Self Portraits

 I do a self portrait every few years. Haven't done one in a long time. Haven't been inspired. Here are some from years past. 

This is the oldest, I think from 2001. Even though it was a tough time in my life I still like the drawing and still have it hanging in my office. 

This is from around 2003, when I first met David. This called "self portrait with David"

I think this is from around 2008? Depression rears its ugly head again. 

This is from around 2014. It's based on a Dax Riggs song, "Demon Tied to a Chair in My Brain" which to me wasn't as negative as the title implies, it was actually a positive time for me. 

Halo/Humane Society of Grand Bahama Fundraiser

I drew a bunch of pictures for a fundraiser for Halo (a local rescue) and their sister shelter, The Humane Society of Grand Bahama.

Fluffy. Colored pencil and Sharpie on paper.

Shrek. Colored pencil and Sharpie on paper.

Munch. Colored pencil and Sharpie on paper.

Trotsky. Colored pencil and Sharpie on paper.

The pup had different color eyes,
so naturally I thought of Bowie and
one of my favorite albums/covers.
Acrylic on canvas.

The pups name is Daisy, looks like
a happy pup.
Colored pencil, Sharpie, and acrylic on paper.

Rico. Graphite pencil, colored pencils,
alcohol ink and acrylic paint on paper

Hairyette

I bought a statue for my yard but I thought it needed some fancying up. Click to enlarge photos.

Before

After

Friends said she needed accessories so I
made her binoculars and a little, tiny copy of
The Shorebird Guide.

Detail of The Shorebird Guide

Making Random Stuff

I think I should start a business where in I just make random stuff for people. Here is a bunch of random stuff I have made for gifts, non-profits, and business. Click photos to enlarge/see detail. Drop me an email if you need some kinda random thing made.

Advertising rocks for the Heritage center's
New Year's Eve party.

Front of a rock, made as a sample for arts
and crafts thing at the ELC.

Back of  the same rock cause I thought
it was funny.

Pokemon Magicarp hat, made
as a gift for a friend.

The display rack for the magnets
we sell at Ditch 13. I made the magnets too.

Vulture scratch art for me, just
cause I like vultures

Clip are that I drew for the Heritage center for their
 fliers for some upcoming events.

Belted Kingfisher I did for me. It's
hanging above my desk. 

Bird bookmarks for the ELC kids arts and crafts.

Advertising rock for the Vero Beach Wine and Film Festival.

Commissioned cross stitch. Adapted from a pattern.

Cover of our Nature of Indian River calendar. The photography
and design are all mine. The technical correctness is David's work

Lovebirds. Wedding gift.

Advertising rock for the Vero Beach Heritage
Center and Citrus Museum.

Custom holiday stocking for David. 

Cardinal muppet-style puppet for an environmental
education camp.

Jigglypuff puppet gift.

Ring-neck snake. Was made a prototype for another project.

Northern Lapwing drawing. Birthday card. 

Scrubjay painted paving stone for environmental
center bird ID scavenger hunt thing.

Pileated Woodpecter and Roseate Spponbill painted paving
stones for environmental center bird ID scavenger hunt thing.

Cardinal and Mockingbird painted paving stones for
environmental center bird ID scavenger hunt thing.

Plover painted rock. Holiday gift.

Costumes

These are some of the costumes I have made for various events. I also have a cow but it's not really a native critter. Click to enlarge. (Note: I swear I'm not as grumpy as I look in these pictures. )

Northern Cardinal.

Sunflower. 

Blue Jay

Greater Sage Grouse, breeding.

Black Widow Spider

Cardinal and Blue Jay, action shot.

Bird of Paradise.

My Nature ID Rocks

Leave me a comment if you've found and liked my rocks! And visit my daily blog or like me on Facebook if you want to know more about birds and the critters around here.

Nature ID Rock #1 - Painted Bunting

Front

Back

Nature ID Rock #2 - Northern Cardinal  (Male)

Nature ID #3 - Pileated Woodpecker (Not Ivory Bill)

Nature ID Rock #4 - Coming Soon!

Nature ID #5 - Coming Soon!

Steampunk Spider

I made this a while back. It was a reject from the series that I did for the ELC. Maybe just be being a goof but I thought it was funny that I made her brass goggles have 8 lenses.