Posts Tagged ‘sold’
Night, All
Thursday, September 8th, 2016
Night, All, 7″x5″ watercolor on watercolor paper
Sunsets and sunrises hold a lot of fascination, the liminal spaces of dusk and dawn where light bleeds and changes, washing the world in reds and golds, turning the crisp shapes of day into the soft silhouettes of night.
This sunset sky is a soft fade from fiery orange into the deep blue of dusk, vivid color making a beautiful backdrop to a very mundane view. Birds on a wire, trees in full summer form, and the roofs of houses echo the views where so many of us live.
There’s a beautiful juxtaposition in the layers of civilization and nature, light and shadow, oranges and blues.
Night, All, detail, by Amy Crook
Above, you can see the tiny birds settling in on their wires for the night. Below, the painting is tucked into its temporary frame, a window out into an imaginary world.
Night, All, framed art by Amy Crook
Categories: Floating Gallery, Flowers, Trees and Landscapes, Series and Books
Tags: horizons, nfs, primatek, sold, watercolor
Outside
Tuesday, September 6th, 2016
Outside, 5″x5″ watercolor on Arches cover buff paper
This newest Pathways painting is quite a small example of its kind. An off-kilter view suggest the viewer is laying down, looking out at some sort of mountain landscape through vine-laden bars on a square window.
There’s a tiny bit of sparkle in this one, but mostly it’s just lovely violets on the warm buff-colored paper.
This piece would display beautifully in a frame with a white mat to set off the delicate warmth of the paper, or even floated on a dark, pearly grey to display the hand-torn edge of the paper.
Outside, detail, by Amy Crook
Above, you can see the subtle variations in the violet much better, and just a hint of shimmery sparkle hiding in the deepest purples. Below, you can see this small painting in a small frame, perfect for adding color to a small space.
Outside, framed art by Amy Crook
Categories: Abstract and Just Plain Weird, Floating Gallery, Series and Books
Tags: duochrome, nfs, pathways, primatek, purple, sold, watercolor
Concupiscient
Thursday, August 25th, 2016
Concupiscient: filled with sexual desire; lustful,
5″x7″ pen & ink and Copic marker on paper
Word art abounds! Kim asked for “concupiscient” as her Patreon patron sketch this month, and since I know she loves Lestrade I couldn’t resist giving him this naughty cameo.
Patreon patrons help pay for art supplies, cat food, and caffeine for the artist, and get great perks like sketches and wallpapers for their ongoing support. Become a patron today!
Categories: Completed Commissions, Nudes and Other Sexy Things, People, Figures and Faces, Series and Books, Things I'm a Fan Of
Tags: copic marker, kim, nfs, patreon, pen and ink, sketch, sold, word art, word art weds
Garnet Fox
Monday, August 8th, 2016
Garnet Fox, 8″x8″ watercolor on Fluid watercolor paper
The final piece in this month’s gallery is last little bit of shine brilliance, with interference red providing the delicate details on this fox’s garnet fur.
A whimsical, graphical style is paired with intricate pattern work for a gorgeous piece of art that would brighten any home or office.
Like any trickster fox, this one only shows its best side when it wants to, and in this case the lovely red shines against the rich garnet paint of its fur only when turned into the light.
Garnet Fox, detail, by Amy Crook
Above, you can see the way the paint on the designs catches the light and shines in metallic red on the fox’s garnet coat. Below, she’s waiting in a frame, just waiting for the right foxhole to adorn.
Garnet Fox, framed art by Amy Crook
Categories: Floating Gallery, Sea Creatures and Other Animals, Series and Books, Whimsical and Strange
Tags: animal spirits, fox, interference, nfs, primatek, sold, watercolor
Artship
Saturday, August 6th, 2016
Artship, 7″x5″ pen & ink, watercolor, and duochrome watercolor on paper
I think it’s fair to say this is the perfect art for a fan of my work!
There’s a little hint of everything, from the secret spirals in shining duochrome paint, to the tiny fluttering paintings that make up the rudder. There’s even a warm little teacup with the purple-haired pilot riding up front.
Which detail delights you the most?
Artship, detail, by Amy Crook
Above, you can see the secret spirals that only show up in just the right light. Below, the airship is drifting along in a frame, just waiting to find a home on your wall.
Artship, framed art by Amy Crook
Categories: Floating Gallery, People, Figures and Faces, Series and Books, Whimsical and Strange
Tags: airship, duochrome, floating gallery, nfs, pen and ink, sold, watercolor
Firefly Moon
Friday, August 5th, 2016
Firefly Moon, 6″x4″ interference watercolor and Japanese watercolor on Fluid watercolor paper
Fireflies flash and hide in this misty, delicately textured night scene. The sky is full of soft clouds and the subtle shine of stars behind them, the bright moon glowing against the fog.
The beautiful green shines when the light hits it, but nearly vanishes when it’s in shadow, just the way real fireflies only sometimes glow with their mysterious phosphorescence.
Did you used to chase them on lazy summer nights, trying to hold the stars in the palm of your hand?
Firefly Moon, detail, by Amy Crook
Above, you can see the green shine catch the light and glow against the misty sky behind it. Below, this tiny beauty is waiting in a frame so you can keep those summer memories always close at hand.
Firefly Moon, framed art by Amy Crook
Categories: Floating Gallery, Flowers, Trees and Landscapes, Series and Books, Whimsical and Strange
Tags: fireflies, interference, japanese watercolor, moon, nfs, sold, watercolor
Spring Dusk
Thursday, August 4th, 2016
Spring Dusk, 6″x6″ pen & ink and Japanese watercolor on Fluid watercolor paper
Bright orange butterflies dance through the spring like living blossoms, going past a tree just starting to bud. New leaves shine bright green against the violet of falling dusk, and the last vestiges of sunset glow golden at the horizon.
Winter trees, autumn trees, and now a lovely spring tree helps to round out the seasons in my Horizons series.
Which season is your favorite?
Spring Dusk, detail, by Amy Crook
Above, you can see the new leaf green against the black branches and violet dusk, with a single butterfly fluttering into the frame. Below, the tree stands proud in its frame, ready to bring a touch of spring to any room.
Spring Dusk, framed art by Amy Crook
Categories: Floating Gallery, Flowers, Trees and Landscapes, Series and Books
Tags: horizons, japanese watercolor, nfs, pen and ink, sold, tree, watercolor
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