mini side paintings
July 24, 2006


I like to do little free form paintings in my journal as I work on illustrations for clients. They help keep me loose and I really like just doing what I feel like… whatever the color looks like it wants.



I like to do little free form paintings in my journal as I work on illustrations for clients. They help keep me loose and I really like just doing what I feel like… whatever the color looks like it wants.
July 24th, 2006 at 5:14 pm
I love your blog because you always remind me of things I have forgotten,
like how important it is for an artist to play.
July 24th, 2006 at 6:49 pm
I really need to do more of that. I dont’ play enough when I’m sketching or working. I’m always work work work and then get really stiff. I have to make a point of doing that!
July 24th, 2006 at 8:13 pm
these are really delicious…
thanks so much for sharing…
i love seeing the behind-the-scenes stuff just as much
(if not more)
as seeing the finished products…
July 24th, 2006 at 8:57 pm
i like these speicaly the energy of the B/W one
July 24th, 2006 at 9:02 pm
Cute and inspiring. Fresh and sunny and cheering!
July 25th, 2006 at 5:36 am
I especially enjoy the movement of these. You’re supremely talented at making us all think about our own art. You’re probably like Michael Jordan: you make us all better players (artists of course).
July 25th, 2006 at 5:59 am
These pages are lovely, beautiful colours and textures. It’s great to see that you still make time to play and experiment even when you are so busy… an inspiration! May I ask what medium you were using?
July 25th, 2006 at 6:01 am
Medium is acrylic and ink on paper. :)
July 25th, 2006 at 10:11 pm
what a great idea!
July 26th, 2006 at 7:16 am
your flowers are beautiful, and i am envious of your kitchen with a window.
i heard you were having a show at big car next month … i’ve been searching for info about it, but so far it’s elusive. is it still happening?
–fellow indianapolis illustrator
July 26th, 2006 at 7:32 am
Your paintings put a big smile on my face!! Thank you :)
July 26th, 2006 at 8:20 am
your color and line are so inspiring! thank you for sharing the journal pages.
it reminds me to spend time in my own little book now and again.
(the hydragenas are a spectacular color!)