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Splotch Monster Island

Splotch Monster Island

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I realized I haven’t really been keeping up with posting some of the individual works from the Splotch Monster Island meets NOVA wildlife series, so here’s a whole batch of some! It’s been a good challenge, trying to incorporate each animal onto a paper with an existing Splotch Monster, and figuring out how they’d interact with one another. On several occasion I had to redo the eyes on the Splotch Monsters, so they appeared to be looking at the animal in the image. Nothing like having a trusty white Jelly Roll pen around when you need one! I’m still debating over whether or not each image should have a brief, accompanying story, when I finally compile them all into a book. I’m thinking some kind of verbal element would be appropriate, however brief. Any kind of input is welcome and appreciated! #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonster #splotchmonsterisland #artistresidency #artistinresidence #brambletonlibrary #loudouncountypubliclibrary #loudounartscouncil #loudounarts #makerspace #northernvirginiawildlife #wildlifeart #art #artwork #artonpaper #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #drawing #watercolor #sakurapigmamicron #sakurajellyroll #virginiaartist #dmvartist #animalart #loudounart #loudouncountyartist

I realized I haven’t really been keeping up with posting some of the individual works from the Splotch Monster Island meets NOVA wildlife series, so here’s a whole batch of some! It’s been a good challenge, trying to incorporate each animal onto a paper with an existing Splotch Monster, and figuring out how they’d interact with one another. On several occasion I had to redo the eyes on the Splotch Monsters, so they appeared to be looking at the animal in the image. Nothing like having a trusty white Jelly Roll pen around when you need one! I’m still debating over whether or not each image should have a brief, accompanying story, when I finally compile them all into a book. I’m thinking some kind of verbal element would be appropriate, however brief. Any kind of input is welcome and appreciated! #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonster #splotchmonsterisland #artistresidency #artistinresidence #brambletonlibrary #loudouncountypubliclibrary #loudounartscouncil #loudounarts #makerspace #northernvirginiawildlife #wildlifeart #art #artwork #artonpaper #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #drawing #watercolor #sakurapigmamicron #sakurajellyroll #virginiaartist #dmvartist #animalart #loudounart #loudouncountyartist

Some pics from late last week - been cross-pollinating with the NOVA wildlife series and the Splotch Dragon triptych lately, adding animals from one project, to the other, and vice versa. Such is the case with the Great Blue Heron, and Little Brown Bat. I thought I’d whip up a little Splotch Monster sculpture from some model magic in hopes of getting a 3D-printed replica made, and picked an easy one from way back when I first began making Splotch Monsters. Last Friday, a small group of adults with special needs visited the makerspace while I was there, and some of them and their wonderful instructors sat down with me to make some Splotch Monsters! It was so nice to hang out with them and was such a pleasant surprise! #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsterisland #loudouncountypubliclibrary #loudounarts #loudounartscouncil #brambletonlibrary #makerspace #artistresidency #artistinresidence #collabresidency #loudounart #loudouncountyartist #virginiaartist #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #dmvartist #watercolor #drawing #art #artwork #artonpaper #moleskine #sketchbook #moleskinesketchbook

Some pics from late last week - been cross-pollinating with the NOVA wildlife series and the Splotch Dragon triptych lately, adding animals from one project, to the other, and vice versa. Such is the case with the Great Blue Heron, and Little Brown Bat. I thought I’d whip up a little Splotch Monster sculpture from some model magic in hopes of getting a 3D-printed replica made, and picked an easy one from way back when I first began making Splotch Monsters. Last Friday, a small group of adults with special needs visited the makerspace while I was there, and some of them and their wonderful instructors sat down with me to make some Splotch Monsters! It was so nice to hang out with them and was such a pleasant surprise! #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsterisland #loudouncountypubliclibrary #loudounarts #loudounartscouncil #brambletonlibrary #makerspace #artistresidency #artistinresidence #collabresidency #loudounart #loudouncountyartist #virginiaartist #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #dmvartist #watercolor #drawing #art #artwork #artonpaper #moleskine #sketchbook #moleskinesketchbook

Got a few more new Splotch Monster Island mugs made at the Brambleton Library makerspace, yesterday! I’m hoping to get most of the Stop and Smell the Flowers series on a mug by the end of my artist residency. We’ll see how it goes. I also spent about four hours inking and adding color to the Great Blue Heron, who’s accompanying our Splotch Dragon friend on his skyward journey. I stayed far longer than planned yesterday, but was on a roll with that big prehistoric-looking bird, and was determined to get it finished. Looking forward to adding some more birds in flight, to the triptych, soon! #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonster #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsters #dragon #greatblueheron #watercolor #drawing #sublimationprinter #artonpaper #artistresidency #artistinresidence #makerspace #brambletonlibrary #loudounarts #loudounartscouncil #loudounart #loudouncountyartist #virginiaartist #dmvartist #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #collabresidency #loudouncountylibrary

Got a few more new Splotch Monster Island mugs made at the Brambleton Library makerspace, yesterday! I’m hoping to get most of the Stop and Smell the Flowers series on a mug by the end of my artist residency. We’ll see how it goes. I also spent about four hours inking and adding color to the Great Blue Heron, who’s accompanying our Splotch Dragon friend on his skyward journey. I stayed far longer than planned yesterday, but was on a roll with that big prehistoric-looking bird, and was determined to get it finished. Looking forward to adding some more birds in flight, to the triptych, soon! #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonster #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsters #dragon #greatblueheron #watercolor #drawing #sublimationprinter #artonpaper #artistresidency #artistinresidence #makerspace #brambletonlibrary #loudounarts #loudounartscouncil #loudounart #loudouncountyartist #virginiaartist #dmvartist #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #collabresidency #loudouncountylibrary

While at my artist residency, I finished another one for the NOVA wildlife series, this time in the form of a Blue Jay. I also took inspiration from one of yesterday’s pieces, and added a Yellow Cellar Snail to the Splotch Dragon. The urge to add a Great Blue Heron, flying alongside the dragon was nagging at me, so I went ahead and sketched one in. Today I’ll begin the inking and coloring process, and can’t wait to see how it looks beside/below the big aerial beast. #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonster #art #artwork #drawing #watercolor #artistresidency #artistinresidence #brambletonlibrary #loudouncountypubliclibrary #collabresidency #loudounarts #loudounartscouncil #loudouncountyartist #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #virginiaartist #dmvartist #wildlifeart

While at my artist residency, I finished another one for the NOVA wildlife series, this time in the form of a Blue Jay. I also took inspiration from one of yesterday’s pieces, and added a Yellow Cellar Snail to the Splotch Dragon. The urge to add a Great Blue Heron, flying alongside the dragon was nagging at me, so I went ahead and sketched one in. Today I’ll begin the inking and coloring process, and can’t wait to see how it looks beside/below the big aerial beast. #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonster #art #artwork #drawing #watercolor #artistresidency #artistinresidence #brambletonlibrary #loudouncountypubliclibrary #collabresidency #loudounarts #loudounartscouncil #loudouncountyartist #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #virginiaartist #dmvartist #wildlifeart

Yesterday I finished the five-lined skink while at the Brambleton Library makerspace. Apparently our little lizard friend is hitching a ride on the back of the big Splotch Dragon, who doesn’t seem to mind at all. A couple of more from the NOVA wildlife series were completed as well, that I’ll be sure to post individually, soon. I’ve had some people ask when I’m at the library, and usually it’s hard to tell, but for the next four days, starting today, Tuesday, through Friday, I’ll be there early from 10am - 12pm. Not sure what the weekend holds, but the following week will be similar, only I’ll be there an extra hour, M - F, from 10am - 1pm. So, if you’re in the area and can drop by, you know where to find me! #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsters #artistresidency #artistinresidence #collabresidency #loudounarts #loudounartscouncil #loudouncountypubliclibrary #brambletonlibrary #splotchmonster #splotchmonsterart #fivelinedskink #lizard #drawing #watercolor #wildlifeart #dragon #artonpaper #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #dmvartist #loudouncountyartist #virginiaartist

