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The Lovely Tree
Friday, August 4th, 2017
The Lovely Tree, 4″x8″ watercolor on Fluid watercolor paper
Beautiful baby-blue blossoms adorn this tree, in contrast to the baby-pink glow of the sunset in the background. Hints of falling petals dot the sky, and barely-seen branches peek through the flowers here and there.
Pulling inspiration from the colors of the trans pride flag, this tree stands tall and proud in support of all the trans people in and out of the military, brave enough to live their truth despite the many obstacles.
The Lovely Tree, detail, by Amy Crook
Above, you can see the loose, natural details of watercolor overlapping like flower petals, and below the piece is in a temporary frame, waiting to be planted in its permanent home.
The Lovely Tree, framed art by Amy Crook
Categories: Floating Gallery, Flowers, Trees and Landscapes, Things I'm a Fan Of
Tags: for sale, trans pride, tree, watercolor
Formations 2
Thursday, August 3rd, 2017
Formations 2, 6″x4″ Primatek and metallic watercolor on Arches cover buff paper
Unlike the peaceful blue and pale gold of the first Formations, this one has a lovely earthy red made from Minnesota pipestone, and a rich red-gold to match. The paper itself is a warm buff color that adds a third dimension to a very simple palette.
The complex shapes are reminiscent of riverbeds, borders, and other such phenomena both natural and manmade. This one makes me think of a map of some science fictional Mars, where life has found a way to exist even there.
Formations 2, detail, by Amy Crook
Above, you can see the glint of gold shining against the paper and paint, bright in the afternoon sun. Below, the painting is tilted toward shadow in its frame, mysterious and distant as another planet.
Formations 2, framed art by Amy Crook
Categories: Abstract and Just Plain Weird, Floating Gallery, Flowers, Trees and Landscapes, Series and Books
Tags: for sale, formations, map, metallic, primatek, watercolor
Vine Ring
Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017
Vine Ring, 5″x7″ pen & ink and Copic marker on paper
The third book in my Consulting Magic series is imminent! This beautiful vine ring will be part of the cover, the same way that the mechanical bird graced the first one, and magical flowers the second.
Gold and platinum vines twine around each other, thick and thin, in a graceful and organic pattern. Bright emeralds dot the design here and there, cradled in little curls of metal so their placement looks natural.
It could almost be a circlet or crown rather than a ring, whatever your imagination desires.
Vine Ring, detail, by Amy Crook
Above, you can see the tiny green emeralds shining out of the curls of metal vinework. Below, the ring sits in a frame, waiting to decorate your home.
Vine Ring, framed art by Amy Crook
Categories: Floating Gallery, Flowers, Trees and Landscapes, Series and Books, Whimsical and Strange
Tags: consulting magic, copic marker, courtship, for sale, julian st albans, pen and ink
Dancing Dalek
Tuesday, July 25th, 2017
Dancing Dalek, 5″x7″ pen & ink and Copic marker on paper
Feeling in a party mood? Celebrate! Celebrate! Celebrate!
This dancing Dalek is perhaps also a bit drunk, as he meanders through the world ordering others to join in his celebration. Perfect for birthday festivities, or any other excuse you might have to, well, you know.
I have, of course, made it into a card! It’s blank inside, but I admit I was thinking of birthdays when I drew it.
Celebrate! Dalek greeting card by Amy Crook on Etsy
Categories: Card Design, Series and Books, Things I'm a Fan Of
Tags: copic marker, dalek, doctor who, etsy, for sale, pen and ink
Pattern Cat
Saturday, June 3rd, 2017
Pattern Cat, 7″x5″ ink and watercolor on Arches cover white paper
This basking cat is covered in a pattern of repeating arcs which create a larger sense of pattern when viewed from a distance. It’s got its face up into the golden sunlight, with shimmering amethyst darkness all around.
There’s a little hint that perhaps the cat is scenting something good — your dinner, probably — but for now it’s just enjoying the moment.
Cats are, after all, solar powered.
Pattern Cat, detail, by Amy Crook
Above, you can see a very close detail of the cat’s patterned ears perked up in the sunbeam. Below, this unique kitty is lounging in its frame, just waiting for its forever home.
Pattern Cat, framed art by Amy Crook
Categories: Floating Gallery, Sea Creatures and Other Animals
Tags: brush and ink, cat, caturday, for sale, primatek, watercolor
Emerald City
Friday, June 2nd, 2017
Emerald City, 12.2″x9.1″ watercolor on L’Aquarelle Canson Héritage paper
This city comes with a story — someone asked whether my Rainy City parasol was from the Wizard of Oz, and while that wasn’t, this one is.
Brighter greens and a beautiful orange sunset make this a much brighter city, too. The clouds were dyed a bit green from the glow of the city below, which stays away from mundane building shapes and strays into the fantastic, the strange, and the glorious.
What fantastical land have you always wanted to visit?*
*My answer? All of them
Emerald City, detail, by Amy Crook
Above, you can see a close-up of one of my favorite buildings in this fantastical cityscape, and a flying monkey circling overhead. Below, this city glows in its frame, the colors a brilliance that will brighten up your space.
Emerald City, framed art by Amy Crook
Categories: Angels, Cthulhu, and Other Myths, Floating Gallery, Flowers, Trees and Landscapes, Series and Books, Things I'm a Fan Of, Whimsical and Strange
Tags: city, for sale, horizons, japanese watercolor, the wizard of oz, watercolor
Queen of Swords
Sunday, May 7th, 2017
Queen of Swords, 5″x7″ pen & ink and Copic marker on paper
This bodaciously majestic Queen of Swords is a delightful take on the tarot card, with one hand raised up to greet her subjects and her sword held ready in the other.
She’s got little blue swords on her sleeves, and the green brocade of her underskirt is covered in arrows letting you know just where to kneel. At her feet. Where you belong. Everything about her expression tells you she’s completely confident in her ability to make you do what she says.
Truly royal.
Queen of Swords, detail, by Amy Crook
Above – look at that quirky, regal smile! Bow to that quirky, regal smile. Below, she’s majestically framed, just as she should be.
Queen of Swords, framed art by Amy Crook
Categories: Angels, Cthulhu, and Other Myths, Daily Art, Floating Gallery, People, Figures and Faces, Series and Books
Tags: copic marker, for sale, pen and ink, queen, tarot
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