The musings of a dedicated grasshopper
I’ve been sick all weekend, so I will have to postpone Part II of last week’s post. However, I was digging around and noticed that I had neglected to post a drawing in October. I had even posted a preview for it back in September.
The preview:
The completed drawing:
Mirror on the Wall – Sketch to digital. Oh, Photoshop, how I miss thee….
Inspired by Babylon 5!
With the upcoming holidays, I’ve been a very busy artist! This update is going to come in two parts (I will post Part II next weekend). November has always been a creative month for me. There is value in the rush to find (or in my case, create) the perfect gift!
On a sad note, my computer is starting to show its age. I’ve tried everything short of reformatting the hard drive and doing a complete reinstall of the OS. I can do simple functions, but using programs like photoshop is a nightmare! I haven’t been able to do any digital pieces since then and have had to simplify my photo editing.
I hope to have this issue resolved sometime next month. In the meantime, I am happily working on some traditional art pieces and knitting projects.
Unrelated News:
I updated the Gallery, FAQ, Needles and Pins, and How to Order sections.
I, Talia – Previewed in last month’s update!
Inspired by Babylon 5!
Pepper – Acrylic on canvas
My friend adored him, and it made all the work I put into it worth it! He was also previewed in last month’s post.
I, Marcus – Wooden peg doll
Inspired by Babylon 5!
Snowman – A knitting project
Little Beach – Watercolor (I did not make the frame)
Baby Doll – Knitting project
I can’t believe that October is almost over already! For once, I’m excited about Monday. They are letting us dress up for Halloween, complete with a potluck lunch. I’m bringing some candy so that I can get in on the goodie goodness. I’m going as a Jedi, sans the light saber (they have a strict “no weapons or fake weapons” policy).
This was a creative month for me!
Back to 2001 – Full version
Itty Bitty House – Different angle, acrylic on canvas
As seen in the previous update:
I, Bester – Full version
I, Ivanova – Full version
Previews for November!
Pepper – I guess this counts for both a preview and a drawing! I am going to paint this on canvas and give it to a friend at work for her birthday.
I, Talia – This will be Talia Winters from Babylon 5 once painted and completed.
I’ve spent the past two Sunday afternoons working on what is now becoming a Sunday afternoon tradition for me. Who needs to buy miniature dolls when you can paint them yourself? Pick the fandom, and presto!
I, Bester – Full version
I, Ivanova – Full version
I’m trudging through a nasty cold right now, but the rest of this month has been fabulous.
Disclaimer for the Babylon 5 fan art: Babylon 5 (c) J. Michael Straczynski. I did not create that universe, and nor do I own it.
Remember this? I completed the digital version!
Full/Large version
“End Game” – based off of a Babylon 5/Psi Corps RP I was a part of.
“Dream the Stars” – A watercolor painting I did just for fun
Preview
I’m always striving to improve my skills, so here is the sketch version of something that I will digitalize in October.
Books read
8/3 – I finally completed All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque. It was an emotional book. There were instances where I had to put it down for weeks at a time. It was an excellent book, five stars. A warning: it is a heartbreaking read.
High Castle in the News!