Yesterday I finished the five-lined skink while at the Brambleton Library makerspace. Apparently our little lizard friend is hitching a ride on the back of the big Splotch Dragon, who doesn’t seem to mind at all. A couple of more from the NOVA wildlife series were completed as well, that I’ll be sure to post individually, soon. I’ve had some people ask when I’m at the library, and usually it’s hard to tell, but for the next four days, starting today, Tuesday, through Friday, I’ll be there early from 10am - 12pm. Not sure what the weekend holds, but the following week will be similar, only I’ll be there an extra hour, M - F, from 10am - 1pm. So, if you’re in the area and can drop by, you know where to find me! #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsters #artistresidency #artistinresidence #collabresidency #loudounarts #loudounartscouncil #loudouncountypubliclibrary #brambletonlibrary #splotchmonster #splotchmonsterart #fivelinedskink #lizard #drawing #watercolor #wildlifeart #dragon #artonpaper #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #dmvartist #loudouncountyartist #virginiaartist

Going to post some from the NOVA wildlife series that I’ve been working on during my artist residency at the Brambleton Library makerspace, starting with an encounter with Monarch Butterflies. Of course, as with so many Splotch Monster encounters, it was indeed a peaceful one. #monarchbutterfly #splotchmonster #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsters #art #artwork #artonpaper #artistresidency #artistinresidence #loudounarts #loudounartscouncil #loudounartist #virginiaartist #artistoninstagram #loudounartist #loudounart #brambletonlibrary #loudouncountypubliclibrary #makerspace #wildlifeart #dmvartist #artistsoninstagram #drawing #watercolor

Going to post some from the NOVA wildlife series that I’ve been working on during my artist residency at the Brambleton Library makerspace, starting with an encounter with Monarch Butterflies. Of course, as with so many Splotch Monster encounters, it was indeed a peaceful one. #monarchbutterfly #splotchmonster #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsters #art #artwork #artonpaper #artistresidency #artistinresidence #loudounarts #loudounartscouncil #loudounartist #virginiaartist #artistoninstagram #loudounartist #loudounart #brambletonlibrary #loudouncountypubliclibrary #makerspace #wildlifeart #dmvartist #artistsoninstagram #drawing #watercolor

Sometimes inspiration is right under your nose, literally! On my way out the door to head out to my artist residency, I was wondering what local northern Virginia animal species I should focus on when I saw a beautiful Common Five-lined Skink enjoying the warmth of the sun on my front porch. I managed to grab a quick shot from a distance before the lizard swiftly vanished from sight. For years there’s been a family of lined-skinks living in a hole under my front porch, and I think it’s kind of charming, sharing a home with these beautiful little creatures. In addition to adding one to the NOVA series, I thought it would be fun to add one to the Splotch Dragon as well. Luckily there was a gap along the dragon’s back where I decided to draw a gnarled branch growing out from - an ideal basking spot for our reptilian friend. I think a little moss and fungi growth might look good on the branch as well. We’ll see what happens! #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonster #commonfivelinedskink #americanfivelinedskink #fivelinedskink #skink #drawing #watercolor #art #artwork #artonpaper #moleskinesketchbook #artistresidency #artistinresidence #brambletonlibrary #loudouncountypubliclibrary #loudounartscouncil #loudounarts #lizard #collabresidency #loudounartist #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #dmvartist

Sometimes inspiration is right under your nose, literally! On my way out the door to head out to my artist residency, I was wondering what local northern Virginia animal species I should focus on when I saw a beautiful Common Five-lined Skink enjoying the warmth of the sun on my front porch. I managed to grab a quick shot from a distance before the lizard swiftly vanished from sight. For years there’s been a family of lined-skinks living in a hole under my front porch, and I think it’s kind of charming, sharing a home with these beautiful little creatures. In addition to adding one to the NOVA series, I thought it would be fun to add one to the Splotch Dragon as well. Luckily there was a gap along the dragon’s back where I decided to draw a gnarled branch growing out from - an ideal basking spot for our reptilian friend. I think a little moss and fungi growth might look good on the branch as well. We’ll see what happens! #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonster #commonfivelinedskink #americanfivelinedskink #fivelinedskink #skink #drawing #watercolor #art #artwork #artonpaper #moleskinesketchbook #artistresidency #artistinresidence #brambletonlibrary #loudouncountypubliclibrary #loudounartscouncil #loudounarts #lizard #collabresidency #loudounartist #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #dmvartist

Yesterday I made a few more Splotch Monster Island mugs with the Brambleton makerspace sublimation printer, and they turned out beautifully. I also added a red fox to the NOVA wildlife series - the final version I’ll be sure to post later on. Been taking some artistic liberties with some of the animals (and plants), mostly with color, making tones more vivid, though being careful to not get too carried away. Working in a public setting is an adjustment, but a welcome one, and it always amazes me when people take the time out to come by and see what you’re making, and even join in on the fun. Such was the case with yesterday, and I’m always more than happy to share with anyone who is interested. #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsters #splotchmonster #art #artwork #drawing #watercolor #moleskine #moleskinesketchbook #sketchbook #sketching #redfox #wildlifeart #artistresidency #artistinresidence #brambletonlibrary #loudouncountypubliclibrary #makerspace #collabresidency #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #loudounart #loudounartscouncil #loudouncountyartist #dmvartist #virginiaartist

Yesterday I made a few more Splotch Monster Island mugs with the Brambleton makerspace sublimation printer, and they turned out beautifully. I also added a red fox to the NOVA wildlife series - the final version I’ll be sure to post later on. Been taking some artistic liberties with some of the animals (and plants), mostly with color, making tones more vivid, though being careful to not get too carried away. Working in a public setting is an adjustment, but a welcome one, and it always amazes me when people take the time out to come by and see what you’re making, and even join in on the fun. Such was the case with yesterday, and I’m always more than happy to share with anyone who is interested. #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsters #splotchmonster #art #artwork #drawing #watercolor #moleskine #moleskinesketchbook #sketchbook #sketching #redfox #wildlifeart #artistresidency #artistinresidence #brambletonlibrary #loudouncountypubliclibrary #makerspace #collabresidency #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #loudounart #loudounartscouncil #loudouncountyartist #dmvartist #virginiaartist

Yesterday I worked on adding Cooper’s Hawks, and Monarch Butterflies to the ongoing NOVA wildlife Splotch Monster series. I’ll be sure to post those individually soon, once I get them scanned. I also added a couple of Monarch Butterflies and Goldenrod to the Splotch Dragon, finally getting some work done on the middle portion of the triptych. It was great to be able to speak with a handful of curious visitors to the Brambleton Library Makerspace as well, as I’m grateful for this opportunity to share some of what I do, with others, in hopes of inspiring them to get creative too. Not a bad way at all to spend a rainy summer day! #splotchmonster #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsterisland #art #artwork #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #brambletonlibrary #loudouncountypubliclibrary #loudounarts #loudounartscouncil #artistresidency #residentartist #virginiaartist #dmvartist #watercolor #drawing #wildlifeart #northernvirginiawildlife #collabresidency

