Loime Studios

Had a really productive day after spending some time outside on this gloriously beatific day, painting a tribute to Scotland, beginning the drawing and designing process for the next Aphrodite with @anneliese_circus for #theilluminatedgoddess , and finally a late evening ink sketch of the aspen crowned @made.of.myth - go check her out. She is full of beauty and light and it spills out through her creations. (at Spokane, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwYoI0NFPxK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=hdhdh8m2lvpj

Life as a practicing Celt with a daughter in Irish dance, means The weeks around St Patrick’s Day doesn’t leave much time, but I happily laid some green on these goddesses today. (at Spokane, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvDLfOYlFpp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=jgtxhpkc4yic

Evening inking with @trixieshiksa and @fletcher_liat - from reference photos by @mikeymcmichaels and @zhesphoto (at Spokane, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvA-y2rFnpo/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ai80on4u432a

As today is all about finishing computer tasks, which I loathe, here’s a peek at some recent commissions and other bits about the studio. Fáinleog with a video tour. (at Spokane, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/Buj2AKQlLDO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=163zh2rvtu75n

Ceol Na Gaoithe, song of the gale with a video tour. https://www.instagram.com/p/Buj7_xoFnCj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=z610plxx3h2e

Four years ago, I was packing artwork and on my way to International Women’s Day in San Diego with an invite to show art for @easkeysurf - an amazing woman doing great things in our world (and the daughter of my favorite artist ever #barrybritton ; and while there I was immersed in the grand sisterhood of extraordinary women like @cori_schumacher , @made.of.myth and the grand famed of surf. I still count it as one of the most magical few days of my life. I am so very thankful for the invite, the fellowship, and after everyone went home, I watched the Sun rise while I surfed in with a pod of dolphins. https://www.instagram.com/p/BurKbcdFKdu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19kixmt74y43f

Evening art, exploring shadows. Inspired by the photography of @selinkamayer , of the brilliant @sienna__luna (at Spokane, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuxwSOgF5xX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1e43q4zxgkthm

Persephone is complete, final details done, and signed and a celebratory toast as I transition to Aphrodite and some new work on Medusa. My portrait skills aren’t the best, but I hope I have done some justice to her. Thank you to @femmedelaforet for partnering to bring her to life. #theilluminatedgoddess #persephone (at Spokane, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu6-DcYlzkB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=22kkk41ykmsg

A new version of Medusa. I never liked the original halo and the shadowing got weird, so we are going bigger and better ... while also starting sketches of Aphrodite. @lilyjaneseitz (at Spokane, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu7V29BFMem/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xgydnx6ov6no

A size comparison with the new Medusa painting. (at Spokane, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu7gvC4lgch/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qr83msijly1i

Evening sketch studies of @freshieisntcool and @being_jess_aint_easy , both original photographs from pre-censor/ now defunct Tumblrs. (at Spokane, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu71SBaFj0m/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=kzctgb397i0n

Aphrodite begins to be, with @anneliese_circus #theilluminatedgoddess (at Spokane, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu-TKy7FpGZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1gveus7pyaur1

And a last bit for the evening, working on inking an older sketch of @trixieshiksa , who gives me the impression she is always being fabulous. I believe the photo I referred to was by @mikeymcmichaels (at Spokane, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu-ckbHlqId/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=rrmom4bpdxwc

Between date-day with @heather_soaring and chauffeuring Little Miss Magic to Irish dance performances, I got to work on Medusa with @lilyjaneseitz , and added this art card from @tmj_art to my studio. (at Spokane, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvAk3fRFEWn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=10nyt3zwzwq23

#themerewife is one fine bit of literature by @dahvana , nicely coupled with one fine dram of Islay. If I weren’t committed to other intriguing projects I would absolutely paint every scene of this book. (at Spokane, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqjGNb2FZ05/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=quedphc71d2e

Another Happy Birthday to my Marines, and a heartfelt thank you to all veterans today. (at Spokane, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqFt1bNl0Q_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=fonzn228ei1j

Artemis, working some final details before it’s full reveal. #theillustratedgoddess #goddess #illustration (at Spokane, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp3CJQbAz-M/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bikdif81cvt5