Molly thumbnails

Some thumbnail studies of our first cat, Molly. I don't intend to finish these. Just wanted to see what I could accomplish with basic colors for underpainting purposes. I did make a full painting of the bottom right image, let's see if I can find it.

Earthrise

Separation of worlds

Last updated December 28, 2023 

Keep reading to see more progress shots.

Queen Carmen

 Another image edit from 2010. I thought she was quite cute and deserved better treatment.

Baby

 Touched up an old drawing from 2010. Sometimes all it takes is a few minor tweaks.

Distant future dream

The finished artwork

Happy anniversary to this weird dream I had, 14 years ago! I tried to keep this as close to the original artwork as possible. It was a very intense dream, almost like I was there. Perhaps it was a psychic vision...

"I had a freaky dream last night, I saw the earth in the very distant future, perhaps after the fall of mankind?

This is basically what I saw... Huge rusty towers in a lush green forest. Maybe all the humans are long gone and that's why the forests are so healthy?

What purpose do these towers serve? I wish I knew.

Just hope this isn't earth any time soon..."

I took the original drawing and extended it on both sides, then traced over it with major guidelines. 

Adding detail to the sketch.

A work-in-progress shot.

Grandpa

Completely obsessed with my sister's friend's cat. His name is Grandpa. He is an older rescue cat. He is very grumpy. Poor thing's original name was Poop. I'd be mad all the time too.

Trying out some painting techniques and I am happy with how it looks so far. Once this dries I will add another layer of paint to really bring out his evil gaze and fuzzy booties.