Mini Ink Originals/ with Easels

Original Ink/ "Stars and Stripes Forever" /Patriotic Elephant

                                      "Stars and Stripes Forever" / Patriotic Elephant  8x10

                             I wish an elephant came with every candy cane I bought!!!  ;)  S-

Original Ink/ "Vigilance"/U.S.A. Owl

                                                             "Vigilance"  8x10

  This is my Patriotic owl for the "Celebration of Our Independence" exhibition at Glenn Eure's Gallery.    Sorry, eagle...  Your eyes are not big enough to watch our borders! ;) S-

Original Inks/ greeting card/Postcard/Owl

Original Watercolors/ Children's Book/Haley and Paddy

            These are two more watercolors for my children's book.  The best part of this process for me is being able to write and illustrate based on a real relationship between two very different animals.   True friendships have no barriers!!!!  Both pieces are 11x10".  S-

India Ink Dragons

                                                                          8x9"

      These little marvels were created on vellum paper with Dr. Martin's India Ink.  It has been awhile since I've used this medium and it was completely freeing and enjoyable.  I love vibrant colors and blending liquid inks  is much easier than watercolors can be.  When I use the same medium over and over for too long of a time I lose the joy of creating.  These dragons tossed me right back out of the box I was stuck in...  S-

Original Watercolor/ "Beautiful Beginnings"

                                                       "Beautiful Beginnings"  10x12

                                               Watercolors and ink on watercolor paper