Been doing a few paintings along the same lines as the flower factory painting in my last post. Here’s one of them! Gouache on paper 12″ X 18″
The Flower Factory
Been working on this painting off and on for quite a while (at least a year, maybe more who knows!) and I’ve decided to call it finished. Seems like a particularly appropriate painting for the times, since many are isolating at home because of the virus, and this piece really has a ‘people hiding away in their homes’ feel. Much more figure-less than most of my paintings. Thank goodness deliveries are still happening, thank you truckers and delivery persons!
This one is rather large and detailed so I’ve included a bunch of close ups. 18″ x 24″ gouache painting on paper.
Fireplace Art Supplies
I recently did this bird painting and decided it needed a cool frame. The artwork seems like a ‘bird contemplating a wildfire’ type situation to me so I decided the frame should be covered in charcoal, which I harvested from my fireplace. Really love the texture it gives, I’m happy with the results!
Fancy Frames
Workin’ on making special frames for my art so that the frame is also part of the art itself. Made one for a small jellyfish piece I did back in March, and also made one for a drawing of a costumed chameleon I did. Really liking how these things are working out, which is good because I find traditional framing a bit boring.
Tryin’ Stuff Out
Just recently got started painting with casein paints and both the previous painting I posted and this painting are a lot more spontaneous when it comes to composition than most artwork that I do. I’m so used to having to plan stuff out (particularly because I did carefully planned pen and ink drawings for so long), that painting with no strong outcome in mind feels strange but fun. Most of the reason I decided I wanted to work without a plan was because I wanted to practice painting with casein, and I wanted to be able to play around with it and change stuff on a whim and even if I ruined it somehow it wouldn’t be a big deal since I had no particular expectations anyways. Thankfully this one turned out pretty neat. A bit more abstract than usual… but I like it.
Lazy River Oasis
This is a painting I did recently of a swampy lazy river oasis that attracts unusual critters.
Casein painting on 16″ x 20″ panel.
Time for a Feast
It’s arrived! The second issue of the Bird Dreams Zine series. It’s called Feast and is bird and food themed, and very much along the same lines with the art as Bird Dreams Plumage. Speaking of Plumage, I stopped making the first edition of it and we’re now onto the second edition which is also now available. You can also now get both zines at the same time and save a buck. Also, I made a blank greeting/note card to go with the new feast zine which you can buy on it’s own, or pick it up along with the new zine – you’ll save $1 off buying them separately… and bonus, if you opt in for the card, I will also sign the zine!
So please have a stop by my Etsy shop and check out all the new stuff. Most of it is also available on eBay too if you prefer.
Sale on Bird Dreams – Plumage 1st Edition
Next week, I’m expecting to release the second edition of Bird Dreams – Plumage and first edition of Bird Dreams – Feast. Until then, I’ve put the first edition of Bird Dreams – Plumage on Sale – 25% OFF at my Etsy shop and $1.00 off on eBay (it was $4.50, now it’s $3.50) until next Thursday to make room for the new zines! So if you want to get your hands on a first edition version hurry up and get it while you still can.
The differences between the two editions are fairly minor, the first edition is home printed on speckled paper and has borders, while the new one is professionally printed on white satin paper and the art goes to the edge.
Cloud Collectin’
Recently did this 12″ square gouache/watercolor painting on various papers collaged together. I will probably put this and a few other small works up for sale soon, so stay tuned here or on my Instagram (which is the online place I’m most active these days) if you’re interested in purchasing a PoxArt piece.
Gourd Tootin’
Pretty much finished with the companion to the painting I posted about previously. It’s another gouache painting on watercolor paper, 12″ x 18″.
I kind of think of the two as brother and sister, since I started with the same drawing for both figures, but modified the arms/legs/instrument/clothing to make two different figures.
Spring Flowers
Yay! The weather is nice and it finally feels like spring. Winter seemed to last soooo long but working on this and daydreaming of warm, flower worthy weather helped get through winter without going toooooo insane. ;p
Also, working on a piece similar to this one, in order to create a nice little pair. Still in the middle of painting it though.
