Spiral Bookmark 5
Posted on October 25th, 2012
Spiral
Bookmark 5
by Amy Crook
Spirals are a bit of a theme this bookmark week, but then, they’re a bit of a theme for this entire year for me, so I’m sure you’re not surprised. This one combines bright cheerful colors with a subtly iridescent background. There’s a bit of glitter in the purple center of the droplets or flamelets, however you choose to interpret the turquoise shapes.
Spiral Bookmark 5, 0.875″x5″ mixed media on paper.
Spiral Bookmark 5, detail, by Amy Crook
Above, you can really see the reddish interference paint and sparkly purple glitter gel pen that add depth and surprising shine to this little bookmark. Below, it’s hanging out with the book for your size comparison pleasure.
Spiral Bookmark 5, with book, by Amy Crook
(Book not by Amy Crook. Also not included.)
Categories: Abstract and Just Plain Weird, Daily Art, Series and Books
Tags: bookmark, buy a bookmark, for sale, glitter gel pen, iridescent, japanese watercolor, pen and ink, spirals
Spiral Bookmark 4
Posted on October 24th, 2012
Spiral Bookmark 4 by Amy Crook
This bookmark was born the last time I had Sharpie Week, and I had all my various Sharpies scattered out over my art table. Three different shades of marker form layers of squiggles and spirals, a bit like a rocky pool in the rain.
Spiral Bookmark 4, 6″x1″ Sharpie marker on cardstock.
Spiral Bookmark 4, detail, by Amy Crook
Above, you can see the various shades of Sharpie, though I must say my digital camera really gives the blue a neon glow it doesn’t have in person. Below, the bookmark is hanging out with a hardcover book, ready to mark your place. The sunlight really washes out the marker here, brightening the blue to turquoise and paling out the periwinkle to almost nothing.
Spiral Bookmark 4, with book, by Amy Crook
(book neither included nor by the artist)
Categories: Abstract and Just Plain Weird, Daily Art, Series and Books
Tags: bookmark, buy a bookmark, for sale, pen and ink, sharpie marker, spirals
Tentacle Bookmark 4
Posted on October 23rd, 2012
Tentacle Bookmark 4
by Amy Crook
Sharpie tentacles take on a violet sheen when they wind their way up over the mottled background in iridescent garnet. This petite bookmark is perfect for paperbacks, or just staring aimlessly at its shimmery surface until you feel inspired to write like Lovecraft.
Tentacle Bookmark 4, 1″x4″ watercolor and Sharpie marker on cardstock, nfs (sold).
Tentacle Bookmark 4, detail, by Amy Crook
Above, you can see a bit of sparkle where the light hits the tentacles just so. Below, the bookmark is hanging out with a book for you to appreciate its compactness.
Tentacle Bookmark 4, with book, by Amy Crook, $13.13
(book is neither included nor by me)
Categories: Angels, Cthulhu, and Other Myths, Daily Art, Series and Books, Tentacles
Tags: bookmark, for sale, iridescent, nfs, sharpie marker, sold, tentacles, watercolor
Fairytale Sky Bookmark
Posted on October 22nd, 2012
Fairytale Sky Bookmark by Amy Crook
It’s Bookmark Week once again! We’re starting out with a lovely new moon for Monday, which happens to already have found a home. If you were on my email list, you, too, would have had a chance to snag the bookmark of your choice ahead of everyone else.
I’ll have one more Bookmark Week in November so there’s still time to pick up a stocking stuffer for the holidays, though they will of course be more Amy-themed than holiday-themed. I already have two of the new set done, in fact!
Fairytale Sky Bookmark, 5″x1″ watercolor on paper, nfs (sold).
Fairytale Sky Bookmark, detail, by Amy Crook
Above you can see a close-up of the texture on the moon and the curling periwinkle clouds. Below, the bookmark is sitting on a hardcover book so you can see the size.
Fairytale Sky Bookmark, with book, by Amy Crook
Categories: Daily Art, Flowers, Trees and Landscapes, Series and Books
Tags: black paper, bookmark, fairytale sky, moon, nfs, sold, watercolor
Sherlock says Do Not Bend (again)
Posted on October 21st, 2012
Do Not Bend Sherlock sketch by Amy Crook
Another package sent out into the world, another rendition of Sherlock wishing for its safe arrival!
Categories: Daily Art, People, Figures and Faces, Series and Books, Things I'm a Fan Of
Tags: nfs, sharpie marker, sherlock, sherlock bbc, sherlock holmes, sketch
Cartoon: Jo VanEvery
Posted on October 20th, 2012
Jo VanEvery cartoon by Amy Crook
After the delightful Jo VanEvery got several cartoons from me to use in her work, she’s finally let me cartoon her! We chose a favorite sweater of hers, and the cheerful galoshes she wishes she had, and then added in one of the pigs she raises on their farm and the new lantern logo I created for her site. Or a reasonable facsimile, at least.
I think the galoshes are my favorite part.
If you’d like to be a cartoon, too, check out my page and let me know what item you’ve always wanted. It seems I end up drawing a lot of wished-for (and favourite) shoes!
Categories: Completed Commissions, Daily Art, People, Figures and Faces
Tags: all rights reserved, cartoon, commission, copic marker, jo vanevery, nfs, pen and ink
Hibiscus Pools
Posted on October 19th, 2012
Hibiscus Pools by Amy Crook, $199
This piece is very cheerful and feminine, the shimmery pools of turquoise and salt circled by bright hibiscus pink. The thick, textured watercolor gives a wonderful background for the shiny paint and salt. The small size makes this the perfect thing to brighten up a little corner, adding color and sparkle to your daily life.
Hibiscus Pools, 4″x3.5″ salt and watercolor on paper, $199 framed, with free shipping.
Hibiscus Pools, detail, by Amy Crook
Above, you can see the shining pink-purple and shimmery turquoise together catching the sunlight, the two metallic duochrome watercolors changing subtly as the light hits at different angles. Below, I’ve got the piece tucked into a temporary frame, though it will get a more careful framing before it comes to live at your house permanently.
Hibiscus Pools, framed art by Amy Crook
- Title: Hibiscus Pools
- 4 in. x 3.5 in. duochrome watercolor and salt on watercolor paper
- $199 for the original (tax will be added if you live in CA)
- Frame is included at no additional charge to protect the delicate art during shipping
- Shipping is free anywhere in the world
- Payment plans are available, just email me
- The button below will take you to Paypal – if you’d like to pay another way, just let me know and we’ll work it out
Categories: Abstract and Just Plain Weird, Daily Art
Tags: for sale, iridescent, pink, salt, turqouise, watercolor
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