Yesterday I worked on adding Cooper’s Hawks, and Monarch Butterflies to the ongoing NOVA wildlife Splotch Monster series. I’ll be sure to post those individually soon, once I get them scanned. I also added a couple of Monarch Butterflies and Goldenrod to the Splotch Dragon, finally getting some work done on the middle portion of the triptych. It was great to be able to speak with a handful of curious visitors to the Brambleton Library Makerspace as well, as I’m grateful for this opportunity to share some of what I do, with others, in hopes of inspiring them to get creative too. Not a bad way at all to spend a rainy summer day! #splotchmonster #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsterisland #art #artwork #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #brambletonlibrary #loudouncountypubliclibrary #loudounarts #loudounartscouncil #artistresidency #residentartist #virginiaartist #dmvartist #watercolor #drawing #wildlifeart #northernvirginiawildlife #collabresidency

Say hello to the first letter of the Splotch Monster alphabet, Splotch Letter A, who is here to tell you that I’ll be at the Brambleton Library makerspace this week from 10am - 3pm, today (Tuesday), through Thursday! I’ll also be holding my second (of three) workshops in less than a few weeks at the library, so mark your calendars and hope to see you there! #splotchmonster #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #art #artworks #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #watercolor #drawing #artonpaper #alphabet #illustration #text #artworkshop #artistresidency #artistinresidence #collabresidency #brambletonlibrary #loudouncountypubliclibrary #loudounarts #loudounartscouncil #loudouncountyartist #virginiaartist #dmvartist

Say hello to the first letter of the Splotch Monster alphabet, Splotch Letter A, who is here to tell you that I’ll be at the Brambleton Library makerspace this week from 10am - 3pm, today (Tuesday), through Thursday! I’ll also be holding my second (of three) workshops in less than a few weeks at the library, so mark your calendars and hope to see you there! #splotchmonster #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #art #artworks #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #watercolor #drawing #artonpaper #alphabet #illustration #text #artworkshop #artistresidency #artistinresidence #collabresidency #brambletonlibrary #loudouncountypubliclibrary #loudounarts #loudounartscouncil #loudouncountyartist #virginiaartist #dmvartist

Two Splotch Monster-making workshops back to back, it’s officially a wrap! Yesterday’s took place at the Mountain Road Library, in Pasadena, Maryland, not far from the Annapolis area. Today’s workshop took place at the Brambleton Library - the first of three workshops that I’ll be presenting this summer as part of my artist residency. It’s so rewarding to be able to share what I do with participants, and be able to connect with and meet new people. It was so good to see some old friends drop by, as well, and I’m grateful to @loudouncountypubliclibrary and @libraryladyjess for granting me the opportunity to invite folks of all ages to take a trip to Splotch Monster Island, if not for a couple of hours. My next Brambleton Library workshop will be at the end of July and will focus on Splotch Monster lettering, names and words. On a side note, the first ten pics are from Brambleton, and the second ten are from Mountain Road. #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsters #splotchmonster #art #artwork #artworkshop #brambletonlibrary #mountainroadlibrary #artistresidency #artistinresidence #watercolor #drawing #creativity #imagination #collabresidency #loudounarts #loudounartscouncil #loudounart #loudouncountyartist #artistsoninstagram #artistoninstagram #artteacher #arteducator #virginiaartist #loudouncountypubliclibrary

Two Splotch Monster-making workshops back to back, it’s officially a wrap! Yesterday’s took place at the Mountain Road Library, in Pasadena, Maryland, not far from the Annapolis area. Today’s workshop took place at the Brambleton Library - the first of three workshops that I’ll be presenting this summer as part of my artist residency. It’s so rewarding to be able to share what I do with participants, and be able to connect with and meet new people. It was so good to see some old friends drop by, as well, and I’m grateful to @loudouncountypubliclibrary and @libraryladyjess for granting me the opportunity to invite folks of all ages to take a trip to Splotch Monster Island, if not for a couple of hours. My next Brambleton Library workshop will be at the end of July and will focus on Splotch Monster lettering, names and words. On a side note, the first ten pics are from Brambleton, and the second ten are from Mountain Road. #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsters #splotchmonster #art #artwork #artworkshop #brambletonlibrary #mountainroadlibrary #artistresidency #artistinresidence #watercolor #drawing #creativity #imagination #collabresidency #loudounarts #loudounartscouncil #loudounart #loudouncountyartist #artistsoninstagram #artistoninstagram #artteacher #arteducator #virginiaartist #loudouncountypubliclibrary

Been splotching away at the Brambleton Library makerspace, preparing for two upcoming Splotch Monster-making workshops this weekend - the first one at a library in Annapolis, Maryland on Saturday, and the second one at the Brambleton Library on Sunday, from 1-2:30pm. I also worked on adding a Common Eastern Firefly to the native NOVA animal species series, inspired by sightings all throughout my neighborhood and the DMV region. While growing up in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, we’d chase them in our backyards at night and called them lightning bugs, but “firefly” has a nice ring to it as well, and these little insects never cease to amaze. Nature is truly the best entertainment around. #splotchmonster #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsters #firefly #commoneasternfirefly #lightningbug #art #artwork #artonpaper #watercolor #drawing #wildlife #nativespecies #dmvartist #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #loudounart #loudounartscouncil #loudounartist #virginiaartist #artistresidency #artistinresidence #collabresidency #brambletonlibrary #loudouncountypubliclibrary

Been splotching away at the Brambleton Library makerspace, preparing for two upcoming Splotch Monster-making workshops this weekend - the first one at a library in Annapolis, Maryland on Saturday, and the second one at the Brambleton Library on Sunday, from 1-2:30pm. I also worked on adding a Common Eastern Firefly to the native NOVA animal species series, inspired by sightings all throughout my neighborhood and the DMV region. While growing up in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, we’d chase them in our backyards at night and called them lightning bugs, but “firefly” has a nice ring to it as well, and these little insects never cease to amaze. Nature is truly the best entertainment around. #splotchmonster #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsters #firefly #commoneasternfirefly #lightningbug #art #artwork #artonpaper #watercolor #drawing #wildlife #nativespecies #dmvartist #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #loudounart #loudounartscouncil #loudounartist #virginiaartist #artistresidency #artistinresidence #collabresidency #brambletonlibrary #loudouncountypubliclibrary

I made a couple of India Ink Splotch Monsters for fun while at the Brambleton Library makerspace. Some accompanying critters were added as well. Sometimes making stuff just for fun is the only reason you need to make stuff. I really enjoyed the contrast of the black ink against the white paper and may try making some more again, soon. #splotchmonster #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsters #drawing #art #artonpaper #creativity #loudouncountypubliclibrary #brambletonlibrary #makerspace #artistresidency #artistinresidence #collabresidency #loudounartscouncil #loudounarts #indiaink #dmvartist #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #loudouncountyartist #virginiaartist #dmvartist

I made a couple of India Ink Splotch Monsters for fun while at the Brambleton Library makerspace. Some accompanying critters were added as well. Sometimes making stuff just for fun is the only reason you need to make stuff. I really enjoyed the contrast of the black ink against the white paper and may try making some more again, soon. #splotchmonster #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsters #drawing #art #artonpaper #creativity #loudouncountypubliclibrary #brambletonlibrary #makerspace #artistresidency #artistinresidence #collabresidency #loudounartscouncil #loudounarts #indiaink #dmvartist #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #loudouncountyartist #virginiaartist #dmvartist

