Amy's Expressions

This latest graphite drawing is based on Michael Oeser's photograph that I found on Upsplash. I enjoy using this site as I am able to credit the incredible photographers who allow artists to use their work as reference material. I find I love creating projects involving water (and I'm really a Fire sign- go figure), and found this subject challenging, yet rewarding in the end. Prints of this drawing, along with other projects I've posted, are for sale: $40 matted and $20 unmatted. Please message me, if you're interested. Thanks!

8 hours later.... Here is my latest Watercolor painting, based on "Sunlight on the Ocean" a photograph by Jordan Steranka from Upsplash.

Graphite pencil drawing of meditation stacking stones. This is based on a photo I found on Upsplash free downloads by Magda Pawluczuk.

Happy Pride Month!

Here is my sea turtle, based on an Upsplash free download photo by Olga Ga. This is my 2nd attempt at a sea turtle and I included my first attempt as a comparison. Thanks!

24 years old.... Where has the time gone? I love you, Jay!

Since Eric is away exploring the wilds of Australia with his brother Ralf, I felt it fitting to create a graphite portrait of a koala. I used a free photo by Arnold Zhou from the site Upsplash as my source. P.S. Apparently koalas aren't bears, so I've been told by Ralf.

This is Pippin, our silver tabby, begging for a belly rub. In addition to paint, I used watercolor pencils, white gouache and micron pens for touch-ups. Cold press Fabriano Artistico 100& cotton paper.

Using "Upsplash" I was able to download for free this photograph by James Wainscoat to use for my hummingbird painting.

I had a rough time with this one. "Kitchen tools" is finished. One day I'll learn when to leave the painting alone and not overdue it. Thanks for letting me complain!