Leafy Seadragon and Parrotfish

Bloody hell, I ain't a vegemite sandwich!

(Parrotfish annoying the Leafy Seadragon off the coast of south Australia)

Chloe, the elephant gymnast

Though Chloe failed to make the US Olympic team destined for London 2012,
she had a few stunning moments on the balance beam.

Raccoons parkouring in Seattle

Tortoise Beats Hare

Races are not won by the slow and steady.

The Ribbits Bluegrass Band

Playing such tunes as "Hop 'til You Drop",  "Leapin' Leroy", and "Horsefly Pie"!

Demon Hunter Rabbit

I've been going through a cute animal Diablo III phase.

Voodoo Frog

South American horned frog performing one of his favorite voodoo spells.

(My take on a Diablo III witch doctor pet.)

El Chinchilla Barbaro

"Yo soy el Chinchilla Barbaro! - Monster, prepare to meet Diablo!!!

Initial drawing - my take on a Diablo III barbarian.

Sherluck the Duck

"Watson, I do believe I've got one!"
Sherluck the Duck finds a meteorite in Coloma, CA.

Opossum in a Pear Tree - Christmas Card 2011

With land development nearby, there are quite a few opossums running around our city neighborhood. With them and Gerry's current penchant for pears, I did my own version on the first verse of "The Twelve Days of Christmas." The partridge is a little miffed that his spot has been usurped by the opossum, but maybe the partridge doesn't mind a Christmas break?

Xmas Rabbit - Christmas Card 2010

This was an idea I drew on a whiteboard for a friend, Joe V, ages  ago. With more skill now, I defined the character better and used it for my 2010 Christmas card. I think of this Christmas rabbit as a bit of a misfit and the uncle of the more widely-known Easter Bunny.

The Sack and the Black Letter

Sack Pantomime school project. The criteria: 1) Sack sees an object 2) Sack reacts to it 3) Something happens. This animation is a statement on how the world isn't fair to naive do-gooders.

New Hampshire Coffee Shop

[2008, Pencil on paper, 8.5 x 11 in]
Back in January 2008, after Hillary's loss to Barack Obama AND John Edwards, she kind of "teared up" at a New Hampshire coffee shop. She quotes, "I just don't want us to fall backwards... This is very personal to me... I see what's happening and we have to reverse it." In my opinion, she didn't really tear up, but was just tired and who wouldn't be (especially after a surprising loss)? She's tough, but I'm for "change" and donuts (that's me reaching for the chocolate sprinkle one). Someday, I'll get around to coloring this drawing.

Jack Nicholson Caricature

[2006, Pencil on Paper, 8 x 9 in]
Caricature of Jack Nicholson from a Rollingstone photo reference.

Jack Bauer Caricature

[2006, Pencil on paper, 6 x 7 in]
Caricature from a Rollingstone photo reference of Kiefer Sutherland when "24" was hot.

Costa Rica Rainforest - Preliminary work

[2007, Pencil on Tracing Paper, 26.5 x 12 in]
These images show some of the preliminary work for an environment painting of 30 different species. The thumbnail (top) is meant to establish major value areas in an interesting composition. The actual-size pencil drawing (bottom) is meant to establish the details and values for the painting.

Sun Rising News Building

[2007, Pencil on paper, 13 x 18 in]

1950’s Building Design assignment

Albert Schweitzer Reversal Drawing

[2006, Charcoal on bristol board, 27 x 17.5 in]

Charcoal drawing from W. Eugene Smith’s "Schweitzer at the Lamp" photo, 1954;

In Real Life, I Have Arms

[2006, Charcoal pencil on paper, 15.5 x 20 in]

The goal of this self-portrait drawing was to be very sensitive to the line quality.

Beginner Kayaker's Adventure

[2006, Colored pencil on illustration board, 20 x 15 in]

For an article about a woman sports author experiencing her first kayaking lesson.