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: Chinese Dragon IF Dragon

Chinese Dragon ()

This was a request from a student of mine and a fried requested a bearded dragon. This weeks word on Illustration Friday is Dragon.

The dragon in China is a symbol of power, strength and good luck if one is worthy of it. They traditionally have powers of water. This includes rainfall storms and floods.

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.