Posts Tagged ‘wip’

WIP: Tunnel in the Light

Friday, March 11th, 2011

Work in Progress by Amy Crook

Work in Progress by Amy Crook

After making In and In and In, I wanted to try out the opposite sort of impression, of descending from light into a dark tunnel or well. I had some iridescent paints out while I was working on a commission, so after that got to a stopping point, I worked up this little canvas. I’ve still got a bit more I want to do with it, so it’s a work in progress – it doesn’t even really have a name yet.

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Work in Progress: Golden Light

Thursday, February 10th, 2011

WIP: Golden Light by Amy Crook

Work in Progress by Amy Crook

One of the things I do when I’ve got my oil paints out is to prepare canvases to become future works. I have no idea what I’m going to do with this little canvas and its wash of golden light (the lighting in the image only intensifies the effect of the paint), but I’m sure I’ll think of something. A soft, sepia-and-white portrait, perhaps. Or giant evil bees. Who knows?

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Super Cute Squid Sketch

Tuesday, February 1st, 2011

Super Cute Squid sketch by Amy Crook

Super Cute Squid sketch by Amy Crook

This little cutie is an experiment in taking the cute squids I usually draw all the way to extra super awesomely cute. His chubby little tentacles and tiny, beadlike eyes just make me want to hug him!

You’ll probably see him again once I’ve taken the time to finish him, maybe as vector art rather than by hand, just for variety.

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Work in Progress: Swirls

Tuesday, January 18th, 2011

Work in Progress - Swirls by Amy Crook

Work in Progress - Swirls by Amy Crook

When I was painting this weekend, I pulled out this 5″x7″ canvas with its lovely wrapped edges and added the first layer of something to it. I’m not sure what it’s going to be, if it’ll stay abstract or perhaps grow some sort of Lovecraftian tentacle monster, but I like the swirly, watery feel of it.

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Sneak Preview – Cthulhu Heart

Thursday, December 23rd, 2010

Cthulhu Heart inks by Amy Crook

Cthulhu Heart inks by Amy Crook

Here’s a little sneak preview of my next awesome thing, a Monster Heart Coloring Book for Valentine’s Day! I’m giving you a sneak peek here with Cthulhu’s tentacley little heart, which he’s offering up to you. I’ll be drawing a new Cthulhu to go with it, along with a bunch of other great classic monsters like Dracula and the Mummy.

Also, instead of bonus zombies, I’m drawing Bonus Brides! After all, it Frankenstein’s Monster wouldn’t be complete without his bride.

This coloring book will be 4 images bigger than the last, but sell for the same price — $13.13 for printed & mailed, and $9.13 for the download. I’m hoping to have them up before Jan. 1, so you can make sure your valentine is all ready. There will even be matching cards!

So, who’s your favorite classic monster, from film or literature?

Categories: Angels, Cthulhu, and Other Myths, Daily Art, Series and Books, Works In Progress
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WIP: Mother Moon

Tuesday, December 14th, 2010

Detail of Moon from work in progress by Amy Crook

Detail of Moon from work in progress by Amy Crook

This maternal moon is part of a whimsical work in progress that I’ve been very slow in creating this year. It’s taken me ages and it’s not remotely done, but I finally did a bit on it a few weeks ago, including some refinements to this charming lady.

I always forget how the gloomy winter weather makes me want to stay out of the studio, which mostly relies on natural light. Perhaps there’ll be some sun and a free afternoon before the end of the year, so I can get a bit more paint onto several of my waiting canvases.

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Work In Progress: Bone Orchard

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

Bone Orchard, work in progress by Amy Crook

Bone Orchard, work in progress by Amy Crook

Hard drive problems today, so you get one of my WIPs instead of a proper art post. This one has a great story that I’ll tell another day.

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