New additions to the NOVA Splotch Dragon include a Coral Honeysuckle and a Ruby-throated Hummingbird, the later of which was already included with a recent individual Splotch Monster, as well as inspired by a recent sighting, in person. By the way, that little hummingbird (last pic) was ok and flew to safety, thankfully, and it was simply amazing being able to see one so closely! Some visitors also came by to chat and inquire about the upcoming Splotch Monster art workshop - the first of three different kinds I’ll be doing at the Brambleton Library, as part of my summer artist residency. This first one will take place this Sunday, June 29, from 1-2:30pm, on the second floor of the library, and is free to the public. If you’re in the area and need a good place to beat the heat and get creative, don’t hesitate to drop by! #loudouncountypubliclibrary #brambletonlibrary #loudounartscouncil #loudounarts #collabresidency #artistresidency #art #artwork #splotchmonster #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsterisland #artwork #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #drawing #watercolor #loudouncountyartist #virginiaartist #artonpaper #dragon #nativespecies #nativeplants #nativewildlife #rubythroatedhummingbird #coralhoneysuckle #dmvartist #artworkshop #publiclibrary #artistinresidence

New additions to the NOVA Splotch Dragon include a Coral Honeysuckle and a Ruby-throated Hummingbird, the later of which was already included with a recent individual Splotch Monster, as well as inspired by a recent sighting, in person. By the way, that little hummingbird (last pic) was ok and flew to safety, thankfully, and it was simply amazing being able to see one so closely! Some visitors also came by to chat and inquire about the upcoming Splotch Monster art workshop - the first of three different kinds I’ll be doing at the Brambleton Library, as part of my summer artist residency. This first one will take place this Sunday, June 29, from 1-2:30pm, on the second floor of the library, and is free to the public. If you’re in the area and need a good place to beat the heat and get creative, don’t hesitate to drop by! #loudouncountypubliclibrary #brambletonlibrary #loudounartscouncil #loudounarts #collabresidency #artistresidency #art #artwork #splotchmonster #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsterisland #artwork #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #drawing #watercolor #loudouncountyartist #virginiaartist #artonpaper #dragon #nativespecies #nativeplants #nativewildlife #rubythroatedhummingbird #coralhoneysuckle #dmvartist #artworkshop #publiclibrary #artistinresidence

As part of the NOVA native animal species meets Splotch Monster Island series, I decided to do a tiny Appalachian tiger snail while at my COLLAB artist residency at the Brambleton Library. While there, I had a great conversation about music with a gentleman who was transferring his rare Art of Noise vinyl records to a digital format. The fact that the library even has this kind of technology for the public to use is pretty amazing! #tigersnail #mollusk #splotchmonster #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsters #drawing #art #artonpaper #creativity #loudouncountypubliclibrary #brambletonlibrary #makerspace #artistresidency #artistinresidence #collabresidency #loudounartscouncil #loudounarts #watercolor #nativespecies #dmvartist #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #loudouncountyartist #virginiaartist #dmvartist

As part of the NOVA native animal species meets Splotch Monster Island series, I decided to do a tiny Appalachian tiger snail while at my COLLAB artist residency at the Brambleton Library. While there, I had a great conversation about music with a gentleman who was transferring his rare Art of Noise vinyl records to a digital format. The fact that the library even has this kind of technology for the public to use is pretty amazing! #tigersnail #mollusk #splotchmonster #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsters #drawing #art #artonpaper #creativity #loudouncountypubliclibrary #brambletonlibrary #makerspace #artistresidency #artistinresidence #collabresidency #loudounartscouncil #loudounarts #watercolor #nativespecies #dmvartist #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #loudouncountyartist #virginiaartist #dmvartist

Impromptu street Splotch Monster, while out and about! #artiseverywhere #splotchmonster #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsterisland #art #impromptuart #streetart #artwork #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstsgram #loudounart #loudouncountyartist #artist #virginiaartist #monsterart #lookdown #dmvartist

Impromptu street Splotch Monster, while out and about! #artiseverywhere #splotchmonster #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsterisland #art #impromptuart #streetart #artwork #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstsgram #loudounart #loudouncountyartist #artist #virginiaartist #monsterart #lookdown #dmvartist

What happens when a Splotch Monster sings to a little brown bat? Continuing with the NOVA native species series, I decided to choose a mammal I had a couple of encounters with while living in both Virginia and Pennsylvania, both ending with me eventually catching and releasing them back into the wild. They’re both cute and creepy, and a vital part of the ecosystem. In this post I included the presketch I made at the makerspace, as well as the paint splotch before it got drawn on. #makerspace #brambletonlibrary #loudouncountypubliclibrary #brambletonva #littlebrownbat #nativespecies #northernvirginiawildlife #artistresidency #artistinresidence #drawing #watercolor #moleskine #moleskinesketchbook #loudounarts #loudounartscouncil #loudounart #art #artwork #artonpaper #virginiaartist #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #dmvartist #collabresidency

What happens when a Splotch Monster sings to a little brown bat? Continuing with the NOVA native species series, I decided to choose a mammal I had a couple of encounters with while living in both Virginia and Pennsylvania, both ending with me eventually catching and releasing them back into the wild. They’re both cute and creepy, and a vital part of the ecosystem. In this post I included the presketch I made at the makerspace, as well as the paint splotch before it got drawn on. #makerspace #brambletonlibrary #loudouncountypubliclibrary #brambletonva #littlebrownbat #nativespecies #northernvirginiawildlife #artistresidency #artistinresidence #drawing #watercolor #moleskine #moleskinesketchbook #loudounarts #loudounartscouncil #loudounart #art #artwork #artonpaper #virginiaartist #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #dmvartist #collabresidency

I managed to make use of the sublimation printing facilities at the Brambleton Library makerspace today, and got a set of five different Splotch Monster mugs made as well as a couple of T-shirts. I’m also in the early stages of getting pins made, but have a little ways to go. A big shoutout goes to Eric and Luke at the space, for their kind help and knowledgeable expertise in this kind of thing - I really like how they turned out! #artistresidency #brambletonlibrary #loudouncountypubliclibrary #brambletonva #loudouncountyva #makerspace #sublimationprinting #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #art #artwork #artist #artistinresidence #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #loudouncountyartist #loudounarts #loudounartscouncil #collabresidency #dmvartist #virginiaartist #dmvartist

I managed to make use of the sublimation printing facilities at the Brambleton Library makerspace today, and got a set of five different Splotch Monster mugs made as well as a couple of T-shirts. I’m also in the early stages of getting pins made, but have a little ways to go. A big shoutout goes to Eric and Luke at the space, for their kind help and knowledgeable expertise in this kind of thing - I really like how they turned out! #artistresidency #brambletonlibrary #loudouncountypubliclibrary #brambletonva #loudouncountyva #makerspace #sublimationprinting #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #art #artwork #artist #artistinresidence #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #loudouncountyartist #loudounarts #loudounartscouncil #collabresidency #dmvartist #virginiaartist #dmvartist

To make up for time lost Sunday, I put in four hours at the Brambleton Library makerspace on Monday, and managed to get a whole lot done. The first hour was spent getting a handful of paint splotches painted while talking a bit with some of the incredibly knowledgeable and creative folks who work at the space. A few Splotch Monsters were drawn on as well, including a couple of ones in India Ink, and one for the native species book, that I’ll post when finished, another time. I was happy to add a new native pollinator in the form of Cone Flowers, to the NOVA Splotch Dragon’s head, along with an accompanying Common Eastern Bumblebee. A woman who had just moved to the area came by and said how beautiful my work is, which made my day. I let her know about the workshops scheduled throughout the summer and gave her the free print I didn’t get around to dropping off yet, and she was so appreciative. It also happened to be her first visit to the library! Hopefully it was a good visit. Wanting to start using some of the space’s available technology, I recently ordered some special white t-shirts and coffee mugs that’ll be getting the Splotch Monster treatment very soon, and I’ll be sure to keep folks posted on that whenever they become available. #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonster #art #artwork #watercolor #drawing #dragon #art #artwork #artistoninstagram #artistsonininstagram #dmvartist #loudounart #loudouncountyartist #loudounartscouncil #loudounarts #collabartistseries #artistresidency #loudouncountypubliclibrary #brambletonlibrary #virginiaartist #pollinators🐝 #pollinatorweek #pollinatorweek2025

