Michele V P
@monkeyviperpenguin.bsky.social
Trundling along, doing my own thing, probably drinking tea.
Not to everyone's tastes, and that's fine by me.
Art, crafts, plants... & random.
Mostly Harmless.
https://ko-fi.com/monkey_viper_penguin
Not to everyone's tastes, and that's fine by me.
Art, crafts, plants... & random.
Mostly Harmless.
https://ko-fi.com/monkey_viper_penguin
Garden Guardian
April 29, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Garden Guardian
Another old one. Have to say Betta fish are beautiful and fun to draw.
...Is it art!? That's for the viewer to decide.
Enjoy the weekend, whatever you get up to!
...Is it art!? That's for the viewer to decide.
Enjoy the weekend, whatever you get up to!
January 17, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Another old one. Have to say Betta fish are beautiful and fun to draw.
...Is it art!? That's for the viewer to decide.
Enjoy the weekend, whatever you get up to!
...Is it art!? That's for the viewer to decide.
Enjoy the weekend, whatever you get up to!
HUMAN ARTISTS, use only one piece to convince people to follow you.
(( Don't copy/paste Bracketed: Though I am a humanist artist, there's no need to follow me at all. I'm just passing it on because I felt like it - Please go and check out the previous artists Ta! ))
(( Don't copy/paste Bracketed: Though I am a humanist artist, there's no need to follow me at all. I'm just passing it on because I felt like it - Please go and check out the previous artists Ta! ))
January 16, 2025 at 10:35 PM
HUMAN ARTISTS, use only one piece to convince people to follow you.
(( Don't copy/paste Bracketed: Though I am a humanist artist, there's no need to follow me at all. I'm just passing it on because I felt like it - Please go and check out the previous artists Ta! ))
(( Don't copy/paste Bracketed: Though I am a humanist artist, there's no need to follow me at all. I'm just passing it on because I felt like it - Please go and check out the previous artists Ta! ))
Practice artwork from a few years ago... I could probably do better, but I quite like that it kind of seems to be looking on disapprovingly.
Portrait of a Secretary Bird (Sagittarius serpentarius)
Watercolour on A4 220gsm cartridge paper
Portrait of a Secretary Bird (Sagittarius serpentarius)
Watercolour on A4 220gsm cartridge paper
January 9, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Practice artwork from a few years ago... I could probably do better, but I quite like that it kind of seems to be looking on disapprovingly.
Portrait of a Secretary Bird (Sagittarius serpentarius)
Watercolour on A4 220gsm cartridge paper
Portrait of a Secretary Bird (Sagittarius serpentarius)
Watercolour on A4 220gsm cartridge paper
Kalanchoe buds and that first bloom.
...I do like how they look close up in pictures. Almost makes me forget how small the flowers are.
...I do like how they look close up in pictures. Almost makes me forget how small the flowers are.
January 7, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Kalanchoe buds and that first bloom.
...I do like how they look close up in pictures. Almost makes me forget how small the flowers are.
...I do like how they look close up in pictures. Almost makes me forget how small the flowers are.
3 new sketchbooks arrived. Not tried this make before, but each are 60x160gsm pages, were cheap & on offer, plus I needed A5. Not one of my usual go to paper brands, but we'll see how they fare... Labels came off easy, which is a bonus.
Anyway, happy now.
Carry On.
Anyway, happy now.
Carry On.
January 6, 2025 at 8:24 PM
3 new sketchbooks arrived. Not tried this make before, but each are 60x160gsm pages, were cheap & on offer, plus I needed A5. Not one of my usual go to paper brands, but we'll see how they fare... Labels came off easy, which is a bonus.
Anyway, happy now.
Carry On.
Anyway, happy now.
Carry On.
Baby spiders on Kalanchoe buds.
Alas I don't have a quality camera, so this is the best shot I could manage with the phone.
Anyway, they made me smile.
Alas I don't have a quality camera, so this is the best shot I could manage with the phone.
Anyway, they made me smile.
January 3, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Baby spiders on Kalanchoe buds.
Alas I don't have a quality camera, so this is the best shot I could manage with the phone.
Anyway, they made me smile.
Alas I don't have a quality camera, so this is the best shot I could manage with the phone.
Anyway, they made me smile.
For what's left of this year, I will be following the lead of our Flomp Lord.
It's important to recharge.
It's important to recharge.
