Journal

Thoughts, happenings and other things I’d love to share with you

  • May – “Mirror”

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    May – “Mirror”

    When I started drawing as a teenager, I had stacks of pretty fashion magazines that I used for reference. If you’re a child of the 80s or 90s you’ll remember that none of those photographs had…

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  • Watch later, part 1

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    Every week I’m gonna share here what’s on my Youtube watch later list. Maybe you’ll find something inspiring in there as well! https://youtu.be/ATIDlN6ffIw You can…

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  • Studio Diaries 005

    Studio Diaries 005

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    It’s been a bit of a strange week of not feeling very productive and at the same time getting a lot done. Some new opportunities…

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  • Studio Diaries 004

    Studio Diaries 004

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    When I started my website I had a goal to write down a blog every week, documenting what I did with my art, resources I…

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  • Colors of Snow

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    Today I finished this long overdue painting of GOT’s Jon Snow. I want to try something new and post the color palette I used. When…

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  • Choosing the right paper for your art

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    Art supply stores are well stocked these days with a variety of different paper brands to choose from. When you’re a paper fan – like…

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  • Getting your artwork printed

    Getting your artwork printed

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    There are many reasons why you’d want a printable version of your art. Maybe the most important one of all is backup. Should anything happen…

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  • Studio Diaries / 002

    Studio Diaries / 002

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    It’s a wrap for one of my larger works, “Michael”, a portrait of my cat who passed away a few weeks ago. I had a…

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  • Studio Diaries / 001

    Studio Diaries / 001

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    I have a mild obsession with series. I need things to fit together. A friend gifted me a nice Ikea Ribba photo frame that holds…

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