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Making Stars, 2024

Charcoal on paper, 9.75 x 18in

#charcoal #fineart #stilllife
Futile Hobbies, 2024

Those scissors almost broke me. This was the project where I learned that doing odd objects forshortened without anything else to have stable horizontals off of is one heck of a time.
August 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Alchemist, 2024

A fun still life project. I learned a lot on this one, and only wanted to burn it sometimes!

#stilllife #fineart #charcoal #myart #sjpportfolio
August 5, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Finally done! At some point I’ll figure out how to photograph it properly. #fineart #oilpaint #stilllife #grisaille #painting #drawing
March 5, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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I never posted this here, but I made a pretty big write-up over on Tumblr for anyone interested in learning #pixelart!
It's a guide on software, fundamentals, jargon and resources.

Since links are legal on Bsky I can share it: www.tumblr.com/tofupixel/75...
#tutorial

Hope someone finds it useful!
November 2, 2024 at 9:32 AM
Simply, 2025

Charcoal on paper, 13.5 x 9”

Big cheers for our newest model. He did an excellent job.

#fineart #charcoal #lifedrawing #modelsession #portraiture #atelier
February 11, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Anyone else having a ‘scrape it off and try again’ day? #fineart #fail #drawingerrors #justkeepswimming
February 4, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Still have a number of sessions to go on this one, but it’s definitely coming alone. #fineart #charcoal #portrait #lifedrawing #modelsession
January 31, 2025 at 1:52 AM
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"morning meditations III"
#oilpainting on canvas
10" x 20"

#art #arte #fortcollins #painting #landscapepainting
January 28, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Framed
January 29, 2025 at 2:55 PM
One day at a time. Just keep swimming…
January 21, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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So glad that my painting "After the Rain - Campo dei Fiori" has been selected for the 2025 Member's Exhibition of the Salmagundi Club 28 January -14 February 2025 in the Skylight Gallery : 47 Fifth Ave. New York, NY 10003 @bsky.art
January 13, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Corvus Brachyrhynchos, Oil on panel, 24”x24”

My first post on Bluesky and my favorite piece from 2024. I’ll try to keep up and add my work regularly here.

I hope you enjoy!

#oilpainting #art #artist #wildlifeart #animalart #birds #crows
January 8, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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I'm so happy to be going back to Riverside Art Workshops this year : 02-04 November 2025. Margy and Malcolm are the very best hosts possible, and the venue is inspiring and gorgeous.
www.riversideartworkshops.com
View of the Hudson
From the Meyerson's Home.
Watercolor - 14X16 inches
January 9, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Recline, 2025

Charcoal on paper, 9 x 12

I was away for most of the sessions for this one, but for a quicker drawing, I’m happy with it. Lizzy Lambson is a lovely model and we hope to have her again.

#charcoal #fineart #model #lifedrawing #livemodel #portrait #portraiture #drawing
January 9, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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I love the composition and color choices. So enchanting.
January 6, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Distinct Features, 2024

Charcoal on paper, 6.5 x 7

#charcoal #fineart #model #lifedrawing #livemodel #portrait #portraiture #drawing
January 4, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Some little illustrations for my #pathfinder players. Shh don’t tell them. Ten years of a campaign and still going! #riseoftherunelords #illustration #wizard #oracle #artnouveau #drawing #inquisitor
December 27, 2024 at 12:21 AM
That moment when you start rendering and realize you used the wrong paper. Where’s my light box wandered off too…
December 19, 2024 at 2:35 PM
Back in the studio after almost a month of traveling. The blank page syndrome is definitely strong.
December 18, 2024 at 5:07 PM
Wannabe Alchemy, 2023

Charcoal, 16 x 11.5in

#fineart #stilllife #charcoal #drawing #realism
December 18, 2024 at 4:59 PM
Making Stars, 2024

Charcoal on paper, 9.75 x 18in

#charcoal #fineart #stilllife
December 17, 2024 at 8:46 PM
Entering a new space is always an interesting adventure. Hi Bluesky, let’s see what you’ve got. #fineart #oilpainting
December 17, 2024 at 3:46 PM