Bow Tie Guy of the Day: Mastodon

Mastodon (ˈmastəˌdän)

I am making time to draw again. Life got really hectic, with summer, work and stuff. Here is a bow tie guy I have been working on for a while.

The mastodon lived during the Micene to Pleistocene epochs. The American Mastodon had fur and was smaller than the Wooly Mammoth.

Bow Tie Guy of the Day: Cat

Cat (kat)

I think I am going to draw cut little cats like this one in neck ties from hear on out.  No more bow ties. They are just so adorable and cuddly.

Bow tie Guy of the Day: Wooly Elephabbit

Wooly Elephabbit (ˈwo͝olē ˈeləfabit)

During the spring, in days of yore, the now extinct wooly elephabbit, a large animal about the size of a small horse, was known to prounce around the woodlands causing no end of consternation on the part of the other animals because of the ruckus they would make as the earth shook violently with each leap and bound. 

On the artistic end, I am grateful for the ability to schedule time to draw. Yesterday, I was unable to because of other demands. This time makes all the difference.

Bow Tie Guy of the Day: Moose with Hummingbird, Blue Jay, Hermit Thrush, Red Footed Booby, California Quail, and a Parrot

Moose, Hummingbird, Blue Jay, Hermit Thrush, Red Footed Booby, California Quail, Parrot

So I missed posting yesterday and I thought I would make up for it by posting soothing a little extra. Each one has a bow tie. Some are just harder to see. There are seven in total.

Bow Tie Guy of the Day: Tiger

Tiger (ˈtīgər)

It has been a busy day and I almost thought I would not get one done. I have said it before and I will say it again. People are more important than art. Most of my day was focused on other people.

So here it is. The Tiger is an endangered species. It is threatened by loss of habitat, human and tiger interaction and climate change. They are the largest of the Asian big cats. You can find out more at the World Life Site

Bow Tie Guy of the Day: Pie

Pie (pī)
It's Pie Day! I really don't know that there is much more to say about that.

Bow Tie Guy of the Day: Spinosaurus

Spinosaurus

This guy is possibly larger than the T-Rex. The name means spine lizard. They were found in Northern Africa and are thought to be expert swimmers.

On another note, I am grateful I said I would post five a week and didn't specify the days. Yesterday got away from me with meetings and other important responsibilities. I drew this last night and finished it this morning. My youngest said that I did this for him. Which is true.

Bow Tie Guys of the Day: Giraffe and Sloth TBT

Giraffe and Sloth (jəˈraf slôTH, släTH, slōTH)

In 2011 I posted a black and white version of this. Here is the painted version of the Bow Tie Guys. Life is getting hectic, but I am still posting.

Bow Tie Guy of the Day: Bumblebee

Bumblebee (ˈbəmbəlˌbē)

In honor of my mother's birthday, she likes to collect bee things, I am posting a Bumblebee Bow Tie Guy.

Bow Tie Guy of the Day: Asian Elephant

Asian Elephant (ˈāZHən ˈeləfənt)

Even though I have just returned from Europe with my Sketching class, I am already planning next years trip to Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam. I am excited to draw some elephants.

The Asian Elephant is on the endanger species list. Their major threat is loss of habitat, but they are also threatened by poaching, and the capture of elephants for domestic use. They are smaller than their African cousins, have smaller ears and not all of then have tusks. Interestingly, they have five toes on their hind feet but only four toenails.

You can find out more about the Asian Elephant at worldwildlife.org

Bow Tie Guy of the Day: Hippocampus

Hippocampus (ˌhipəˈkampəs)

I just got back from Italy and Greece. As part of y visit to Rome, I visited the Trevi Fountain. As part of the fountain there are two Hippocampi, so I thought I would draw one my self.

The Hippocampus is also called the sea horse. It has the forefront of a horse and the tail of a fish. It is commonly thought of as an ancient Greek creature. It is associated with Poseidon, The God of the ocean.

Bow Tie Guy of the Day: Wolf

Wolf (wo͝olf)

Tomorrow I will be in Rome, Italy. I will be spend the next week or so there and in Greece with one of my drawing classes. As such I will not be posting Bow Tie Guys for the next week. If I get access to the internet I will be posting sketches of where I am visiting.

Since I was join to Rome, I thought it would be appropriate to post a wolf. According to legend it was a wolf that raised Romulus and Remus, the founders of the Roman Empire.

Bow Ti Guy of the Day: Puffer Fish

Puffer Fish (ˈpəfərˌfiSH)

Also called puffers, blowfish, bubble fish, globefish, swellfish, toadfish, toadies, honey toads, sugar toads and sea squab, this is quite possibly the animal with the largest amount of names. They are also the 2nd most poisonous vertebrates in the world. These fish inflate when frightened. Hence the multiple names referencing their bulbous nature. 

Weekly Bow Tie Guy–Rhinorabbit

Rhinorabbit (ˈrīnōˈrabit)

This is currently the second to last of my rabbit series (there might be more if I come up with some other ideas).  While I was working on other types of rabbits this one just piped into my head. I thought it would be interesting to have the trust of a rabbit jump in connection with the power of a rhinoceros' horns.

Weekly Bow Tie Guy- Jackalope

Jackalope (jaklˌōp)

I just turned in my final grades and celebrated by doing some art work. This is the second of my series of rabbits. Here is to a summer of many illustration projects.

Weekly Bow Tie Guy

Moeritherium (ˌmirəˈTHi(ə)rēəm)

This is an extinct prehistoric mammal form the late Eocene and Oligocene epochs. It is related to the modern elephant.

More Random Sketches and a Bow Tie Guy

With it being so close to finals week I am posting more random sketches. The kangaroo is from my visit to the Biodome in Montreal. The man was sketched while at a restaurant. The others are from my head.

Happy Holidays

Just taking a small break from grading finals to wish everyone a wonderful holiday season. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Last of the Birds

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (ˈsizər-tāld ˈflīˌkaCHər)
This is the last of the bird posts. Life got really busy for awhile. Here is the state bird for Oklahoma.

Bird #16

Shoebill (ˌʃuˈbɪl)
I couldn't resist drawing this bird. I just love the beak.