To make up for time lost Sunday, I put in four hours at the Brambleton Library makerspace on Monday, and managed to get a whole lot done. The first hour was spent getting a handful of paint splotches painted while talking a bit with some of the incredibly knowledgeable and creative folks who work at the space. A few Splotch Monsters were drawn on as well, including a couple of ones in India Ink, and one for the native species book, that I’ll post when finished, another time. I was happy to add a new native pollinator in the form of Cone Flowers, to the NOVA Splotch Dragon’s head, along with an accompanying Common Eastern Bumblebee. A woman who had just moved to the area came by and said how beautiful my work is, which made my day. I let her know about the workshops scheduled throughout the summer and gave her the free print I didn’t get around to dropping off yet, and she was so appreciative. It also happened to be her first visit to the library! Hopefully it was a good visit. Wanting to start using some of the space’s available technology, I recently ordered some special white t-shirts and coffee mugs that’ll be getting the Splotch Monster treatment very soon, and I’ll be sure to keep folks posted on that whenever they become available. #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonster #art #artwork #watercolor #drawing #dragon #art #artwork #artistoninstagram #artistsonininstagram #dmvartist #loudounart #loudouncountyartist #loudounartscouncil #loudounarts #collabartistseries #artistresidency #loudouncountypubliclibrary #brambletonlibrary #virginiaartist #pollinators🐝 #pollinatorweek #pollinatorweek2025

“Don’t wait for inspiration. Learn to cultivate it.” -Nick Petrie
#splotchmonster #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsterisland #art #artwork #artonpaper #indiaink #drawing #pigmamicron #sakurajellyrollwhite #repurposedart #trees #dragon #creatures #creativity #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #dmvartist #loudouncountyartist #loudounart #virginiaartist

“Don’t wait for inspiration. Learn to cultivate it.” -Nick Petrie
#splotchmonster #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsterisland #art #artwork #artonpaper #indiaink #drawing #pigmamicron #sakurajellyrollwhite #repurposedart #trees #dragon #creatures #creativity #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #dmvartist #loudouncountyartist #loudounart #virginiaartist

Made for an upcoming zine a friend is putting together, this is just your friendly reminder that fascism has NO place in America. #nokings #nofascism #democracy #freedom #humanrights #libertyandjusticeforALL #indiaink #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonster #catsofinstagram #artonpaper #drawing #artwork #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #dmvartist #loudouncountyartist #loudounart #virginiaartist

Made for an upcoming zine a friend is putting together, this is just your friendly reminder that fascism has NO place in America. #nokings #nofascism #democracy #freedom #humanrights #libertyandjusticeforALL #indiaink #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonster #catsofinstagram #artonpaper #drawing #artwork #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #dmvartist #loudouncountyartist #loudounart #virginiaartist

Today I went straight from work to the makerspace to get cracking on the Splotch Dragon’s legs and feet, vowing to finish them before leaving to go home. Since I came from work, there were no prints to drop off this time. I included a progress shot of the triptych, which is in its very early stages, and will eventually have a garden of native northern Virginia plants growing primarily from the beast’s back. I also completed another Splotch Monster encounter with a NOVA animal, this one being a rainbow trout. I’m trying to be mindful of including a variety of species, including fish is this series and subsequent book. Unfortunately I won’t be at my residency this Sunday as I’ll be going away for the weekend, but I’ll definitely make up for lost time next week! #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonster #art #artwork #artistresidency #artistinresidence #brambletonlibrary #loudouncountypubliclibrary #loudounart #loudouncountyartist #virginiaartist #dragon #artonpaper #rainbowtrout #loudounartscouncil #collabresidency #artistoninstagram #artistsonininstagram #drawing #watercolor

Today I went straight from work to the makerspace to get cracking on the Splotch Dragon’s legs and feet, vowing to finish them before leaving to go home. Since I came from work, there were no prints to drop off this time. I included a progress shot of the triptych, which is in its very early stages, and will eventually have a garden of native northern Virginia plants growing primarily from the beast’s back. I also completed another Splotch Monster encounter with a NOVA animal, this one being a rainbow trout. I’m trying to be mindful of including a variety of species, including fish is this series and subsequent book. Unfortunately I won’t be at my residency this Sunday as I’ll be going away for the weekend, but I’ll definitely make up for lost time next week! #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonster #art #artwork #artistresidency #artistinresidence #brambletonlibrary #loudouncountypubliclibrary #loudounart #loudouncountyartist #virginiaartist #dragon #artonpaper #rainbowtrout #loudounartscouncil #collabresidency #artistoninstagram #artistsonininstagram #drawing #watercolor

Last night, more progress was made on the NOVA Flora Splotch Dragon, at the Brambleton Library makerspace. I so badly wanted to include a hawkmoth in the work, so I found and sketched from some images of my favorite kind - the white-lined sphinx moth. I remember first seeing one hovering around in a garden out this way, shortly after moving to Virginia from Pittsburgh, and it completely messed with my mind in the best possible way. What was that strange mutant hummingbird, I thought, only to learn it was an insect. I also managed to get most of the first leg done, complete with Northern Sea Oats grass growing out from the limb. A good handful of folks came through and hung out a while, and I even gave one sweet family a little hint as to where I dropped my free print off, this time. Hopefully they were able to find it! #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonster #dragon #watercolor #drawing #artonpaper #loudounartist #loudounart #art #artwork #loudounartscouncil #loudouncountypubliclibrary #brambletonlibrary #dmvartist #artistoninstagram #artistsonininstagram #moleskine #northernseaoats #workinprogress

Last night, more progress was made on the NOVA Flora Splotch Dragon, at the Brambleton Library makerspace. I so badly wanted to include a hawkmoth in the work, so I found and sketched from some images of my favorite kind - the white-lined sphinx moth. I remember first seeing one hovering around in a garden out this way, shortly after moving to Virginia from Pittsburgh, and it completely messed with my mind in the best possible way. What was that strange mutant hummingbird, I thought, only to learn it was an insect. I also managed to get most of the first leg done, complete with Northern Sea Oats grass growing out from the limb. A good handful of folks came through and hung out a while, and I even gave one sweet family a little hint as to where I dropped my free print off, this time. Hopefully they were able to find it! #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonster #dragon #watercolor #drawing #artonpaper #loudounartist #loudounart #art #artwork #loudounartscouncil #loudouncountypubliclibrary #brambletonlibrary #dmvartist #artistoninstagram #artistsonininstagram #moleskine #northernseaoats #workinprogress

Today was a very fun yet productive day at the Brambleton Library makerspace. I managed to start adding details to what I now call the NOVA Splotch Dragon, beginning work with the face. I also added the first native northern Virginia flower - a Cardinal Flower, as well as a native insect - the Autumn Meadowhawk Dragonfly, and worked on some preliminary sketches of both beforehand. A few more pieces went up on one of the makerspace walls, before another print drop off, with accompanying paint Splotch, on the second floor. The real highlight was getting to meet some wonderful people today, however, from the librarians, to folks who came in to have a look and say hello, and even sit down and make some art with me - these things can really brighten up an otherwise gloomy, wet Sunday afternoon. #splotchmonster #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsters #autumnmeadowhawkdragonfly #moleskinesketchbook #cardinalflower #northernvirginiawildlife #brambletonlibrary #loudounartscouncil #loudounarts #art #artwork #artonpaper #artistoninstagram #residentartist #artistresidency #makerspace #wip #artistsoninstagram #drawing #watercolor #dragon #dmvartist #loudouncountyartist #virginiaartist #collabartistresidency

