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  • Party Pig

    Posted on Friday November 20th, 2009 at 23:05 in mixed media, critter, printed paper

    He's the happiest pig in town. Party Pig is never down. Always up for a fun time. Party Pig is one cra---zy swine.• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...

  • Bella Puss

    Posted on Friday November 20th, 2009 at 10:29 in mixed media, critter, printed paper

    Bella Puss, Bella Puss, the princess of the ball. All of us fuss to serve Bella Puss caviar and sardine sandwiches. Everyone wants to dance with Bella Puss because she knows all the latest dances.• • • • • • • • • • • • • â€...

  • Butterscotch

    Posted on Wednesday November 18th, 2009 at 23:05 in mixed media, critter, printed paper

    Butterscotch, such a sweet little puss. A kiss on her nose tastes like brown sugar and butter.• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...

  • Phred Frog

    Posted on Tuesday November 17th, 2009 at 23:05 in mixed media, critter, printed paper

    Phred Frog sits on a log. He likes to eat bugs for lunch. He smiles and croaks a funny sound. Then snaps up a fly with his tongue.• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...

  • Rob Ott the Robot

    Posted on Tuesday November 17th, 2009 at 09:43 in mixed media, critter, printed paper

    Meet Rob Ott the Robot from outer space. He came here to visit the human race.• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Rob OttM...

  • Poo-pie Puppy

    Posted on Monday November 16th, 2009 at 06:37 in mixed media, critter, printed paper

    Something is smelly. Something is up.Shame on you Poo-pie. You naughty pup.• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Poo-pie Pupp...

  • Buster Bison

    Posted on Wednesday November 11th, 2009 at 14:39 in mixed media, critter

    Oh no, don't call him buffalo. He's Buster Bison, don't ya know? He roams the plains out in the West. That is the place he loves the best.• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...

  • Sweet Kat

    Posted on Tuesday November 10th, 2009 at 12:56 in mixed media, critter

    Why the sweet smile, Miss Kat? What have you been up to? What is on your head, Miss Kat? Where has the butter gone to? The flower vase is spilled, Miss Kat. That's what you've been up to!• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...

  • Kiss Curl

    Posted on Saturday November 7th, 2009 at 17:39 in mixed media, critter

    A "kiss curl" is a circular curl of hair pressed flat against the cheek or forehead. It's more popularly known in the States as a "spit curl". Hmm... maybe I should call this "French Kiss Curl"?• • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...

  • Big Smile Pig 1

    Posted on Thursday November 5th, 2009 at 10:44 in mixed media, critter

    Last Sunday as I was wandering around Michael's Craft Store I saw a sale of pre-printed papers for scrap booking. Lots of colors and patterns. I thought of my own painted backgrounds. I might be able to use these archival papers to draw and paint on....

  • Pig Jester

    Posted on Wednesday November 4th, 2009 at 08:38 in mixed media, critter

    Hear his bells jingle as he bounces in. The court fool dances, sings and tickles funny bones with his silly antics. His toothy grin is inspired by vintage folk art pumpkin Halloween pails. He is the second painting of the "Royal Critters" series. •...

  • Ape King

    Posted on Tuesday October 20th, 2009 at 08:49 in mixed media, critter

    Today I'm posting the first painting of a new series of "Royal Critters". It seems fitting to introduce this series with the ruler of the bunch, "Ape King". His Royal Highness may look a bit familiar to some of you because I had previously painted a ...

  • The King of Moons & Stars

    Posted on Sunday October 18th, 2009 at 18:50 in mixed media, critter

    This is the fourth painting in the Star Series. I became unhappy as I began painting this king as I realized all four of the paintings have the character facing to the left. The more I painted this king the more frustrated I became, so I turned him t...

  • The Star Caller

    Posted on Sunday October 11th, 2009 at 08:08 in mixed media, critter

    Click on image for a larger 8x10 inch detail view. The Star CallerMixed Media; Acrylic Paint, Sharpie Permanent Marker,Nupastels and Color Pencil on Canvas Board.Finished with Prismacolor gloss non-yellowing final fixative.8" wide x 10" high....

  • The Lucky Star

    Posted on Monday October 5th, 2009 at 17:51 in mixed media, critter

    Click on image for a larger view. The Lucky Star Mixed Media; Acrylic Paint, Sharpie Permanent Markerand Color Pencil on Gessoed Hardboard.Finished with Prismacolor gloss non-yellowing final fixative.8" wide x 10" high.The 8x10s fit on my new scanne...

  • The Fallen Star

    Posted on Friday October 2nd, 2009 at 23:05 in mixed media, critter

    Click on image for a larger view. The Fallen Star Mixed Media; Acrylic Paint, Sharpie Permanent Markerand Color Pencil on Canvas Board.Finished with Prismacolor gloss non-yellowing final fixative.8" wide x 10" high....

