Animazement in Raleigh, NC has been Added to my Convention Schedule!

Got the acceptance email this morning, so here is my convention schedule so far:

March: Megacon in Orlando, FL 
April: Frolicon in Atlanta, GA 
May: Animazement in Raleigh, NC and Indy Pop Con in Indianapolis, IN
August: FandomFest in Louisville, KY and Matsuricon in Columbus, OH

Newest painting progress. Dedicated to my furbabies. Inspired by Clarice from “Silence of the Lambs”. Not sure what the title is going to be yet, but I’m so glad I finally figured out how to express what’s been on my heart since I rescued Dremy from the dumpster and Castiel from the shelter. We have an obligation to each other that surpasses our understanding. <3 Prints will be available at the Megacon artist alley!

I started a new painting at the studio today. Dedicated to my furbabies and inspired by Clarice from Silence of the Lambs.

The progress continues….this piece is a little larger than 19"x25"

Etsy Store Open for Business!

Hey, all.

I’ve had some questions about how to follow and purchase my art after I move to Columbus, OH. Etsy is probably the most reliable and popular option. So, here is a link to my store! Just click on the picture! :)

Before the 50 Shades of Gray series gained popularity, my “No Evil” series of colored pencil paintings was often viewed as highly offensive and immoral in the state of Alabama (the response at various artist alleys in the US, however, was much more accepting).

Oddly enough, the more “mainstream” the fetish elements became, the more palatable the artwork…and the more open people were to talking about how they found those elements sexy.  The first time someone came up to me and called my series the “50 Shades” series, I was really taken off guard. They were enjoying my work, but I was mildly disappointed they still took it at face value. All they were seeing were the sexy elements…which were all of a sudden okay to see.

While I sometimes incorporate fetish-related elements into my work, the message behind these paintings (and all of my work) can be read so many different ways. The most important message for me has always been about freedom, which is a topic I put into a lot of my pieces. There is freedom to be found in surrender. Sometimes, the things we carry are too heavy. What happens when we just let go and hand our burdens over?

The result can be something beautiful, but you have to be willing to let yourself experience the beauty.

It’s all about love, you guys :)

A new ball-jointed doll drawing in progress! She wants to become a butterfly so she can be free.

Bambi - Artistes Disney

So beautiful.  I miss the old Disney movies :(

Progress on “Magic Lanterns”. Going to be debuted at downtown Huntsville’s Pop Up Art Show!

An example of how I put my watercolor paintings together. I use Derwent watercolor pencils, Derwent Inktense pencils, Prismacolor watercolor pencils, and Holbein watercolor tubes.  In this piece, I also used some acrylic paint at the end (mainly white).

I started sketching what will eventually be a watercolor piece at my artist alley table at AWA over the weekend! It was by far my favorite convention I’ve done to date, and I hope to see everyone again next year!