Today was a very fun yet productive day at the Brambleton Library makerspace. I managed to start adding details to what I now call the NOVA Splotch Dragon, beginning work with the face. I also added the first native northern Virginia flower - a Cardinal Flower, as well as a native insect - the Autumn Meadowhawk Dragonfly, and worked on some preliminary sketches of both beforehand. A few more pieces went up on one of the makerspace walls, before another print drop off, with accompanying paint Splotch, on the second floor. The real highlight was getting to meet some wonderful people today, however, from the librarians, to folks who came in to have a look and say hello, and even sit down and make some art with me - these things can really brighten up an otherwise gloomy, wet Sunday afternoon. #splotchmonster #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsters #autumnmeadowhawkdragonfly #moleskinesketchbook #cardinalflower #northernvirginiawildlife #brambletonlibrary #loudounartscouncil #loudounarts #art #artwork #artonpaper #artistoninstagram #residentartist #artistresidency #makerspace #wip #artistsoninstagram #drawing #watercolor #dragon #dmvartist #loudouncountyartist #virginiaartist #collabartistresidency

What happens when a ruby-throated hummingbird meets its giant Splotch Monster cousin while migrating to northern Virginia? This one’s my latest in the tentatively titled A Splotch Monster’s Guide to Northern Virginia Wildlife book, and series. Last night, while at the Brambleton Library makerspace, I also dropped off another free print on the second floor (that has to do with bikes, hint, hint) and made lots of progress on a new Splotch Dragon triptych that will have native northern Virginia flora growing from its body. I look forward to getting back to work on it this Sunday, while at the makerspace from 12-5pm! Drop by if you’re in the area! #splotchmonster #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsters #rubythroatedhummingbird #hummingbird #northernvirginiawildlife #brambletonlibrary #loudounartscouncil #loudounarts #art #artwork #artonpaper #artistoninstagram #residentartist #artistresidency #makerspace #wip #artistsoninstagram #drawing #watercolor #dragon #dmvartist #loudouncountyartist #virginiaartist #collabartistresidency

What happens when a ruby-throated hummingbird meets its giant Splotch Monster cousin while migrating to northern Virginia? This one’s my latest in the tentatively titled A Splotch Monster’s Guide to Northern Virginia Wildlife book, and series. Last night, while at the Brambleton Library makerspace, I also dropped off another free print on the second floor (that has to do with bikes, hint, hint) and made lots of progress on a new Splotch Dragon triptych that will have native northern Virginia flora growing from its body. I look forward to getting back to work on it this Sunday, while at the makerspace from 12-5pm! Drop by if you’re in the area! #splotchmonster #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsters #rubythroatedhummingbird #hummingbird #northernvirginiawildlife #brambletonlibrary #loudounartscouncil #loudounarts #art #artwork #artonpaper #artistoninstagram #residentartist #artistresidency #makerspace #wip #artistsoninstagram #drawing #watercolor #dragon #dmvartist #loudouncountyartist #virginiaartist #collabartistresidency

Last night I completed work on this Splotch Monster encounter with a common snapping turtle while at my artist residency at Brambleton Library. Wanting to play but worried he might get bitten, our splotchy friend is quite curious about the shell-backed reptile slowly strolling along in front of him. Perhaps simply watching and observing and leaving the turtle alone is the way to go, this time around. I also hung a mini exhibit of prints in the maker space, and dropped off another free print (with a blank splotch and instructions) on the second floor. It was a few hours well spent, capping off a very full and eventful day. #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #art #splotchmonster #commonsnappingturtle #northernvirginiawildlife #brambletonlibrary #loudouncountypubliclibrary #collabartistredidency #loudounartscouncil #loudounarts #loudouncountyartist #residentartist #artwork #artonpaper #watercolor #drawing #animalart #turtle #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #virginiaartist

Last night I completed work on this Splotch Monster encounter with a common snapping turtle while at my artist residency at Brambleton Library. Wanting to play but worried he might get bitten, our splotchy friend is quite curious about the shell-backed reptile slowly strolling along in front of him. Perhaps simply watching and observing and leaving the turtle alone is the way to go, this time around. I also hung a mini exhibit of prints in the maker space, and dropped off another free print (with a blank splotch and instructions) on the second floor. It was a few hours well spent, capping off a very full and eventful day. #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #art #splotchmonster #commonsnappingturtle #northernvirginiawildlife #brambletonlibrary #loudouncountypubliclibrary #collabartistredidency #loudounartscouncil #loudounarts #loudouncountyartist #residentartist #artwork #artonpaper #watercolor #drawing #animalart #turtle #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #virginiaartist

“Play keeps us vital and alive. It gives us an enthusiasm for life that is irreplaceable. Without it, life just doesn’t taste good” ~ Lucia Capocchione. #splotchmonster #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsterisland #art #play #butterfly #dragon #indiaink #drawing #creativity #imagination #artonpaper #repurposedart #dmvartist #loudouncountyartist #loudounart #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram

“Play keeps us vital and alive. It gives us an enthusiasm for life that is irreplaceable. Without it, life just doesn’t taste good” ~ Lucia Capocchione. #splotchmonster #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsterisland #art #play #butterfly #dragon #indiaink #drawing #creativity #imagination #artonpaper #repurposedart #dmvartist #loudouncountyartist #loudounart #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram

A new Splotch Monster from a new series, and my first day at the Brambleton Library as part of the COLLAB artist residency. This Splotch Monster is having an encounter with an eastern American toad, and will eventually be compiled into a book about Splotch Monsters AND northern Virginia wildlife, which will be donated to the library upon completion. In the meantime, with each visit, I’ll be giving away a free Splotch Monster print and blank paint splotch for folks to collaborate on, and keep for themselves. These prints can be found on the second floor of the Brambleton library, and with each drop off, I’ll also post a hint as to where it can be found. I’ll be here at the maker space today until 5pm, so if you’re in the area, feel free to drop in and make some art! #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsterisland #loudouncountypubliclibrary #brambletonlibrary #easternamericantoad #toad #wildlifeart #artistresidency #collabartistresidency #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstgram #watercolor #drawing #dmvartist #loudounart #loudounartscouncil #loudounarts #artonpaper

A new Splotch Monster from a new series, and my first day at the Brambleton Library as part of the COLLAB artist residency. This Splotch Monster is having an encounter with an eastern American toad, and will eventually be compiled into a book about Splotch Monsters AND northern Virginia wildlife, which will be donated to the library upon completion. In the meantime, with each visit, I’ll be giving away a free Splotch Monster print and blank paint splotch for folks to collaborate on, and keep for themselves. These prints can be found on the second floor of the Brambleton library, and with each drop off, I’ll also post a hint as to where it can be found. I’ll be here at the maker space today until 5pm, so if you’re in the area, feel free to drop in and make some art! #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsterisland #loudouncountypubliclibrary #brambletonlibrary #easternamericantoad #toad #wildlifeart #artistresidency #collabartistresidency #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstgram #watercolor #drawing #dmvartist #loudounart #loudounartscouncil #loudounarts #artonpaper

