using this technique.
   

Reflection

Hello Everyone!

I hope that this post finds that you are doing well. I have been busy doing arts festivals for the last few months and haven't had too much time to create in the studio, but I awoke this morning deeply inspired to create a little something.

This picture is more of a personal piece. It is called "Reflection" and it symbolizes faith and that not all reflection is inward. Having Faith helps me not to focus on myself and to be able to let go and let God.

This original was created using sepia pencil and gesso on mat board. It measures 5x7 inches.

God Bless,

~James

Noah, the Gnome

I just couldn't wait any longer to create an image depicting our special little lad. Last night, I waited until everyone was in bed and I went out into the studio to do a picture of Noah as the gnome that he is. I created it using sepia colored pencil and gesso on sepia mat board. It measures 8x11 1/2 inches. I do have prints available HERE

 It was truly a joy to do a drawing of our little Noah and I'm sure there will be many more illustrations of him in the future. Today, I had another wonderful day with him. I've been trying to do more painting in the night hours because I seem to keep getting lost in those eyes of his during the day hours.

Be well everyone,

~James

Stick Figure #73

I haven't had too much time to paint lately so I thought that I would start creating stick figures again. This time around I created it using sepia color pencil and gesso on a sepia mat board. This original measures 5x7.

It is available if anyone is interested Stick Figure 73

Noah and friends

Today, was a day filled with entertainment and laughter. I didn't get too much done as far as work goes but this photo that describes my day with little Noah is priceless. Also, I'll be at a show in Harrisburg this weekend if anyone is interested, http://www.harrisburgarts.org/artsfest/

The Green Monster

There is nothing like tubby time with our little one. I just thought I'd share this adorable photo of our little Green Monster with you. What a blessing it is to watch him grow each day. Have a great day!

Book Illustration

Throughout my career I've had the pleasure to do a number of commissions, some of which were illustrating children's books. Most of these book projects have been with small publishers and with authors who self published their books. So, I thought I would share some samples of my illustrations from two of these books. A few of the books that I've illustrated are unpublished but I still enjoyed making the illustrations. I am working on a book right now that is about lullabies, a perfect subject now that we have a little one of our own.

MAGIC MARMALADE and the MOONLIGHT FAIRIESUNTITLED BOOK (a book without words)

Have a great day!

~James