1. After Hours Rub Down           2. Preliminary Sketches For After Hours Rub Down 3. Oak In Afternoon ( colored pencil version ) 1. By the time that I was working on the " After Hours Rub Down " comic strip, I reminded myself, that each panel is an individual drawing. I thought that combining smaller drawings on one sheet of paper, would save me a lot of time, compared to creating bigger, separate drawings, in a series. I found out the hard way, that just as much time and work is required. So, I just practiced having more patience, and took my time. I thought of each panel as an individual piece, that is combined with other drawings to tell a complete story. This was still frustrating at times, because I am used to getting more art done at a faster pace. but, the quality and detail of each piece has been enhanced, because of my being more patient and strategic with the ideas that I create.  

1. The Sweetest Gaze                         The Sweetest Gaze ( pen & ink wash version ) The Sweetest Gaze ( preliminary sketch )  The Sweetest Gaze ( small preliminary sketch )   2. Quilted Patterns ( colored pencil version ) 3. A Look Before The Plunge                          1. I have drawn portraits, usually when nothing else motivates me, or my mood causes me to lose interest in my ideas. It is similar to drawing trees, when I feel as if something should be created. I could not deny drawing another tree or portrait, when the frustration of not drawing anything, suddenly develops. It is the safest approach, regarding subject matter, without much controversy. I do not have to be concerned with hiding a drawing of a tree or portrait, from coworkers, family members or visitors. I was waiting for my mom to come out of the store, on a weekend. ...