Another year of Inktober has come and gone. I’ll have to admit, I was a little distracted for this years challenge. I am more focused on other areas of my artwork at the moment so Inktober was not at the top of my priority list. However, I was still able to complete 18 sketches. Some…
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Inktober 2025 – Week Two – Wildlife
We are halfway through the month already! October always goes by so fast for me. There is so much to do in this beautiful autumn month! Aside from the Inktober challenge, there is Halloween to prepare for. Costumes, pumpkins, decorations. There are many crops and flowers that are best planted in the fall. Today I…
Spirit Animals: Should Owl Be Revered or Feared?
The Nature of Owls Owls are one of the most widely recognized spirit animals, likely because they are present in nearly every corner of the world. From snowy tundras to scorching deserts, high up in the trees and even underground, these silent raptors have adapted to an incredible range of environments. With around 250 species,…
Spirit Animal: Squirrel
They are always scurrying around… searching…gathering…preparing. Have you seen them? Red, grey, black or maybe even flying? In fact, there are over 200 different species of squirrels across the globe. If they have scurried across your path, they may have a very important message to share. When we pay attention to the squirrel’s greatest qualities,…
Animal News: Salmon Hats, An Orca Fashion Trend
Have you heard about the hottest headgear trend? Dead salmon! You read that right! Nothing says “stylish” like a dead fish plopped across your head. That is, if you are an orca. This behavior started back in the ’80s. At least, that is when we noticed it. A female orca began wearing a dead salmon…
Inktober 2024 – Part 4 – Endangered Species
Wow! Can you believe October came and went already!? The month always goes by so fast for me because I am hyper focused on my Inktober project. I completed all 31 sketches! It was quite a project but I made it through without falling behind! Maybe next year I can actually get myself to have…
Inktober 2024 – Part 3 – Endangered Species
October is almost over and that means my Inktober project is nearly complete. Every year I complete this challenge, I do a little bit better each time. It really helps me to rejuvenate my time management skills which is always nice to get a jump start into the new year! Of course my ink skills…
Spirit Animal: Black Bear Symbolism
The black bear has made its place in this world and is flourishing in North America. It’s estimated that there are at least 600,000 black bears in North America, with some studies indicating that their numbers could be significantly higher. There is so much we can learn from the black bear if we pay attention…
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