  • Preview: Critter Dance

    Posted on Friday September 11th, 2009 at 15:30 in mixed media, critter

    Click on image for a larger view.Critter DanceBear, Bald Eagle, CoyoteSpecial project in the works....

  • Grin and Bear It

    Posted on Thursday August 13th, 2009 at 10:40 in painting, mixed media, critter

    Click on image for a larger view. Grin and Bear ItMixed Media; Acrylic Paint, Sharpie Permanent Markerand Prismacolor Art Stix on Gessoed Hard Board.16" wide x 20" high.Comments & critiques are welcome.I've decided to paint my larger critters in...

  • Shark Ducks

    Posted on Sunday August 9th, 2009 at 23:05 in painting, mixed media, critter

    Click on image for a larger view. Shark DucksMixed Media; Acrylic Paint, Tar Gel Medium,Sharpie Permanent Markerand Prismacolor Art Stix on Gessoed Hard Board.20" wide x 16" high.Comments & critiques are welcome.This originally was an older pain...

  • Garden Moles

    Posted on Saturday August 8th, 2009 at 23:05 in painting, mixed media, critter

    Click on image for a larger view. Garden MolesMixed Media; Acrylic Paint, Sharpie Permanent Markerand Prismacolor Art Stix on Gessoed Hard Board.16" wide x 20" high.Comments & critiques are welcome.I'm finally getting around to finishing some pa...

  • Hermit Crab

    Posted on Friday August 7th, 2009 at 23:05 in mixed media, aceo, art card, critter

    Click on image for a larger view. Hermit Crab (art card)Mixed Media; Acrylic Paint, Sharpie Permanent Markerand Color Pencil on Canvas Paper.2.5" wide x 3.5" high....

  • Sea Maid

    Posted on Thursday August 6th, 2009 at 23:05 in mixed media, aceo, art card, critter

    Click on image for a larger view. Sea Maid (art card)Mixed Media; Acrylic Paint, Sharpie Permanent Markerand Color Pencil on Canvas Paper.2.5" wide x 3.5" high....

  • Snappy Crab

    Posted on Tuesday August 4th, 2009 at 23:05 in mixed media, aceo, art card, critter

    Click on image for a larger view. Snappy Crab (art card)Mixed Media; Acrylic Paint, Sharpie Permanent Markerand Color Pencil on Canvas Paper.2.5" wide x 3.5" high....

  • Sea Horse

    Posted on Monday August 3rd, 2009 at 08:04 in mixed media, aceo, art card, critter

    Click on image for a larger view. Sea Horse (art card)Mixed Media; Acrylic Paint, Sharpie Permanent Markerand Color Pencil on Canvas Paper.2.5" wide x 3.5" high.Gifted Madison...

  • Squidster

    Posted on Friday July 31st, 2009 at 23:05 in mixed media, aceo, art card, critter

    Click on image for a larger view. Squidster (art card)Mixed Media; Acrylic Paint, Sharpie Permanent Markerand Color Pencil on Canvas Paper.2.5" wide x 3.5" high....

  • Horseshoe Crab

    Posted on Thursday July 30th, 2009 at 23:05 in mixed media, aceo, art card, critter

    Click on image for a larger view. Horseshoe Crab (art card)Mixed Media; Acrylic Paint, Sharpie Permanent Markerand Color Pencil on Canvas Paper.2.5" wide x 3.5" high....

  • Otto Puss

    Posted on Sunday July 26th, 2009 at 23:05 in mixed media, aceo, art card, critter

    Click on image for a larger view. Otto Puss (art card)Mixed Media; Acrylic Paint, Sharpie Permanent Markerand Color Pencil on Canvas Paper.2.5" wide x 3.5" high....

  • Brian See Bass

    Posted on Saturday July 25th, 2009 at 23:05 in mixed media, aceo, art card, critter

    Click on image for a larger view. Brian See Bass (art card)Mixed Media; Acrylic Paint, Sharpie Permanent Markerand Color Pencil on Canvas Paper.2.5" wide x 3.5" high....

  • Rick Lobster

    Posted on Friday July 24th, 2009 at 23:05 in mixed media, aceo, art card, critter

    Click on image for a larger view. Rick Lobster (art card)Mixed Media; Acrylic Paint, Sharpie Permanent Markerand Color Pencil on Canvas Paper.2.5" wide x 3.5" high....

  • Rock Lobster

    Posted on Thursday July 23rd, 2009 at 23:05 in mixed media, aceo, art card, critter

    Click on image for a larger view. Rock Lobster (art card)Mixed Media; Acrylic Paint, Sharpie Permanent Markerand Color Pencil on Canvas Paper.2.5" wide x 3.5" high....