evolution of a painting

Slowly over the last month, I have been painting the above puma.This time I remembered to take some progress photos. :)

Stories in Stone

They don't make books like they used to. I've been hanging out in the closed stacks of the library lately. Many of the older books on the shelf have the best decorations on the front. Lots of gold leaf, funky designs. Here (beyond the break) are some of my favorites from this week....

another week of sketches

While I put the finishing touches on my current painting, I offer another handful of sketches.

Across from one of the bus stops I stand at, is an Oakland landmark.

I had a little help from V on this one. :)

This one reminds me of Edward Gorey.....

What are you reading?