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The Return of Snow…
it has been awhile since we’ve gotten substantial snow. I haven’t had to wear my Sorel snow boots for the past few years. It was with deep resignation and acceptance when I saw all the snow in front of me that would have to be cleared. I played some Taylor Swift and just got to…
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sketchbook 2026
I finally cracked open the sketchbook I’d gotten months and months ago. That first page is always hard. Thanks to an epic snow day and the kiddo wanting to make art together, I found the inspiration to play. Follow along as I fill out the pages. fish from the market in colored pencils
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New comic: The Benefits of Hot Water
My latest comic in the Sampan Newspaper is one of my faves. I’m really happy with how it turned out and the subject matter. Hot water is good – ICE is bad. Make of it what you will.
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Illustration Process Learnings
Over the past year, my illustration method has shifted. With each animal portrait in my 100 drawings in 100 days series, my brushstrokes grew more confident and my planning became clearer. My oil pastel Pokemon art I worked on earlier on colored and toned paper was the flame that lit the match: Those studies taught…
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Snow Day in Boston
So glad we got out to the hill early in the morning yesterday because once everyone showed up in the afternoon it was complete mayhem as sleds and tubes zipped by in all directions. The funniest moment was seeing a little kid screaming as a tube was headed right at them. There was SO much…
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Snow Day Art
The kiddo wanted to make some drawings together so he gathered some Crayola markers and printer paper. While he worked on Pokémon drawings, I opted for the Helmet Vanga bird from Madagascar — it looks so striking. I played around with it some more and cute off the top half and placed it on a…
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100 Aquatic Creature Drawings in 100 Days
…and I’m onto the next drawing theme. I am starting off with creatures from the Atlantic and it’s been a great opportunity to add in some background and more of a moody atmosphere with the lighting. Check out the art process for one of my fave fish – the Short Bigeye or as my dad…
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Back to analog
Who else is reverting back to analog things? My new Casio watch just arrived. It’s a super basic model that will be replacing my Fitbit, which I have enjoyed but I am tired of charging it even if it’s only once a week. Also, it’s been getting more annoying to have to tap on the…
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100 Bird Drawings in 100 Days
This has been a very satisfying and joyful art project. I have learned so much about birds, aka these funky little dinosaurs, and especially my art process. To see all the bird art, go here. I will probably take the weekend to unwind a bit before I start in on my next 100 day theme.
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Art Process: For the Birds
Have these bird drawings been easy? No. So then what do I do when I become overwhelmed? I’ve learned to break things down into manageable chunks. Starting can be the hardest part at times but I’ll rough out the basic form as best as I can. From there, the eyes and the beak are my…