Weekly Bow Tie Guy-More Rabbits

Uni-Rabbit (ˈyo͞onəˌˈrabit)

This is the next installment of my rabbit series. These will be appearing on series two of my business card collection and I will be printing them on greeting cards.

Most unicorn bunnies are the cute fluffy rabbit with a single horn. A gave this rabbit a more equestrian feel with its prancing, main, and beard. It has more of an elegance associated with the unicorn.

Sketches from Europe – Monterosso Part II

When I was in Europe this past February, I had some extra time in Moterosso, on of the Cinque Terre. I was able to do a second sketch. I love how the buildings are not standing straight. It is a nightmare for those that love linear perspective. I love to exaggerate the angles, so I am not as worried about it.

I hope that I will be able to eventually spend a few days in the Cinque Terre to do even more sketches. It is truly a beautiful location.

Bow Tie Guy of the Week-Wolpertinger

Wolpertinger (wōl pər tiNG ər)

A mythological winged rabbit with horns and fangs that inhabits the alpine forests of Bavaria in Germany. This is the third part of my rabbit series.

I work on these for a number of reasons. Yes, I log bow ties, but it is also a quick way for me to practice drawing different things and explore use of color. I also use these drawings as part of my personal brand. They appear on my business cards and on my correspondence with potential clients.

I also have many wonderful competing demands on my time. As much as I love to draw, my family, faith, and students, and others take precedence. working on these allows me to better dedicate the time I need to others and still draw on a regular basis. When I do have time to work on a more complete illustration I have not let my drawing skills slide because I am still drawing a little on a daily basis. This Bow Tie Guy project has been a great way to keep my drawing skills up.

Sketches From Europe – Lucerne

This one of my sketches from my second day in Lucerne, Switzerland this past February. On this day I practiced the art of drawing in cold weather. The temperature was dropping as the day progressed and I suffered through some minor painful moments trying to finish some of the sketches. It is hard to draw with gloves and my hands were getting painfully numb. That made for faster drawings.

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.

Sketches From Europe-Vernazza

We only had a brief moment to enjoy the beauty of the smallest of the village in the Cinque Terra this year. I am grateful it was enough time to get one sketch in.

May the Fourth Be With you Special Bow Tie Guy

Nuna (NOO-nah)

As it is a day were all things Star Wars are thought of I thought it would be fun to draw one of the more obscure awkward creatures from the movies. I am not sure if I will post anything when we move to the Dark Side of the Fifth tomorrow.

The Nuna is a two legged birdlike creature native to the swamps of Naboo from the Star Wars movies. They are also called swamp turkeys. You can find out more about them on the Wookiepedia.