“The foundation of all life is in the ocean” -Jean-Michel Cousteau #splotchmonster #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #marinelife #oceanlife #nautilus #mollusk #wildlife #art #artwork #repurposedart #indiaink #drawing #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #dmvartist #loudouncountyartist #loudounart #virginiaartist #wildlifeart #creatures #creativity #imagination

“The foundation of all life is in the ocean” -Jean-Michel Cousteau #splotchmonster #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #marinelife #oceanlife #nautilus #mollusk #wildlife #art #artwork #repurposedart #indiaink #drawing #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #dmvartist #loudouncountyartist #loudounart #virginiaartist #wildlifeart #creatures #creativity #imagination

“Kindness begins with the understanding that we all struggle.” – Charles Glassman #art #kindness #dragon #splotchmonster #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsters #drawing #indiaink #artonpaper #artist #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #dmvartist #virginiaartist #repurposedart #loudounart #loudouncountyartist

“Kindness begins with the understanding that we all struggle.” – Charles Glassman #art #kindness #dragon #splotchmonster #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsters #drawing #indiaink #artonpaper #artist #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #dmvartist #virginiaartist #repurposedart #loudounart #loudouncountyartist

“There so many reasons to fall in love with dragonflies. They have intriguing stories to tell us. They make our world a more beautiful place. And they are scrappy survivors.” -Cindy Crosby #dragon #dragonfly #splotchmonster #splotchmonsterisland #art #splotchmonsterart #nature #artwork #artonpaper #repurposedart #indiaink #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #dmvartist #virginiaartist #loudouncountyartist #loudounart

“There so many reasons to fall in love with dragonflies. They have intriguing stories to tell us. They make our world a more beautiful place. And they are scrappy survivors.” -Cindy Crosby #dragon #dragonfly #splotchmonster #splotchmonsterisland #art #splotchmonsterart #nature #artwork #artonpaper #repurposedart #indiaink #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #dmvartist #virginiaartist #loudouncountyartist #loudounart

“Let us fill our hearts with our own compassion towards ourselves and towards all living beings.” — Thich Nhat Hanh #splotchmonster #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsters #indiaink #art #artwork #artonpaper #repurposedart #drawing #creature #creativity #compassion #love #artlove #fish #sealife #sakurapigmamicron #sakurajellyrollpens #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #dmvartist #loudounart #virginiaartist #loudouncountyartist

“Let us fill our hearts with our own compassion towards ourselves and towards all living beings.” — Thich Nhat Hanh #splotchmonster #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsters #indiaink #art #artwork #artonpaper #repurposedart #drawing #creature #creativity #compassion #love #artlove #fish #sealife #sakurapigmamicron #sakurajellyrollpens #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #dmvartist #loudounart #virginiaartist #loudouncountyartist

Splotch-o-lotls DO exist! #splotchmonster #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsters #axolotl #indiaink #sakurajellyrollwhite #sakurapigmamicron #repurposedart #repurposedpaper #art #artwork #drawing #imagination #creativity #creature #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #dmvartist #loudounart #loudouncountyartist #virginiaartist #artonpaper #makeart #havefun

Splotch-o-lotls DO exist! #splotchmonster #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsters #axolotl #indiaink #sakurajellyrollwhite #sakurapigmamicron #repurposedart #repurposedpaper #art #artwork #drawing #imagination #creativity #creature #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #dmvartist #loudounart #loudouncountyartist #virginiaartist #artonpaper #makeart #havefun

Yesterday, one of my second grade students, whose name is Ethan, brought in some amazing Splotch Monsters that he made at home. It’s always so good to see my students’ parents supporting their children’s creativity beyond the art classroom, and Ethan has had a real knack for drawing and art since an early age. I love everything about these, and happily displayed them at the front of the art room to inspire Ethan’s friends and fellow classmates. Go Ethan! #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #art #artwork #artonpaper #watercolor #drawing #childrensart #elementaryart #kidart #artist #artistoninstagram #drawing #watercolor #imagination #creativity

Yesterday, one of my second grade students, whose name is Ethan, brought in some amazing Splotch Monsters that he made at home. It’s always so good to see my students’ parents supporting their children’s creativity beyond the art classroom, and Ethan has had a real knack for drawing and art since an early age. I love everything about these, and happily displayed them at the front of the art room to inspire Ethan’s friends and fellow classmates. Go Ethan! #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #art #artwork #artonpaper #watercolor #drawing #childrensart #elementaryart #kidart #artist #artistoninstagram #drawing #watercolor #imagination #creativity

Ready for the rain. #splotchmonster #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsters #art #drawing #watercolor #artonpaper #umbrella #monster #monsterart #creativity #imagination #artist #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #dmvartist #virginiaartist #loudouncountyartist #loudounart

Ready for the rain. #splotchmonster #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsters #art #drawing #watercolor #artonpaper #umbrella #monster #monsterart #creativity #imagination #artist #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #dmvartist #virginiaartist #loudouncountyartist #loudounart

Wishing a happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there! *collab with @krisloyaart #love #artlove #splotchmonster #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsterislandxkrisloyaart #splotchmonsters #art #artwork #skateboard #flowerboquet #artonpaper #drawing #watercolor #dmvartist #loudounart #loudouncountyartist #creativity #imagination #artistoninstagram #artistsoninsragram #virginiaartist #mothersday

Wishing a happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there! *collab with @krisloyaart #love #artlove #splotchmonster #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsterislandxkrisloyaart #splotchmonsters #art #artwork #skateboard #flowerboquet #artonpaper #drawing #watercolor #dmvartist #loudounart #loudouncountyartist #creativity #imagination #artistoninstagram #artistsoninsragram #virginiaartist #mothersday

Did an impromptu art drop-off at the new Little Free Art Gallery at Raflo Park, in Leesburg, Virginia yesterday. The “Splotchness Monster” might still be there, and ready to go to a good home if you’re in the area (and fast enough). In the meantime, don’t hesitate to meander a bit through the park, and explore the latest annual outdoor sculpture exhibit! #raflopark #littlefreeartgallery #leesburgva #leesburgvirginia #leesburg #loudouncountyva #publicart #publicsculpture #art #artwork #artonpaper #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #dmvartist #loudouncountyartist #virginiaartist #loudounart #freeart

Did an impromptu art drop-off at the new Little Free Art Gallery at Raflo Park, in Leesburg, Virginia yesterday. The “Splotchness Monster” might still be there, and ready to go to a good home if you’re in the area (and fast enough). In the meantime, don’t hesitate to meander a bit through the park, and explore the latest annual outdoor sculpture exhibit! #raflopark #littlefreeartgallery #leesburgva #leesburgvirginia #leesburg #loudouncountyva #publicart #publicsculpture #art #artwork #artonpaper #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #dmvartist #loudouncountyartist #virginiaartist #loudounart #freeart

This has been a project that has been brewing in my mind for quite some time - a Splotch Monster alphabet, and now it’s finally come to fruition. It was proposed to me by @krisloyaart years ago, and the letters were actually completed about four years ago, and then sat in a stack, untouched until now. I’ve got a few ideas with regard to what I’m going to do with them, but I’m just happy to have finally finished working on them. Looking forward to posting each one individually, soon! #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsters #art #artwork #artonpaper #alphabet #illustration #drawing #watercolor #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #creatures #creativity #virginiaartist #dmvartist #loudouncountyartist #loudounart

