Sachimoto
Posted on April 24th, 2010
Sachimoto by Amy Crook
Today’s art is a birthday card I made for a friend this year, an illustration of her newest kitten, Sachi. I did a very soft sketch of him using a photo reference, then used my new Japanese watercolor inks to paint him in, and finally erased the lines so all that’s left is the ghost of his dark markings and pink nose and ears.
Sometimes when I’m coming to visit them, I see him sitting in the sun in the window with this peaceful expression on his face. Of course, that’s one of the few times Sachi ever sits still, but hopefully he’ll grow out of being quite such a troublemaker. We have a habit of expanding cat names into nicknames, and one of his first ones was Sachimoto.
Categories: Daily Art, Whimsical and Strange
Tags: cat, nfs
My Heart Bleeds
Posted on April 23rd, 2010
My Heart Bleeds by Amy Crook
This rather morbid watercolor was one of my unValentines this year, a cross between a tradition and realistic heart. The blood red paint dried in thick pools and was allowed to drip naturally, nearly to the bottom of the card — in its frame, the chrome picks up the reflection as it disappears at the bottom edge. Blue veins call to mind a real heart as they trace across the surface.
My Heart Bleeds, 4″x6″, watercolor on watercolor postcard.
Categories: Daily Art, Zombies, Skulls, and Other Morbid Things
Tags: for sale, heart, red, unvalentine, watercolor
Daily Art & Wood Sprite
Posted on April 22nd, 2010
Wood Sprite by Amy Crook
I’m trying an experiment for the rest of April and all of May — daily art posts. I have a ton of art lying around, some of it for sale, some of it not, some if it not suitable to be sold like this handsome fellow who’s on the back of some notes from a client meeting.
This wood sprite is inspired by the beautiful illustrations by Brian Froud in his collaboration with Charles de Lint, The Wild Wood.
Enjoy!
Categories: Angels, Cthulhu, and Other Myths, Daily Art, People, Figures and Faces
Tags: nfs, sketch
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Cartoon: Skaja Wills
Posted on February 19th, 2010
Skaja Wills, final, by Amy Crook
Ever wondered what it’s like to become a cartoon? Skaja Wills was kind enough to let me share the process with you.
Categories: Completed Commissions, Daily Art, People, Figures and Faces
Tags: all rights reserved, cartoon, commission, copic marker, nfs, pen and ink, Skaja Wills
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Precious
Posted on February 4th, 2010
Precious by Amy Crook
Hidden in the abstract red-orange background is the faint outline of a woman looking at her cupped hands. She’s curled around whatever it is she’s holding, the precious object that gives the painting its title. The painting itself is a rich blend of reds and oranges with a loosely painted ochre ‘frame’.
I painted this many years ago, and it’s currently residing above the antique desk in my bedroom. I decided to list it now because the sentiment fit with the holiday season for me, and I feel ready to let it go to a new home.
Precious, 18″x24″, oil on canvas.
Categories: Abstract and Just Plain Weird, Daily Art, People, Figures and Faces
Tags: nfs, red, sold
Commission: Mermaid
Posted on January 5th, 2010
Mermaid by Amy Crook
In the fall of 2008, my friend Jeff commissioned me to paint a gift for his wife, for a combination 5th anniversary and Christmas present. It was an interesting challenge keeping it a secret for two months, but the moment of presentation was a smashing success!
We wanted to take into account as many of her favorite things as possible, so not only does it have the mermaid as a central theme, we added in the sunken pirate ship, and of course a shark or two.
24″x30″, oil on canvas, not for sale (commission)
Click through to see the process, which was thoroughly documented to keep Jeff current on my progress. Read the rest of this entry »
Categories: Angels, Cthulhu, and Other Myths, Completed Commissions, Daily Art, Sea Creatures and Other Animals
Tags: all rights reserved, commission, mermaid, nfs, shark
Zombie Head Stitch Markers
Posted on December 7th, 2009
Zombie Head Stitch Markers
Do you knit, or know and love a knitter who’s a little left of center? Or at least one who loves zombies.
This is a set of 5 handmade stitch markers fashioned from glow-in-the-dark polymer clay. I had a lot of fun giving each one their own personality, making sure there was a blond, brunet, redhead and even a bald little skull.
I packed them up in an old Altoids tin and filled it with coriander “earth” so your zombies will arrive safely buried and ready to eat… er, mark your stitches. They won’t really eat your brains. Probably.
Set of 5 Zombie stitch markers – sold!
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Categories: Daily Art, Zombies, Skulls, and Other Morbid Things
Tags: nfs, sold, zombie
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