Teacups. Tiny monsters.
Enjoying a peaceful moment to themselves. Humans aren't the only ones who enjoy a spot of tea now and again. Little monsters have been know to slip quietly into kitchens when no one is around and sneak a sip of two of freshly brewed sweetness. This sleepy creature drank a bit too much sweet jasmine tea and found it hard to stay awake. Shhhhhh...
a painting of two men in robes holding scepters with large golden crowns on their heads, curtains behind them, one in gold and white and pink and dark inner robes, the other in a blue robe with a brown inner robe
An oil #painting on canvas that was made for a lady from the UK, based on a photo she took here on Koh Samui island in the Gulf of Thailand. Message me if you'd like any nice photos painted!
#Wildlife#artwork made by my local #artist pals, all are done with oil paint on canvas, all're available, contact me if you see one that connects with you 🌿
Some awesome #art that is great for this time of year, lots of great gothic energy in this one, it was made by my friend Muai, done with oil paint on canvas, msg me if interested ~
a painting, it is of a slender feminine figure looking at the viewer, long dark hair, one eye smoldering with energy, the other half of her face covered by a black bird's body facing left
into the garden - twilight tranquility
This is the second in a series of paintings that illuminate the transformative beauty of the natural world. To visually express how total immersion into the deep greenness of gardens and wild spaces can create a profound sense of peace; restore wonder; and generate calm in an increasingly chaotic world.
Birds of Light Series - The Sleeping Owl
Playing with color, texture and pattern, each print is created using a combination of hand-drawn colored pencil and digital media.
On a highly textured background of golds and greens, a linear drawing of a sleeping owl. Blues, pale lavender, oranges added to the owls face and body.
Monster in a Teacup
Humans aren't the only ones who enjoy a spot of tea now and again. Little monsters have been know to slip quietly into kitchens when no one is around and sneak a sip of two of freshly brewed sweetness. Alas, some of these tiny creatures may become so enamored with the tea, that they sip themselves silly and fall into a state of euphoria, causing all manner of behavior.
Against at wallpapered background of pale green, blue and pink flowers, sits a china teacup. Its occupant is a small blue, tapir-like creature glancing nervously at the viewer. Sunlight casts a gentle purple shadow on the bright golden tabletop.
It's all about connections.
In a whimsical world, cats and fish can be friends instead of predator and prey. Strange beings can manifest out of the blue and dance among the flowers or spin in circles just for the fun of it! In a whimsical world, anything is possible.
(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.
into the garden - peace of mind
This is the fourth in a series of paintings that illuminate the transformative beauty of the natural world. To visually express how total immersion into wild spaces can create a profound sense of peace; restore wonder; and generate calm in an increasingly chaotic world.
The Peaceful Garden
A cat meditates on the nature of life. A curious owl wishes that he would talk and explain its enigmatic smile.
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The Girl and the Bear
In the quiet forest, walks a gentle bear. Upon his sunny back a young girl sleeps.
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Early in the morning, at the edge of a forest of brown and purple, greens and gold, a smiling bear pads quietly across the grass. Caught in a sunbeam, a young girl in a flowered yellow dress is sleeping upon his back, her arms folded under her head. Plants, like ferns and budding flowers, line each side of the glade.
Monsters have babies too.
Baby monsters are even harder to find than the elusive "baby" pigeon. Very few folks can say that they've seen them, let alone created their portraits. I have been lucky. As you might imagine, monster parents can be a bit protective. Mothers in particular. They consider us (humans) more than a bit strange and potentially dangerous. It took most of my free time, lots of monster "treats" and carefully followed Monster Etiquette to befriend just a few of them. Even then, I felt a bit nervous and on edge as I made sketches of their most beloved offspring. It is always a good idea to remind oneself that monsters are ultimately unpredictable creatures, and should be given proper respect at all times.
One teeny, solitary baby stands precariously on Moms scaly leg.
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Against a brilliant blue sky, with just a hint of mountains in the distance, a teeny baby monster trembles with uncertainty on its mothers scaly leg, grasping her long sharp claw for balance. It nervously stares (at me) with large bulging eyes, while the other hand is clamped firmly in its mouth. Bright scales of chartreuse, vivid orange and crimson red cover the body of this wee creature, accompanied by slender candy-cane-like curved horns atop its bald green head. I find it endearingly adorable.
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TWILIGHT SERENADE
Deep in the twilight, an owl sings to his captive audience.
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"The Mysterious Monster March"
Interior page of a children's picture book that I am working on.
A long line of hooting, howling
and mumbling monsters march past.
"Where are they going?." he wonders.
"Will they give me something to eat,
if I ask nicely?"
into the garden - peace of mind
This is the fourth in a series of paintings that illuminate the transformative beauty of the natural world. To visually express how total immersion into wild spaces can create a profound sense of peace; restore wonder; and generate calm in an increasingly chaotic world.
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Against a background of swirling pinks and purples, silhouettes of abundant flowering plant life blooms. In the foreground, perched on a peaceful, abstract face, a pale taupe mourning dove rests.
The Fox in the Forest
Early one cool blue morning, a vivid orange fox dashes across the grass, perhaps to meet a companion for breakfast. :-)
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The Fox in the Forest
Caught in a beam of sunshine, a blaze of orange streaks past as a fox dashes quietly though the blue green forest. Pink, purple and deep teal bloom in flowers and leafy plants in the foreground.
INNER MONSTERS
Inner Monsters don't necessarily look like "real" monsters. They are part of that constant chatter going on in the background of our own minds, shaping our view of the world. They can appear in a variety of forms, from human, animal, monster-like, even as plants! Most of us... ahem... keep our inner beasties tucked "safely" in the closet, hoping they won't decide to reveal themselves at inopportune times, causing all manner of embarrassing moments, like sudden extreme shyness, unexplained crying jags, overwhelming crankiness, or laughing out loud for no apparent reason, among others. Sound familiar?
The solution is (drum roll please...) to MEET your inner monsters, SEEK to understand them, EMBRACE them as yours, and then LEARN about yourself through them. Bring them out of your personal inner-verse and set them free!
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Textured colors of spotted, mottled rust, gold and green. An ink drawing of a rabbit-like creature stares with distress and wonder outward. It has a small nose and mouth. Its clawed arms hang protectively in front of it.
Cat Dreams
Of course, I'm just guessing... who really knows what cats dream? :-)
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A cat stands very still, slyly glancing at the tip of its tail, where a hopeful fish has come for a nibble. On the tip of its tail grows a bit of tasty-looking vegetation. Its orange body has seaweed shaped patterns. From the top of the kitties head, branching flowers of green and orange blossom and sway, enticing the unwary to come closer.
into the garden - winter arrives with memories of spring
This is the fourth in a series of paintings that illuminate the transformative beauty of the natural world. To visually express how total immersion into wild spaces can create a profound sense of peace; restore wonder; and generate calm in an increasingly chaotic world.
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The Peaceful Garden
With eyes closed in peaceful meditation, a white cat considers the nature of life. Surrounded by a flowering tree and small hillocks of varying shades of deep umber, bright orange flowers spark in the quiet space like fire. A curious owl watches nearby and wishes that he would ask his companion about its enigmatic smile.
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into the garden - summer blooms
This is the third in a series of paintings that illuminate the transformative beauty of the natural world. To visually express how total immersion into the deep colors of gardens and wild spaces can create a profound sense of peace; restore wonder; and generate calm in an increasingly chaotic world.
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Summer flowers bursting in red, yellow and orange blossoms, backlit by brightness. Tucked into a lower corner, a gently abstract face, smiles with pleasure.