Birds & Bugs Art Card Set
I made sets of artist trading card prints based on gouache paintings that I did recently and now they’re up for sale at my Etsy Shop or on ebay. The theme is birds and bugs. Each card is 2.5″ x 3.5″ and are quite thick as far as trading cards go. I make them myself at home and the quality is really nice. They also come in a little folder with clear sleeves attached as a way to display and/or store the set. This is a ‘whenever I feel like making them’ low quantity type thing. So if you find I’m sold out, check back later or bug me to make another batch (I make a batch of 6 sets at a time) and perhaps I will if I’m not too busy with other things.
Stuck Bad
Proud to announce, now available… Stuck Bad!!! A cover verion of the album Duck Stab (by The Residents) by The Darkening Scale! I did the cover art and package design for this piece. Duck Stab is a classic and The Darkening Scale does a top notch version, so be sure to check it out! Don’t forget, I also did the art for Darkening Scale’s The Entomology Of Sound and Sonic Archaeology, which you should also pick up while you’re at it if you haven’t already
More birds
Almost finished with my next zine Bird Dreams – Feast. It’s the second in the Bird Dreams zine series, and I’m excited to release it soon because my first one proved to be quite popular. You can still pick that one up at my Etsy shop. Also, having some fun doing some smaller paintings (5″ X 8″ roughly). Check them out!
Doin’ stuff, makin’ things.
If you haven’t been following me on Instagram, you may have missed some new pieces I’ve been making….
Had some fun using instrument strings to add some pizazz to this little painting…
And then there’s this little watercolor painting of a bird eating berries…
that’s it for now, I’m very much looking forward to 2019. There will be collabs with most of my usual friends and also I’m excited to finish some larger artworks that I’ve been working on lately!
A new art zine – Stone Face Gang #1
I was having so much fun with taking pictures of my painted rock assemblages, I decided to make a zine out of it! It’s called Stone Face Gang #1. Available on Etsy for now I’ll put it up on eBay too soon for those who prefer to buy there.
It’s the usual length I like to do – 20pages (including cover). Since it is so ink heavy, this time around I decided to get it professionally printed. It’s on nice 80lb text weight glossy paper.
I also made got some prints of these images, just in case you would rather display the images than have them in a zine. You can get them as 20 – 8.5″ X 5.5″ individual prints or 9 – 8.5″ X 11″ paired prints (plus 8.5″ X 5.5″ front and back cover). Since the prints are sort of one sided (the backside is a standard back for all the prints), it took twice the printing/paper as the zine so that’s why it’s more expensive.
Assemblage and Video of Assemblage
If you’ve been following me on Instagram you may know that I’ve occasionally been doing some assemblages. I started doing them because I wanted to post cool stuff on Instagram, but my usual paintings take a lot of time, so I had to try something a little different. I’m really liking doing them and have even branched out into making stop motions animations of them. Here’s one I recently made into a little music video and put it on my Youtube Channel:
Also, here’s a couple of the pictures of assemblages I’ve done (Check out my Instagram to see more):
Scrub Jay’s Secret Stash
Recently finished a painting of a Scrub jay and it’s secret stash of peanuts. He’s found that the best place to hide his nuts are places where nobody wants to go anyway, a couple of old skulls.
I used a couple of old skulls I found in the desert and my scrub jay friends as reference for this one.
Crystal Xylophone
Having fun doing outer space paintings, here’s my newest one!
It’s a gouache painting on 16″ X 20″ Illustration board.
Wandering space junkyard moves through the sky
Finished a new outer space themed artwork. It features a group of wandering space beings make their way the night sky! It’s done in gouache paint and is about 15″ x 19″. Still taking a break from actively selling artwork so there are no links on where to buy. If you want to make an offer (through my contact form or Instagram), I might be willing to consider it… keep in mind this piece took somewhere around a couple of weeks or so of full time work to complete. Don’t want to make an offer but still interested? Let me know and I’ll add you to the dibs list for it (a list I made to keep track of the artworks I have and who’s interested, and in what order I was contacted by interested parties, so that I can contact them back when I get back to actively selling things).
 
It’s quail ‘o clock!