December 27, 2024 at 2:34 PM
For what's left of this year, I will be following the lead of our Flomp Lord.
It's important to recharge.
It's important to recharge.
Puffing Shrooms.
That is all.
Carry On.
That is all.
Carry On.
December 20, 2024 at 4:17 PM
Puffing Shrooms.
That is all.
Carry On.
That is all.
Carry On.
Ghosts In The Snow.
A scaled digital piece I did in 2020.
A scaled digital piece I did in 2020.
December 18, 2024 at 11:41 AM
Ghosts In The Snow.
A scaled digital piece I did in 2020.
A scaled digital piece I did in 2020.
Without downloading any new pics, where are you at mentally?
December 11, 2024 at 1:42 PM
Without downloading any new pics, where are you at mentally?
Drawing of a jumping spider, Phanias albeolus, graphite pencil on A4 cartridge paper.
...I call him Dave.
...I call him Dave.
December 10, 2024 at 1:15 PM
Drawing of a jumping spider, Phanias albeolus, graphite pencil on A4 cartridge paper.
...I call him Dave.
...I call him Dave.
Another from the vaults. A demon type character, yeah I know not the most original type of concept.
Ras has a story in production, and this is just a base portrait & Aide-mémoire - not least of all that its wings are strong and functional.
Watercolour, approx A3.
Ras has a story in production, and this is just a base portrait & Aide-mémoire - not least of all that its wings are strong and functional.
Watercolour, approx A3.
December 6, 2024 at 7:40 PM
Another from the vaults. A demon type character, yeah I know not the most original type of concept.
Ras has a story in production, and this is just a base portrait & Aide-mémoire - not least of all that its wings are strong and functional.
Watercolour, approx A3.
Ras has a story in production, and this is just a base portrait & Aide-mémoire - not least of all that its wings are strong and functional.
Watercolour, approx A3.
Debating with myself whether I should redo a couple of digital art project in traditional media or not!? There are pluses and minuses to both. Also considering redesigning the armour on the drawing shown.
Hoping I will have a good day tomorrow, relatively speaking.
Hope it goes well for others too.
Hoping I will have a good day tomorrow, relatively speaking.
Hope it goes well for others too.
December 5, 2024 at 9:47 PM
Debating with myself whether I should redo a couple of digital art project in traditional media or not!? There are pluses and minuses to both. Also considering redesigning the armour on the drawing shown.
Hoping I will have a good day tomorrow, relatively speaking.
Hope it goes well for others too.
Hoping I will have a good day tomorrow, relatively speaking.
Hope it goes well for others too.
A Ink piece before I kind of ruined by painting it... It's on the redo list. Next time I'll make it bigger, and add more Betas.
Also, any tips from fellow artists on how to remain comfortable with back pain while creating would be greatly appreciated.
Ink pen, A4 cartridge paper.
Also, any tips from fellow artists on how to remain comfortable with back pain while creating would be greatly appreciated.
Ink pen, A4 cartridge paper.
December 5, 2024 at 9:51 AM
A Ink piece before I kind of ruined by painting it... It's on the redo list. Next time I'll make it bigger, and add more Betas.
Also, any tips from fellow artists on how to remain comfortable with back pain while creating would be greatly appreciated.
Ink pen, A4 cartridge paper.
Also, any tips from fellow artists on how to remain comfortable with back pain while creating would be greatly appreciated.
Ink pen, A4 cartridge paper.
Art is Arbitrary. Everyone has their own tastes and preferences. Like it or not, it doesn't matter.
An artist will create what they want to for their own reasons. If you don't like what one artist creates, there are plenty of others whose work you can take a look at.
Old Ink drawing, first draft.
An artist will create what they want to for their own reasons. If you don't like what one artist creates, there are plenty of others whose work you can take a look at.
Old Ink drawing, first draft.
December 4, 2024 at 10:35 AM
Art is Arbitrary. Everyone has their own tastes and preferences. Like it or not, it doesn't matter.
An artist will create what they want to for their own reasons. If you don't like what one artist creates, there are plenty of others whose work you can take a look at.
Old Ink drawing, first draft.
An artist will create what they want to for their own reasons. If you don't like what one artist creates, there are plenty of others whose work you can take a look at.
Old Ink drawing, first draft.
Another watercolour I did a while back.
Turquoise Poison Tree Frog, approx size A3
I do have new stuff I am working on, but I'm also dealing with a spine that is rebelling. Definitely don't want sympathy, it is what it is and I'd rather laugh about it than be all "woe is me".
