This sketch is a combination of the multi-pointed leaf of Ricinus and the lovely curved contours of the yellow bells. Although I must have passed by the castor bean plant many times, I noticed it for the first time, today. I also took the time to look more closely at the bright yellow/orange flowers poking […]
Today I began with a pen and ink sketch of a photo of green leaves and overlaid it with another ink sketch of tree bark. I’m not sure where the thought came from, but the next step was to make blue watercolor drip traces from the top of the image. This echoed nicely with the […]
This is another composite sketch of tree bark and leaves (see yesterday’s sketch). The interactions between the lines of each subject creates a complex design. The watercolors applied atop the pen and ink sketch simplifies the initial visual impression of this piece, allowing viewers to investigate details at their leisure. Please visit my Etsy shop […]
I was hoping to blend the texture of tree bark with the veins of a particularly colorful leaf that I found. I was successful to some degree. I this example, the color of the leaf distinguishes it from the barky background. It would be fun to try again with pen and black ink only. Or […]
Today, I took a photo of an aloe vera plant with gently-curving leaves. The sketch below was inspired by those luscious leaves. Please visit my Etsy shop for my artwork for sale inspired by my autistic brother Mike at: https://autisminspiredart.etsy.com My other artwork for sale is at: https://otherartbyjack.etsy.com
This has been a colorful experience. I tippie-toed a bit back to my color-mixing days of watercoloring and I’m pleased with the result. Please visit my Etsy shop for my artwork for sale inspired by my autistic brother Mike at: https://autisminspiredart.etsy.com My other artwork for sale is at:Â https://otherartbyjack.etsy.com
This is a Bougainvillea flower. Please visit my Etsy shop for my artwork for sale inspired by my autistic brother Mike at: https://autisminspiredart.etsy.com My other artwork for sale is at: https://otherartbyjack.etsy.com
These are Blue Morning Glories (although they look like they had a rough night). Please visit my Etsy shop for my artwork for sale inspired by my autistic brother Mike at: https://autisminspiredart.etsy.com My other artwork for sale is at: https://otherartbyjack.etsy.com
Please visit my Etsy shop for my artwork for sale inspired by my autistic brother Mike at: https://autisminspiredart.etsy.com My other artwork for sale is at: https://otherartbyjack.etsy.com
This is a(n) hibiscus. Please visit my Etsy shop for my artwork for sale inspired by my autistic brother Mike at: https://autisminspiredart.etsy.com My other artwork for sale is at: https://otherartbyjack.etsy.com
