You can't use my artwork unless you ask me!

"Good morning!
Just wanted to let you know that I added one of your works as my cover page. I have attached a link to your page and hope you see an increase in traffic and visibility to your work. I love your work! Enjoy the day!"

I was welcomed this morning with this FB message. I was horrified at how the general public treats artist's work as something they can just grab and use because they like it. I asked her nicely to take it down and she stated that other artists had reacted  in a positive manner. I explained how the copyright law works and that her usage was against the law. I checked out her supposed "link" to my web site worked, when I went to check it out. It only linked it an image she had saved to her photos. This reminds me yet again that I really need to include copyright info on every image I post. This is a wake up for me and I'll be more careful in the future. I promise myself!

Male Yellow Warbler for Illustration Friday's topic, "Burst"

This guy is bursting into song! Colored pencil on recycled paper.

Birches Academy Learn to Draw Class postponed one week

Birches Academy class, Learn to Draw, for children, has been postponed. It will start on September 17.

Illustration Friday entry for "Imagination"

Lion prints available at my Etsy Shop!

The original pencil drawing is also available. Please contact me if you would like to purchase the original.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/107422435/8-x-10-print-of-original-lion-pencil

Lion

I finished this lion last week and I'm just getting around to posting it. Sorry for the lousy photos! Here he is, step by step as I drew this in pencil on vellum bristol board.

Pencil drawing of a Corgi

The breeder I got my German Shepherd from, also breeds Corgis. Since seeing them at her house, I seem to be seeing them everywhere. I decided to draw one. So, that's story!

 It was difficult getting the ears right and even, but I'm happy with this final art. Pencil on Bristol Board

Step 14 final step, painting is finished!

I added the red glazes and this was taken outside in the shade on a sunny day. I also signed the painting. I don't do that until I am totally finished. I am thrilled with how this came out. Now it just has to dry for several more weeks before I can ship it. I hope you enjoyed watching my process. Let me know if you have any questions!