I finished a quail painting in watercolor recently. Largest watercolor I’ve ever done I think! It’s 22″ x 30″.
I have a family of quail living in my backyard who I see every day so I feel like this piece just had to be done. Quail are amazing, they can walk and peck at the ground straight out of the egg!!! Mom and Pop are are always close to keep watch and shuffle the chicks into the bushes when they sense any danger, but I still get to see them a lot since I put out seeds for the birds and have a birdbath appropriate for the ground birds. 🙂 🙂 Anywho, so yeah… here’s some pics of my quail inspired piece! 🙂
And some inspiration photos I took of the quail that live in my yard. 🙂
Washtub Bass Complete
I finished painting the Washtub Bass that my honey built! Really pleased with how it turned out. Looks great and it even plays pretty well too. Here’s some pics!
and a before pic…
Paint Sample Drawings
We recently painted the outside of our house and had a bunch of extra paint sample chips laying around. I found I like using the name of the color as the inspiration for a little drawing so I’ve been doing a few of them a week. Follow me on Instagram if you want to see more of them, I’ve still got a pile of paint samples so I’ll likely be doing more.
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Birds In Tangled Grass
Here’s another one of my larger bird artworks. Painted on 140lb watercolor paper with watercolor paint.
Bird Paintings In Progress
Working on some larger artworks and so far it’s bird themed (no surprise there, I’ve been doing a lot of birds in general lately). Thought I’d share a pic or two. I don’t usually do open canvas style artworks, but I wanted to experiment with it and see how it goes. I’m liking it a lot so far. Here’s one example of what I’ve been working on, a portrait of our backyard robin.
Painting Guitars is fun!
Recently decided to pick up an unfinished guitar and unfinished bass to paint! I gotta say, I’m really happy with how the guitar turned out. I painted it with casein paint, which has a matte finish and will become very durable after a few months. I don’t plan on varnishing it, that would make it too glossy and I really like that matte finish. I plan on painting the covers on the back flat black because I don’t like the way the ivory color stands out. Also there are a couple touch ups here and there but so excited to be pretty much done with it though and eager to get started on the bass. I’ll do that one differently with faster drying paint and a glossy clear coat to protect it… it will be a little more practical that way.
Seems to sound pretty good too, I’m going to get someone who plays guitar to do some nice riffs on it and make a video at some point!
Sweet Things
Yes that’s right… I’ve got a pile of sweet things for ya! One of the things I’ve been working on is a new 9 card art card series which is going to be vegetable theme. In the process of making it though, I thought of these two images Sweet Corn and Sweet Potato, and thought they’d make for good greeting card images, so I decided to not include them in my art card series and do them as greeting cards instead.  I may do them as post cards eventually too.
I’ve made 2 different color variations of greeting cards for each image… and the original artworks are for sale too! Check them all out at my etsy store.
Well of Ink
Happy New Year everyone! I hope your first few days of 2018 are going well. I realized I haven’t put anything new up for sale in a while so here’s a brand new new one.
“Well of Ink” is a 8.5″ X 11″ pen and ink drawing that I recently finished. This black and white piece has a lot of detail and it’s really got some great movement! Check it out on Etsy for more information and pictures.
Snowepede Original now on Etsy
This is a painting that did in 2014 and I totally forgot I still have! I found it while organizing and have now put it back up for sale. Check it out!
I still have postcards of this piece available as well.
Originals and Postcard Sets on Etsy
Just wanted to tell ya’ll I’ve added some items to my etsy shop! First off, a couple of small originals I did with my new watercolors. They’ve both got some really vibrant colors going on. One is called Caterpillar Get Together, and the other one is Fire Roasted Jalapeno. I used an image of the watercolor jalapeno piece as the label on my husband’s newest mead! (Â https://www.facebook.com/BoondockMead ) I’ve also put together some sets of my postcards (for buying convenience and bulk discount)!
Caught up on adding some older originals to my Etsy shop
I’ve caught up on adding some older originals to my Etsy shop. My originals section went empty shortly after my Poxodd Day sale so I decided I should rummage around to see what else I have to offer. Found some things I forgot to transfer from my old shop, and added one painting from 2010 that’s never been previously available. New stuff coming soon, but I’ve been on vacay this last week and have been busy just working on making more new art lately.
