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i've always been drawn to zebra stripes, as well as zebras themselves. they're fascinating animals. i feel as though they're the most "modelesque" of the animal kingdom. i plan to do more illustrations with this character soon. the stripes required quite a bit of sharpening my colored pencil, but it was very enjoyable creating this elegant lady. :)

Went snorkeling in Cala Galdana (Menorca, Balearic Islands) and found this fellow (Octopus vulgaris) over the sandy bottom (depth around 7m) and surrounded by Neptune grass (Posidonia oceanica). This is the second picture I took him - notice his defensive posture. Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) Sony MPK-PHA Marine Pack

So everyone seems to enjoy my crochet round-ups as I find the cutest and almost always free (unless otherwise disclosed) patterns from around the web. I hate clicking on an image and it doesn't link to the website or claims it's free and then brings you to a site that makes you pay. I began by making a post of octopuses or octopi (looking it up claims they are both correct 🤷) crochet patterns but that led me down a rabbit hole which is common for my ADD mind so alas here are 20+ free octopi, jellyfish and squid crochet patterns, with a part two with even more free sea animals Octopuses or Octopi? Free Kawaii Octopus crochet pattern from Cutie Pie Crochet The Color Octopus crochet pattern from Khuccay Mini Amigurumi Octopus crochet pattern from Essyaych Octopus cupcake free pattern from Paint it Colorful Octopus crochet pattern for a Preemie from My Nomad Home Mini Amigurumi Octopus free crochet pattern from The Friendly Red Fox Crochet Octopus crochet pattern for Preemies from Crochet 365 Knit Too Jellyfish Free jellyfish PDF pattern download from Carolyne Brodie Medusas Amigurumi's Jellyfish - in 3 different sizes from Marta Ruso Crochet (google translated) Crochet Jellyfish Friends free crochet pattern download from Top Crochet Patterns Free jellyfish crochet PDF pattern from Pink Fox Stitches Happy Jellyfish Amigurumi Pattern from Amigurumi Today Baby Jellyfish Amigurumi pattern from Storyland Amis Amigurumi Jellyfish keychain free crochet pattern from Amigurumi Blogkb Free Crochet Jellyfish pattern from Cuddly Stitches Craft Giant Cuddle -sized jellyfish Pattern from Critter Crochet Free jellyfish crochet pattern download from Jade Gauthier-Boutin Squid Preemie Crochet Squid crochet pattern from Winding Road Crochet Little Squid Crochet pattern pdf download from Rebecca Thrasher Adjustable Squid Air Plant Holder crochet pattern from craftNow dieLater Hubble the Squid crochet pattern from Hooked on Sunshine If you have a comment hit me up on my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/musingsofanaveragemom as this site get's spammed so hard I don't have the time to keep up with it. You might also like 20+ Free Mermaid crochet patterns

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I finished my Eastern European comic thing but I'm not sure how much I should give away here, so with that in mind here is the beginning of yet another series. I've wanted to do this for some time now. It's roots lie with Bosch, (On a side note how cool would it be to have the name Hieronymus. Of course growing up would be hell but if one could make it through those formative years it would make a great adult name.) who has always been an inspiration. Just a group of characters whose goal is the garden instead of the other place. Of course most are doomed to fail just because their physical traits place them in hell but if they are good enough who knows. I will have a book of about twenty of these in the end. Each piece is either 2"x 2" or 3"x 3".

Makos Shark Snorkeling 2023

Chen Zhi-fo, 1927, from Chinese Graphic Design In The 20th century, by Scott Minick and Ji ao Ping…thanks 50 Watts… John W. Golden… Victor Hugo, ‘Octopus With Initials V.H’, 1866… Greek Stirrup jar, 1200-1100 B.C… Junzo Terada, from Hon No Hon, or Imaginary Book Covers…thanks WeeWonderfuls… Alberto Cerriteno… Ad Campaign for the Prague bookshop, Anagram Books,...Read More

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"Relenquish" 2011 Kelly McKernan, a graduate of Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Georgia, is an artist who uses watercolors, ink, gold leaf, and gouache to create narrative art works that contain a contemplative, sensual quality in which female form and emotions are explored. McKernan, currently residing in Atlanta, Georgia talks with ArtSeen about her artwork and why she creates. Can you tell us a little about your artwork and your artistic process? My artwork is feminine, illustrative, and surrealistic, and could be categorized under lowbrow art, I suppose. My current work is done with watercolor and gouache on watercolor paper. "Redemption" 2011 What inspires you as an artist? Why do you create art? I create art simply because I love the act of creation and having the ability to translate images and ideas from my head onto paper. What types of themes, ideas, or concepts do you explore within in your artwork? I'm not a particularly conceptual artist, I've realized. When I attempt to create work with a specific message in mind, I tend to feel that I'm putting myself in a corner and creating is not as fun or engaging in this way. My newest body of work is more about the imagery and what sort of emotions the ladies in my paintings evoke. "Coy" 2011 Are there any artists that inspire you ? If so who would they be and why? So many. Just to name a few contemporaries - Eric Fortune, Tran Nguyen, James Jean, Joao Ruas, Sam Weber, Allison Sommers, Mia Arujo... Some from history are Alphonse Mucha, Arthur Rackham, Aubrey Beardsley, Edmund Dulac, [and] Margaret MacDonald. For you, what do you think the role of the artist is? "Bounty" 2011 The role of the artist can be many things. It can be that of an informer, an investigator, a performer, an explorer, a psychologist, an anthropologist, a philosopher, a preservationist. What do you want viewers to take away with them after viewing your artwork? I am honored if the viewer is inspired or drawn in my by work. Some of my recent work is fairly seductive - it gave me massive butterflies when I saw that quite a few men were smitten with my ladies. What’s the best and worst part about being an artist? How do you stay motivated? "Mercurial" 2011 The best part is having the ability to create. I think it's the most wonderful ability in the world and I'm determined not to take it for granted. And that's the hard part... It's so difficult to use this ability in the practical, survival sense. I have bills to pay, food to buy, etc... and ideally, when I can make my art my job, I can accomplish everything I want and need. However, the motivation, energy, and positive attitude to keep that going can be difficult to harness. As far as staying motivated, I'm a deadline and goal-oriented person. While I do love to create, I often need a goal or a show date in front of me to get the work done, otherwise I just kind of float around with work my heart's not into. And finally, what advice would you give to emerging artists? If you have a strong local art scene, get involved. Practice networking, talking to gallery owners, get involved with a collective, and do everything you can go build a solid portfolio. What I did, while in school, was impose upon myself what I called my "30 Paintings Project" where I gave myself a Spring and Summer semester to complete 30 paintings to get a large batch of work completed and discover themes that appeared in my work, what approaches worked and felt right, and, most importantly - have work for a portfolio. Next, share it! Get feedback and keep moving and growing and stay humble. McKernan's newest exhibit, "Willful Wiles" along with fellow artist Marcy Starz, is showing at Beep Beep Gallery in Atlanta, Georgia, July 9 through July 30. Here's a great link to a video about the Opening at Beep Beep Gallery. For more information about "Willful Wiles" you can visit Beep Beep Gallery's website for more details and for more information about McKernan you can visit her website and blog. All photos provided by Kelly McKernan