Anyway... Carry On!
Turquoise Poison Tree Frog, approx size A3
I do have new stuff I am working on, but I'm also dealing with a spine that is rebelling. Definitely don't want sympathy, it is what it is and I'd rather laugh about it than be all "woe is me".
Anyway... Carry On!
November 28, 2024 at 12:43 PM
Another watercolour I did a while back.
Turquoise Poison Tree Frog, approx size A3
I do have new stuff I am working on, but I'm also dealing with a spine that is rebelling. Definitely don't want sympathy, it is what it is and I'd rather laugh about it than be all "woe is me".
Anyway... Carry On!
Turquoise Poison Tree Frog, approx size A3
I do have new stuff I am working on, but I'm also dealing with a spine that is rebelling. Definitely don't want sympathy, it is what it is and I'd rather laugh about it than be all "woe is me".
Anyway... Carry On!
Not sure about sharing, but you can certainly have a peek at our Overlords.
November 28, 2024 at 11:31 AM
Not sure about sharing, but you can certainly have a peek at our Overlords.
Schlumbergera.
Aka Christmas Cactus, among a few other common names.
Aka Christmas Cactus, among a few other common names.
November 27, 2024 at 4:40 PM
Schlumbergera.
Aka Christmas Cactus, among a few other common names.
Aka Christmas Cactus, among a few other common names.
Picked up the crochet hooks after many many years. Currently working on a freestanding mushroom. Debating whether to make the cap separate so I can easily add some details before attaching, or just change colour and continue?
May create two patterns. Will have to test the pattern(s) anyway.
May create two patterns. Will have to test the pattern(s) anyway.
November 24, 2024 at 11:34 AM
Picked up the crochet hooks after many many years. Currently working on a freestanding mushroom. Debating whether to make the cap separate so I can easily add some details before attaching, or just change colour and continue?
May create two patterns. Will have to test the pattern(s) anyway.
May create two patterns. Will have to test the pattern(s) anyway.
Drawing of a Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja).
Currently Vulnerable on the Conservation Status.
I may try painting one in watercolour or maybe acrylic at some point. The tones would mostly be blues and greys, but that's no bad thing.
Graphite pencil on A3 cartridge paper.
Currently Vulnerable on the Conservation Status.
I may try painting one in watercolour or maybe acrylic at some point. The tones would mostly be blues and greys, but that's no bad thing.
Graphite pencil on A3 cartridge paper.
November 23, 2024 at 1:11 PM
Drawing of a Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja).
Currently Vulnerable on the Conservation Status.
I may try painting one in watercolour or maybe acrylic at some point. The tones would mostly be blues and greys, but that's no bad thing.
Graphite pencil on A3 cartridge paper.
Currently Vulnerable on the Conservation Status.
I may try painting one in watercolour or maybe acrylic at some point. The tones would mostly be blues and greys, but that's no bad thing.
Graphite pencil on A3 cartridge paper.
A watercolour I painted a few years ago with ink details. Allowed each colour layer to dry before adding the next shade on the mane. The face and background used a wet wash technique.
November 22, 2024 at 9:30 AM
A watercolour I painted a few years ago with ink details. Allowed each colour layer to dry before adding the next shade on the mane. The face and background used a wet wash technique.
Sorting through files today, and realising I still don't know where I put this drawing in progress. Must be somewhere safe, because I just can't find it.
Oh well, not the end of the world - only a minor nuisance. If I don't find it by New Years, I'll think of it as practice and redo it from scratch.
Oh well, not the end of the world - only a minor nuisance. If I don't find it by New Years, I'll think of it as practice and redo it from scratch.
November 16, 2024 at 3:40 PM
Sorting through files today, and realising I still don't know where I put this drawing in progress. Must be somewhere safe, because I just can't find it.
Oh well, not the end of the world - only a minor nuisance. If I don't find it by New Years, I'll think of it as practice and redo it from scratch.
Oh well, not the end of the world - only a minor nuisance. If I don't find it by New Years, I'll think of it as practice and redo it from scratch.
I guess as I have just opened this account I should post something... Well, I can't think of anything good to say right now, so instead here's a drawing of a Cephalopod.
November 15, 2024 at 10:30 AM
I guess as I have just opened this account I should post something... Well, I can't think of anything good to say right now, so instead here's a drawing of a Cephalopod.