I’ve got Transformation Into Coffee (2016) up:
and Gruesome Discovery (2013):
The Perfect Stick
I’ve finished a new artwork! It’s called “The Perfect Stick” and features a bird species from poxoddland ( there is a similar bird in my Bird Dreams – Plumage zine ).
She’s found the perfect stick and now is looking for the perfect tree to built a nest. The artwork is a drawing with layered color, I used watered down gouache paint to do the colored work and a black ink for outlines and details.  I also thought this image would make for a really nice greeting card, so I made some hand made cards based on this image (I redid the image digitally to fit well as a card). There is only a very low quantity right now since this is the first time I’ve done greeting cards and I don’t know what the demand will be.
So come on in and visit my etsy shop to get them while you can!
Also… heads up my Birthday sale is coming up in less than a week! On September 5th, all things in my Etsy shop will be 38% off in honor of my age!
Going Nowhere Slowly, Going Somewhere Never
UPDATE: These items have been SOLD!!! I’m leaving the post up for a history archive. Apologies for any broken links.
I put two new drawings up on eBay today! They’re two snail drawings in black/silver ink with white paint gouache highlights on brown paper. Both are 8″ X 10″ artworks in 11″ X 14″ mats. Free priority shipping in the US! Have a looksee!
One is called “Going Nowhere Slowly“:
And the other is called “Going Somewhere Never”
Jellyfish Rock
UPDATE: This item has been SOLD!!! I’m leaving the post up for a history archive. Apologies for any broken links.
Got a new rock up on eBay. Check it out, starts and only $15!
Moon’s Brightness
UPDATE: This item has been SOLD!!! I’m leaving the post up for a history archive. Apologies for any broken links.
This artwork I’ve created is called Moon’s Brightness. The bright eyed moon works tirelessly all night making wiggly shimmer shapes on the sea’s surface. Annoyed that it can’t get any sleep due to the bright light of the moon, the sea otter turns away.
- 5″ X 7″ gouache and ink on illustration board
- Signed on front, titled, dated 2017 on the back
New auction, and time lapse drawing
UPDATE: This item has been SOLD. So it is no longer available on eBay, but you can still watch the YouTube Video.
I finished a new piece that is now available for bidding on, on eBay. It’s called “Catch of The Day” and it’s a great piece for fisherman and/or ocean lovers.
Here’s a link to the auction: http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/192184620905
I also recorded my making of it and sped it up 4000% for a time lapse drawing video which I’ve uploaded to Youtube. The sounds for this video are ambient beach and harbor sounds… you may want to watch the video when in a meditative mood as it’s very relaxing… there is only the occasional boat honking. ;)! Also make sure to watch the video in HD otherwise the pen details will get lost. You can find it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DZd4td2S9g
Spider Kite
UPDATE: This item has been SOLD!!! I’m leaving the post up for a history archive. Apologies for any broken links.
I’ve got an eBay auction goin’ on. It’s a pen and ink drawing I did called “Spider Kite”. Have a looksee:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/192182437261
Spotted Cub Drawing Auction
UPDATE: This item has been SOLD!!! I’m leaving the post up for a history archive. Apologies for any broken links.
I’ve accidentally stocked up on some drawings and things (I’ve made a lot of stuff, but I’ve been neglecting putting them up for sale). I’m going to try to sell some of these works on eBay in the coming couple of weeks. I’m starting off with a small drawing that is super cute! A spotted cub. Keep your eyes peeled if you like to buy my originals because I plan to release more shortly, but as always they’ll span quite a range of subject… so if you like this one… gettums onto the biddings on my eBay auction!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/192175807646
NEW! Bird Dreams – Plumage Zine
Guess what!? I have a zine for sale now!
It’s called “Bird Dreams – Plumage” I have it in a standard edition and a very limited edition of only 20 which also includes a print set version of the zine and two wearable paper bow ties!
Now gettums yerself to buyin’ this zine to help cure yer boredom
and maybe you should splurge on a limited edition version so you can look sharp at the next fancy event you attend!
