Tag Archives: mixed media

Cat Portrait Art Commission

A coworker recently commissioned me to paint a portrait of her cat, Myrtle. It’s the first painting I worked on since I moved into my new house. It was so satisfying. I have to admit I was a bit intimidated to take on this type of commission because my style is not anywhere near “realistic”.Continue reading “Cat Portrait Art Commission”

Mixed Media Play: Drawing & Painting Faces

I’m experimenting with my mixed media these days. My newest addition to my art supplies include Tombow mono fineliner pens and Windsor & Newton Brushmarkers in portrait tones. And, of course, I replenished my white gel pens. I used all of these supplies in the illustration shown above. I’m practicing drawing female faces using theContinue reading “Mixed Media Play: Drawing & Painting Faces”