Note Cards

Have you heard of Etsy? Quite a few people mention that I should open up an Etsy store. I think I will. A friend suggested that I put my artwork onto a note card. I like how they turn out. She also order my first box of cards. How cool is that?!

Sherlock Bones

It's not my usual cat illustration but once you let your inner dog out, you kind of have to finish it. :p

Old Dog Sketch

Sometimes you find old unfinished sketches that you've done a long time ago but I was quite excited to finally finish painting it. I probably drew that after I did my digital drawing.

Remembrance

I just finished a commissioned dog portrait of a Boxer. The dog passed away in the summer of cancer. The person who commissioned the portrait saw the finished work got teary eyed. She was really happy she have something to remember a beloved member of the family and I'm glad I am doing something that's rewarding.

"The Son of Man"

This doggy portrait was inspired by Rene Magritte's painting. A dog is man's best friend, maybe Mr.Right for some people and some people even treats their dogs like their children.  So I thought maybe they make the perfect "Son of Man". :p
 

 I've also posted Magritt's painting along with my illustration. See any resemblance? :)

Pet Portrait

Did you know Labrador Retriever and Golden Retriever are really popular breeds in America? I'm so lazy. Instead drawing one of each breed, I combine the two and call it a Golbrador Retriever. Besides doesn't most people own a mutt anyways? :p

Bold Colors

I did a dog portrait for a client and she likes lime, orange, and electric blue. I thought wow those are bold colors how can I make that work on a dog? It's going to be a cool challenge I thought.

Here are the results and I even up a notch by having very bold circular background, too! I'm not sure which one I prefer but I would have to leave that up to the client. :)

Chill Out

This year there had been some serious major heatwaves across the country. I couldn't sleep last night. So what did I do the whole night until dawn? I whip out my Wacom tablet and drew a dog portrait. While the little Pug takes in some cold comfort, I'm taking in a little inspiration from the hot weather.

A Battle of Cats and Dogs

My first attempt at a comic strip. It's harder than I thought. You actually have to write something. :p

The Terrier from Boston

Poodle Doddle

I tried out my Wacom on Photoshop again.

Pet Portrait

I love my new gift. I got a Wacom tablet for Christmas. It's like learning to draw all over again. The hand eye monitor coordination is a little tough for me but I'm slowly adjusting to it. It's like drawing without looking down at your paper. However, I managed to draw a dog portrait in Photoshop with the Wacom tablet. The image was inspired from a photo called "Eliana" by Rosemarie Trockel. I thought the photo was intriguing and I want to capture the essense and expression of the dog with minimal line and color.