Paranormal ABCs

X is for X-Rays that light up the night.


Y is for "Yelp;" my issue of fright.


Z is for Zone that the government holds tight.


This was part of an idea for a children's alphabet book. Aside from "Q," X and Z are often the most difficult letters to find words for. Because of this, I decided to start the edition with "X, Y, Z," and just fill in the rest someday. While thinking of "X," I thought, "X-Files;" ergo the paranormal.

Done for my Children's Book Illustration Class with Nancy Carlson.

Fabric and Lighting Study

This drawing was done as an observation of fabrics and how light interacts with them. I also experimented with color use, in certain cases, changing the hue to better the composition.

Done for my Drawing, Color and Mixed Media Class with Jackie Kielkopf.

Lighting Study

This was a response to the first lighting study. With this drawing, I took a more abstract approach, exaggerating color and gradients.

Done for my Drawing, Color and Mixed Media Class with Jackie Kielkopf.

Lighting Study

This drawing was made to observe the subtle shifts in value and hue in lighting.

Done for my Drawing, Color and Mixed Media Class with Jackie Kielkopf.

Master's Response

This drawing was done as a response to a "master's" work. I chose to respond to Henri Matisse's "Boy With Butterfly Net."

Done for my Drawing, Color and Mixed Media Class with Jackie Kielkopf.