

bleeding heart
Bleeding heart (Lamprocapnos spectabilis) was my favorite flower when I was little. Something about those dainty pink pendants still...


ursa major
Ursa, my two-year-old chocolate Labrador, is a constant source of joy (and occasionally exasperation) in my life. There are few things I...


the matriarch
This painting of my grandmother, Allaine, has been a long time coming. I promised it to her two Christmases ago, and since then, she's...


prussian blue
When I started this blog, I decided to spruce up my website too. I thought a simple pen and ink drawing would look nice under the header,...


curious cat
I love my kitten, Bento, but he is a troublemaker. One of his favorite activities is clawing at the windowsill, hungry for the chickadees...
new beginnings
Welcome to my new blog, "Whiled Things," where I plan to post sketches, doodles, progress shots of larger paintings, and various artistic...