New Original – Pollen Dance
I’ve finished a new original artwork! This is one we used for labels for my husbands hibiscus mead…. so it’s somewhat hibiscus themed. He’s trying to impress you with his pollen dance!
Flower Power Original
UPDATE: This item has been SOLD!!! I’m leaving the post up for a history archive. Apologies for any broken links.
We used this drawing I did to label one of my husbands meads (no you can’t have any, we don’t sell it, it’s just a hobby)….  So that’s why the particular flower combo. It’s a pungent beverage! At the tasting we had for it, people were torn about this particular mead flavor, some liked it… others not so much… but everybody loved the art.  Now you have a chance to own the art and love it on your wall!
New Renaldo & The Loaf Stickers!
Hi there all my R&TL and poxart fans! Now… for the price of a hambu or a couple of hodos, you can get a Renaldo & The Loaf – Gurdy Hurding sticker set!
I made them in both a black on clear version:
and a color on white version:
It’s a little bit cheaper to buy both.
I’m giving bulk discounts on these stickers because you know once you stick them to your filing cabinet (or whatever) that’s when you’ll realize you really would have rather had them on your camping trailer (or whatever). You’ll need some to stick on various things. Also you may want to buy some to save for future sticking… I don’t plan on doing a reprint.
Also a cool feature, these stickers are trading card size so they fit great in any sort of trading card display or holders.
At the moment you can also get them in a bundle with mini posters and save a few bucks.
Remember… Renaldo and Ted get a % of every sale! So show your appreciation and encouragement by buying and enjoying these fabulous items!
If you don’t have the album…. what’s wrong with you?! This is one of the best albums ever… buy the album and buy my matching merch.
Renaldo & The Loaf Mini Posters
Renaldo & The Loaf – Gurdy Hurding mini posters have arrived! 11″ X 14″ in size, they seem substantial, yet are modestly sized for displaying in smaller areas. I’m selling them as a set only, you get all 4 prints for $20+shipping!
They’re professionally printed on thick card stock and have a matte UV coating to protect the colors. Also they have an official stamp on the back. Add 4 sets of poster strips to your order and you’ll be ready to hang. Large Limited Edition posters you can get here.
You can also get the mini poster in a bundle with the stickers….
New Painted Rock Auction
UPDATE: This item has been SOLD!!! I’m leaving the post up for a history archive. Apologies for any broken links.
New painted rock eBay auction!!!
I call it Star Inspector.
Check it out… ends Monday morning the 12th!
Renaldo & The Loaf – Gurdy Hurding Posters now available!
Alright, the day has arrived, Renaldo & The Loaf – Gurdy Hurding posters are now available for purchase.  You’ll want these to hang on your wall to remind you every day that there are wonderful things in the world. So get on it while you can!
Renaldo & The Loaf – Gurdy Hurding Posters Coming Soon!
Good news folks!
Renaldo & The Loaf – Gurdy Hurding Posters are Coming Soon to PoxShop!
I’m going to put them up for sale this Friday, 2nd of December.
I’ve made R&TL their own section in PoxShop, check it out here.
Since the posters I made are double sided, I figure people may want to buy more than one of each so both sides can be displayed simultaneously…. that’s why there will be a couple options for bulk deals.  Mix and match 2 or 4 posters and it will be cheaper than buying them individually.
I know what you’re thinking…. “posters are great… but I really want a T-shirt!” Well, that’s what I plan to do next.  So buy these posters to make it easier for me to fund the shirts, and well, because they’re beautiful posters and you need them.
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Don’t forget, R&TL will get a portion of each sale! So not only are you encouraging me to make more R&TL merch by buying posters, but you’re putting some cash into Renaldo & Teds pockets as well, which I’m sure will help them feel encouraged and appreciated.
If this first run sells well, I’ll likely do another run as well.
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Renaldo & The Loaf Video!
Hello everyone!
If you have not yet… please check out the new video by Renaldo and The Loaf!
It’s a song from their new album and the video turned out fantastic! Also note…. HATS BY POXODD!!! 😀
Renaldo & The Loaf – Convivial Ode