Jungle book

Untitled giraffe

I struggled with this one - really with the eyes. Once I added that contrasting pale yellow stripe, it all came together.  He is a mixed media piece using collage, paint, Pan Pastels, and ink. He will have a gloss finishing varnish. I haven't thought of a name for him yet - any ideas?

This summer has been busier than I thought it would be.  So I  haven't gotten a lot of connected studio time.  Just bits and pieces here and there.  I really need some play time to get the inspirational juices flowing again.  Also I'm trying to reassess how I sell my art.  I need to enlarge my audience.  I'm thinking a FB store but don't know much about it.  Let me know what your experiences have been with on-line selling.  I have done Etsy - but there are about 70 or 80,000 mixed media artists out there.  Takes a lot of work and time to get any kind of following.  I did put some of my work on Fine Art America - but right now I just wanted to create a couple of tote bags to see how they look.

Thanks so much for visiting today.  I will be linking tomorrow (friday) morning to Paint Party Friday.  Eva and Kristin faithfully administer this site and you can find a veritable smorgasbord of art there.  Go and check it out - and maybe submit your own art there.  There are no requirements for submission and you will find wonderfully encouraging people out there.  Have a blessed and art filled weekend.