Fun Stuff

This is where you can find other interesting things related to my artwork and this website.




Download a tutorial on How to Draw Irises.









Here are some links to some world class graphite artists. Each of these artists do phenomenal work in graphite. And if you look at the work of each one, you can see clear differences in style. There is great range in graphite. These artists prove it.
Iris Tutorial Art by Armin Mersmann
Armin Mersmann

If any one artist is my muse it is Armin. His treatment of light is astonishing. He pours himself into his pieces. There is so much going on in his work than realism. See more of his wonderful work at:

http://nimra.deviantart.com/

and

http://arminmersmann.artroof.com/
Art by Diane Wright
Diane Wright

Diane Wright is a specialist in graphite landscapes. Compare this to Armin's work above. The difference in style is clear. Diane creates a completely different look and feel. But it's exquisite, no? Her web site is at:

http://www.dianewrightfineart.com
Art by J.D. Hillberry
J.D. Hillberry


J.D. does several styles including Western and family themes. But I am most enamored with his Trompe L'Oeil. From his website:

Trompe L'Oeil is a French term literally meaning "to deceive the eye." It dates back as far as 400 B.C. and was part of the rich culture of the Greek and Roman Empires. It is artwork that attempts to be so realistic that the viewer is fooled into thinking that actual three-dimensional objects are being displayed rather than a two-dimensional representation of those objects.

Visit his website and prepare to be amazed:

http://www.jdhillberry.com/
Art by Mike Sibley
Mike Sibley

Mike is a world renown artist that takes special pleasure in drawing animals - especially dogs! His work is astonishing. Visit him at:

http://www.sibleyfineart.com/