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Ocean Waves

Posted on February 2nd, 2015

Ocean Waves, abstract watercolor by Amy Crook

Ocean Waves, abstract watercolor by Amy Crook

Although it’s not named in series, this painting is definitely a relative of my previous Splash watercolors.

I asked my list whether this painting ought to be waves or a beach, and the overwhelming vote was for waves.

There’s a splash and sploosh, the blue on top of the endless deep aqua, the white above it all like foam. There’s also just a hint of shine hiding here and there that only shows up when the sun hits it just right.

If you want the warm memory of the ocean there on your desk or your wall, this is the perfect painting for you.

Ocean Waves, 8″x8″ watercolor and interference watercolor on Fluid watercolor paper.

Ocean Waves, detail, by Amy Crook

Ocean Waves, detail, by Amy Crook

Above, you can see the waters looking darker with the shine of interference blue peeking out in subtle brightness. Below, the painting is in a frame in the sun, just waiting to go to its new home.

Ocean Waves, framed art by Amy Crook

Ocean Waves, framed art by Amy Crook

Categories: Abstract and Just Plain Weird, Floating Gallery, Series and Books
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Adventuring

Posted on January 29th, 2015

Adventuring by Amy Crook

Adventuring by Amy Crook

This is one of those pieces of art that will make perfect sense to about 3 people in the world, and confuse everyone else. Fortunately it’s in the hands of one of those 3, so all is well.

Four friends are going on an adventure! The otter excitedly running off ahead, the hedgehog trudging determinedly behind, with the silver fox and dignified cat in the middle.

Adventuring, 8″x4″ watercolor on Fluid watercolor paper.

Categories: Series and Books, Things I'm a Fan Of, Whimsical and Strange
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No Hugs 2

Posted on January 27th, 2015

No Hugs 2, a Doctor Who comic by Amy Crook

No Hugs 2, a Doctor Who comic by Amy Crook

I’ve visited this theme before, but this time a lovely patron commissioned me to draw the objectionable huggers as well! Ten and Eleven both think a three-Doctor reunion is an occasion for hugs, but Twelve is having none of it.

This also sneaks into my theme from last week by being an excellent anti-Valentine.

No Hugs 2, 7″x5″ pen & ink and Copic marker on paper.

No Hugs 2, a Doctor Who unValentine by Amy Crook on Etsy

No Hugs 2, a Doctor Who unValentine by Amy Crook on Etsy

Categories: Card Design, Completed Commissions, People, Figures and Faces, Series and Books, Things I'm a Fan Of
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Daron and Ziggy

Posted on January 25th, 2015

Daron & Ziggy, a Daron's Guitar Chronicles comic by Amy Crook

Daron & Ziggy, a Daron’s Guitar Chronicles comic by Amy Crook

I’m finishing out my week of Valentines with a couple of literal (if fictional) rock stars!

I’ve done art for Daron’s Guitar Chronicles before, and this time I decided to echo (though not copy) a famous David Bowie pose for my two favorite on-again, off-again rock stars. They’re definitely on again here, with Ziggy firmly ensconced between and wrapped around Daron’s legs.

Daron & Ziggy, 5″x7″ pen & ink and Copic marker on paper.

Daron & Ziggy, a rock star Valentine by Amy Crook on Etsy

Daron & Ziggy, a rock star Valentine by Amy Crook on Etsy

Categories: Card Design, People, Figures and Faces, Series and Books, Things I'm a Fan Of
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Tentacle-Tied

Posted on January 24th, 2015

Tentacle-Tied, a Cthulhu comic by Amy Crook

Tentacle-Tied, a Cthulhu comic by Amy Crook

“You make Cthulhu tentacle-tied,” says the Elder God of legend and nightmare, looking quite wide-eyed and nervous. Will you take pity on Cthulhu and be his Valentine?

Tentacle-Tied, 5″x7″ pen & ink and Copic marker on paper.

Tentacle-Tied, a Cthulhu Valentine by Amy Crook on Etsy

Tentacle-Tied, a Cthulhu Valentine by Amy Crook on Etsy

Categories: Angels, Cthulhu, and Other Myths, Card Design, People, Figures and Faces, Series and Books, Tentacles, Things I'm a Fan Of
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Centurion

Posted on January 23rd, 2015

Centurion, a Doctor Who comic by Amy Crook

Centurion, a Doctor Who comic by Amy Crook

This Valentine, on the other hand, declares its devotion in no uncertain terms. Rory Williams (or Rory Pond, as the Doctor liked to call him) is all done up in his Centurion gear, saying, “I’d stand sentinel 2000 years for you.”

Now that’s commitment.

Pick one up in my Etsy shop today!

Centurion, 5″x7″ pen & ink and Copic marker on paper.

Centurion, a Doctor Who Valentine by Amy Crook on Etsy

Centurion, a Doctor Who Valentine by Amy Crook on Etsy

Categories: Card Design, People, Figures and Faces, Series and Books, Things I'm a Fan Of
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Love to Dance

Posted on January 22nd, 2015

Love to Dance, a Sherlock comic by Amy Crook

Love to Dance, a Sherlock comic by Amy Crook

Another image that can be interpreted multiple ways, we see Sherlock doing his excitable pirouette for an appreciative John. There’s no words, allowing the viewer to write their own story.

You can use this card for a Valentine, wedding, or anniversary! Pick one up here at my Etsy shop.

Love to Dance, 5″x7″ pen & ink and Copic marker on paper.

Love to Dance, a Sherlock Valentine by Amy Crook on Etsy

Love to Dance, a Sherlock Valentine by Amy Crook on Etsy

Categories: Card Design, People, Figures and Faces, Series and Books, Things I'm a Fan Of
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