Nari WIP 8

This is one of the rare days I could work on my painting for hours at a time. Was quite enjoyable!

I have added a lot more ink and layers of color all over the painting.

Too much to write up in any detail but I am about 70% done.

Trying my Hand with Envelopes

I know in this age, Tech is all the rage.

However, I decided to turn the clock back a bit and design some Envelopes for those who like to send letters the more personal way.

These are my first designs, more to come soon.

1930's Vintage Icelandic by InkandBrush

Got to Ride by InkandBrush

Urban Jungle by InkandBrush

Now Offering Drinking Glasses at Cafe Press

I am now offering Drinking Glasses at Cafe Press.

Am in the process of offering this item with all my designs but if you see one you would like and I do not have it up yet, let me know.

Nari WIP 7

Finally able to add an WIP update on my painting of Nari.

I have been busy adding layers of color on her fur, working on the right ear adding depth and shading. Just started adding another layer of ink to her fur on the left side, which is easy to see and a small about of ink to the right side.

I will be working on the Ink on her fur more and once that is done, will go back to adding color to the fur around her face.

Though her eyes are as pale as you see here in person, I might add some more brightness and color to them later on.

1930's Vintage Deco Icelandic

I love 1930's Vintage poster Art, which gave me the inspiration for this new Icelandic horse design.

It is based on my Icelandic Horse Dyfra in full Tolt. Can see how massive her shoulders are.

This design is offered on many products, from cards and stamps, to Mugs and clothing.

1930's Vintage Icelandic by InkandBrush

1930's Vintage Icelandic by InkandBrush

1930's Vintage Icelandic by InkandBrush

Cafe Press has a number of new items for sale, from Messenger Bags to Kindle skins.

A New Old Father Christmas painting

Father Christmas by InkandBrush

I painted this piece, many, many years ago for my then very young son. Father Christmas with his Cat and Swan. It was originally painted on wood.
I have made it into an updated Holiday card and gift items.

Father Christmas by InkandBrush

This design is also offered at my CAFE PRESS store.

Nari WIP 6

Adding the 5th layer of color to Nari's outer fluff. Adding the first layer of color and some shadowing to her inner lions mane. The shear number of layers of fur framing her face is impressive. But then, that is a Maine Coon cat for you.

Also adding some Ink stripe details. Very slowly but surely getting this painting done.

Mare's Tail

Yesterday I looked up into the beautiful Oregon skies to see a Mare's Tail.

This is the only place I have lived, that has such unusual and dynamic cloud formations.

This one looks like my Fractal called the, "Fancy Dancer".

New Christmas and Holiday Cards

Beauty of Winter by InkandBrush

Snow for the Holidays by InkandBrush

Christmas Birds by InkandBrush

They are also being offered for sale at CAFE PRESS.

Nari WIP 5

Adding more layers and texture to the big Maine Coon cat ruff around her face. My favorite brush for this is a, Renaissance red Sable brush size 9.

Also applying some depth to her inner ear and doing a little more Ink work. Though the Ink work at this point, is hard to see in the Photo.

Nari Work in Progress ~ 4

Did a little more ink work and started with the shading under Nari's chin.

Added some depth to the soft fur that frames her face.

Again more ink work, more shading under her chin, muzzle, added another color to her face and start putting the first layer of color in her ear.

Making sure to erase the pencil as I go.

SNJ4 Texan

Navy Trainer SNJ4 Texan by InkandBrush

This is a digital painting, based off a photograph I took. Using Adobe PS9 to create another Aircraft, this painting took me a month to do, using the mousepad on my laptop and my finger. Not the most elegant way to get a digital painting done but worth it.

I decided to use an old style Ink look.

And continuing with my, In your Face angles, of Military Aircraft.

Navy Trainer SNJ4 Texan by InkandBrush

Navy Trainer SNJ4 Texan by InkandBrush

Originating from the 1935 open-cockpit, fixed-gear NA-16, the Texan was employed as an advanced trainer, designated as the U.S. Navy’s SNJ. After the war, the planes continued in U.S. military service and flew with at least 55 nations in the role of trainer, fighter, bomber, attack, and transport.

In the next week, I will be getting Mugs and more items up in my Online stores.

Nari Work in Progress ~ 3

Am starting to fill in some of the area's of Nari's fur and added the first layer of color around her head.

Added another layer of color on the ruff of fur around Nari's head. Though I find it hard to do, am going to try to keep this area soft and not as detailed.

Also added another layer of color to her nose to add a little more depth, started in on the first layer of color on her muzzle.

Nari Work in Progress ~ 2

Here I am working on the shading around Nari's eyes.

Starting to add some ink around her nose, eyes and part of her fur. It is a little more dark in the photo that it is in person.

I have added some under-shading color to her Nose and the underside of her eyes. Also started to ink in the first layer of fur. This will take me a couple of weeks.

And remembering to erase the pencil lines as I go, so I don't muddy the colors.

Nari Work in Progress ~ 1

I decided to do a Pen and Ink with a watercolor pencil wash of my family's fixed Maine Coon cat Nari. She is very photogenic, even with my evolt 510 camera not playing nice.

Above you can see my photograph, that I am using as my reference.

You can also see I am penciling in key area's so I could start this new painting. I find it easier for me to keep the balance of what I am working on in perspective.

If I have larger dark area's, I will put an X, in those spots to help me remember where they need to be.

Am using my favorite Hot press watercolor Paper.

I decided to start with the first layer of eye color. And I will do about 10 layers to get the color depth I am looking for.

At this point, I have added a couple more layers of color to the eyes and the first layer of color to the pinkish area of her nose. I plan on finishing up her eye color, nose and mouth before I start Inking in her fur.