Body Parts

Submission for Inspire Me Thursday.

© 2006 redSAID! "Body Parts", Pencil

I was at the beach on Sunday. Nothing more relaxing than sketching an ear while stretched out under the sun. I've always had a thing for ears. Thank you, Allison and Janie, for the inspiration.

Rain

Submission for Illustration Friday.

© 2006 redSAID! "Rain", Pencil Crayon

Lost in time like tears in rain...

WORD art

Submission for Inspire Me Thursday.

© 2006 redSAID! "WORD art", mixed media

This week's challenge was WORD art. What word is more appropriate when a momentary slip of the hand destroys a piece-in-progress beyond repair?? That instant of rage and passion becomes its own form of art.

This was a quick and fun experiment in mixed media. I coated a piece of watercolour paper in gesso for stability, and glued several layered sheets of decorative paper. I sanded the surface and used acrylic paint to stain the paper. I used india ink to paint in the type and spatter.

Thank you Janie for being my inspiration!

Fat & Happy

This week's theme for Illustration Friday is fat.

© 2006 redSAID! "Fat & Happy", graphite on paper

Night

Here is my "Night" submission for Illustration Friday.

© 2005 redSAID! "Night", acrylic on canvas

I used acrylic on canvas board; and I really like the way some of the under painting shows through, especially in the moon. I think it still needs more detail, but I am happy with the direction it is going.

I was inspired by folk art style and celestial theme. Originally, I planned to have the stars arch over the moon. One of my preliminary sketches looked like the stars were flying out of the moon's mouth. It looked pretty cool, so I went with it.

By Janie

Introducing the world premier of ... By Janie.

Voila ... "COLD"

© 2005 redSAID! "Cold", acrylic on canvas

A homeless man standing alone on a street corner makes me feel really cold.