My First Oil Painting! (P)

I started an oil painting class not too long ago, and our first project was due last week. For the assignment, we were to choose three objects with a common theme for a still life - mine was "totems." I've made a couple of paintings in the past, but oils are new for me so be gentle. The finished project is below, and then some process shots further down. Not the easiest thing I've done, for sure, but it helps me let go a little, give up control, forgive myself. What do you think? More to come!

Kraken Bed Illustration (I)

A commission for a coworker's son's first big-boy bed, which he remodeled out of an old boat. It was supposed to be a laminate for the sides of the boat-bed, but that got too complicated so they decided to paint something on the wall behind it. Still, what a fun idea - happy to be part of it!