a cardinal

This is just about finished.  I like it, but I still want to do another one.  More to come, as always.

Makeda

This song is so cool.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22HL5ZOOHGI


Perfect to listen to while drawing a quail.

Quail, work in progress

run that back

This drawing has been sitting around for a over a year now.  I was trying to fit birds inside shapes one night, and this was me fitting a bird into a circle.  I think it needs something else in order to be finished, something for it to be standing on at least. 
 

A dope track for tonight:  Zion I feat. Planet Asia - Critical
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-l3EHv6r38k


And one more, People Under the Stairs - Earth Travelers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrIS13kmiRA

Crested Titmouse

Short Eared Owl

This is an owl.

This happened yesterday, and this is what I'm listening to right now, as I contemplate how wonderful it is to be an artist:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_prDWsKXSI

Street Art

Street Art

I made some street art last night. It is based of a real bird, the Pyrrhuloxia.  Having established a rough outline, I departed from my reference and included my own bold colors and patterns.  Also, notice the peel here line because this is indeed a sticker.  Get ready, Roseville.

Also, I think the drawing looks better if you look at while listening to Guru's "Life Saver."  He starts to flow in French for about the last minute, it's beautiful.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QB74T4YGgo

N.S.O.Y.A. Update

http://voigtlanderlounge.blogspot.com/2010/02/stab-at-painting.htm


Just a link back to an old post I updated tonight.  It's an abstract painting, basically me trying to figure out how oil paint goes down.  Not an easy task, as it turns out.  This owl, however, suggests that I am making significant improvements in my technique.  It's not done yet, don't judge. 

it's all for the birds, all of it

Nobody can touch this original work of mine. This bird is portrayed much larger than it is in reality, because it has been torn away from all context. Forget angry birds, they are nothing. This is a real bird, with real malice, and ill will towards you. Let its gaze penetrate your soul, and see your faults. All pain is an illusion.