This has been a project that has been brewing in my mind for quite some time - a Splotch Monster alphabet, and now it’s finally come to fruition. It was proposed to me by @krisloyaart years ago, and the letters were actually completed about four years ago, and then sat in a stack, untouched until now. I’ve got a few ideas with regard to what I’m going to do with them, but I’m just happy to have finally finished working on them. Looking forward to posting each one individually, soon! #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsters #art #artwork #artonpaper #alphabet #illustration #drawing #watercolor #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #creatures #creativity #virginiaartist #dmvartist #loudouncountyartist #loudounart

This summer I’ll be posting a lot of new Splotch Monster material, as a lot of good stuff is in the works. I thought I’d go back in time and find some earlier ones from the past decade or so, with some “before and after” context. In the past, I used to scan the paint splotches before drawing on them - something I rarely do, now. I also explored a variety of approaches, until I finally settled into a style that is quite distinct and one I very much enjoy. Can’t wait to share this new work soon! #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #artwork #creativity #beforeandafter #watercolor #drawing #indiaink #artonpaper #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #dmvartist #virginiaartist #loudouncountyartist #loudounart

This summer I’ll be posting a lot of new Splotch Monster material, as a lot of good stuff is in the works. I thought I’d go back in time and find some earlier ones from the past decade or so, with some “before and after” context. In the past, I used to scan the paint splotches before drawing on them - something I rarely do, now. I also explored a variety of approaches, until I finally settled into a style that is quite distinct and one I very much enjoy. Can’t wait to share this new work soon! #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #artwork #creativity #beforeandafter #watercolor #drawing #indiaink #artonpaper #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #dmvartist #virginiaartist #loudouncountyartist #loudounart

You got this! #yougotthis #splotchmonster #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsters #art #artwork #artonpaper #illustration #drawing #watercolor #creature #creativity #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #dmvartist #virginiaartist #loudouncountyartist #loudounart

You got this! #yougotthis #splotchmonster #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsters #art #artwork #artonpaper #illustration #drawing #watercolor #creature #creativity #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #dmvartist #virginiaartist #loudouncountyartist #loudounart

Lots of new work in the works! Looking forward to posting each one individually, soon! #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsters #wip #newwork #art #artwork #watercolor #drawing #indiaink #artonpaper #creativity #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #dmvartist #virginiaartist #loudouncountyartist #loudounart #artisticprocess #monsterart #inspiration

Lots of new work in the works! Looking forward to posting each one individually, soon! #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsters #wip #newwork #art #artwork #watercolor #drawing #indiaink #artonpaper #creativity #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #dmvartist #virginiaartist #loudouncountyartist #loudounart #artisticprocess #monsterart #inspiration

New things are on the horizon for Splotch Monster Island this summer. Stay tuned! #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsters #splotchmonster #art #artwork #artistonınstagram #artistsoninstagram #dmvartist #loudounart #loudouncountyartist #virginiaartist #drawing #watercolor #monsterart #artonpaper #creativity

New things are on the horizon for Splotch Monster Island this summer. Stay tuned! #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsters #splotchmonster #art #artwork #artistonınstagram #artistsoninstagram #dmvartist #loudounart #loudouncountyartist #virginiaartist #drawing #watercolor #monsterart #artonpaper #creativity

You can run from Monday, but it’ll eventually catch up with ya. #splotchmonster #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonster #splotchmonsterart #art #artwork #artonpaper #illustration #drawing #watercolor #artistonistagram #artistsoninstagram #creativity #run #monday #dmvartist #loudounart #loudouncountyartist #virginiaartist

You can run from Monday, but it’ll eventually catch up with ya. #splotchmonster #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonster #splotchmonsterart #art #artwork #artonpaper #illustration #drawing #watercolor #artistonistagram #artistsoninstagram #creativity #run #monday #dmvartist #loudounart #loudouncountyartist #virginiaartist

Happy Easter weekend to those who celebrate! This one’s a nod to my late uncle Gene, who was a middle-school teacher but also an incredible painter of Ukrainian eggs. #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonster #easter #easteregg #easterbunny #ukrainianeggs #pysankyeggs #art #artwork #artistonınstagram #artonpaper #artistsoninstagram #drawing #watercolor

Happy Easter weekend to those who celebrate! This one’s a nod to my late uncle Gene, who was a middle-school teacher but also an incredible painter of Ukrainian eggs. #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonster #easter #easteregg #easterbunny #ukrainianeggs #pysankyeggs #art #artwork #artistonınstagram #artonpaper #artistsoninstagram #drawing #watercolor

Hooray for Friday! #splotchmonster #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #art #artwork #drawing #artonpaper #watercolor #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #monsterart #creativity #dmvartist #virginiaartist #loudouncountyartist #loudounart

Hooray for Friday! #splotchmonster #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #art #artwork #drawing #artonpaper #watercolor #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #monsterart #creativity #dmvartist #virginiaartist #loudouncountyartist #loudounart

Splotch Monsters for Ukraine. 🇺🇦 ❤️#splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #ukraine #supportukraine #standforukraine #freedom #democracy #art #artwork #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #drawing #watercolor #artonpaper #sunflower #dmvartist #loudounart #virginiaartist #loudouncountyartist #justsaynotofascism

Splotch Monsters for Ukraine. 🇺🇦 ❤️#splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #ukraine #supportukraine #standforukraine #freedom #democracy #art #artwork #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #drawing #watercolor #artonpaper #sunflower #dmvartist #loudounart #virginiaartist #loudouncountyartist #justsaynotofascism

I believe in you. #splotchmonster #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsters #art #illustration #encouragement #hope #love #drawing #watercolor #butterfly #artonpaper #artistonınstagram #artistsoninstagram #dmvartist #loudounart #loudouncountyartist #virginiaartist

I believe in you. #splotchmonster #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsters #art #illustration #encouragement #hope #love #drawing #watercolor #butterfly #artonpaper #artistonınstagram #artistsoninstagram #dmvartist #loudounart #loudouncountyartist #virginiaartist

Saw lots of great art while visiting the @carnegiemuseumofart in Pittsburgh yesterday, that I’ll be posting more about at @sloya72, soon. Do you love art as well, and if so, why? Maybe looking at art has been a source of inspiration, joy, or intrigue. Perhaps the act of making or even teaching about art has been a source of therapy or has given you or others a sense of purpose. Here at Splotch Monster Island, we love art and hope you do as well. #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterart #art #artwork #artistonınstagram #artistsoninstagram #creativity #artonpaper #illustration #drawing #watercolor #dmvartist #loudouncountyartist #loudounart #virginiaartist

Saw lots of great art while visiting the @carnegiemuseumofart in Pittsburgh yesterday, that I’ll be posting more about at @sloya72, soon. Do you love art as well, and if so, why? Maybe looking at art has been a source of inspiration, joy, or intrigue. Perhaps the act of making or even teaching about art has been a source of therapy or has given you or others a sense of purpose. Here at Splotch Monster Island, we love art and hope you do as well. #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterart #art #artwork #artistonınstagram #artistsoninstagram #creativity #artonpaper #illustration #drawing #watercolor #dmvartist #loudouncountyartist #loudounart #virginiaartist

Sing with me (collab with @krisloyaart)! #splotchmonster #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsterislandxkrisloyaart #splotchmonsters #birds #springtime #stopandsmelltheflowers #sing #art #artwork #artlove #artonpaper #drawing #watercolor #dmvartist #virginiaartist #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #creativecollaboration

Sing with me (collab with @krisloyaart)! #splotchmonster #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsterart #splotchmonsterislandxkrisloyaart #splotchmonsters #birds #springtime #stopandsmelltheflowers #sing #art #artwork #artlove #artonpaper #drawing #watercolor #dmvartist #virginiaartist #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #creativecollaboration

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