SurrealRubyArt

I’m more and more pleased with my color choices now that it’s getting more saturated! Worked on the face and achieving some more texture on the body in this layer. Still feeling out what colors to use for the “leaves” and how to blend the lightest areas a bit more smoothly, but just gonna take a deep breath at that point! 😅 * * * #chuggingalong #wip #watercolor #seadragon #dragonball #personalproject #arewethereyet #winginit https://www.instagram.com/p/BwyBnC2llGa/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=esdwtcfbhahs

SWIPE ➡️ to see where I’ve left off!! Soooo many more layers to go cause of this paper buckling so soooon!! Lmao, why’d I choose this paper, fml! 😂 * * * #arewethereyet #watercolor #watercolorpainting #wip #personalproject #seadragon #dragonball #mashup #fanart #doingthingsthehardway https://www.instagram.com/p/BwuqV5sF_2P/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12o4a0b6hr1iv

First(ish) layer isn’t always the sexiest but...lol! Swipe to see where I left off! I HAD to do this on mixed media paper...What’s life without a challenge amirite?! 😅 Anyhoo, GOT viewing party time!! * * * #WIP #watercolorpainting #seadragon #grumbacher #seadragonballz #dointhisinamovingcarnowimcarsickhopeyoureallhappyblegh https://www.instagram.com/p/BwiURN_loc8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1hnwfby068riv

Pencil portrait practice while I wait for kickboxing class to start!! Gonna paint this girlie AFTER my sea-dragon!!🤞😭 * * * #pencilsketch #portraitpractice #practicemakesperfect #facesarefascinating (at ILoveKickboxing - Jenkintown, PA) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwDacg5lTyH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=y46r63pt7s5a

A little bit more developed, but I really gotta hustle and finish this pencil sketch already so I can get to the painting!! 😅 I was thinking about making the “Dragon bubbles” blue and the sea-dragon green and orange...🤔 Idk! Might need to do some thumbnails, any color ideas, guys?? * * * #smdh #lazyartist #wellnotsomuchlazyastired #tiredartist #wip #pencilsketch #leafyseadragon #dragonball #dragonballz #dragonballzfans #whatcolor #helpme https://www.instagram.com/p/BtewqAKF3Ni/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=vi0yqbmck3pz

What am I up to...?🤔 I’m so excited to see this done! Why?! Well, this is a mash-up of sorts. I have many interests, including animals and anime!! Hint hint...I repeat: What am I up to...? 🤔 * * * #guess #seadragon #leafyseadragon #animalart #animeart #pencilsketch #wip #workinprogress #whatamiupto https://www.instagram.com/p/BtAIHcuFDAt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ffotjo4abebo

Tried something new! As a CLASSIC overthinker, I Find myself stuck in my own head, getting in my own way! 🤔 As luck would have it, I came across a concept called Automatic Drawing Technique, which apparently meditative for artists and I was like, “Hey!! I LIKE meditation!!” So I gave it a shot! Lemme tell you...it’s hard to give up control, but it feels soooo good when you do!! 😊🍵 * * * #automaticdrawing #dididoitright #whatisthis #pencilsketch https://www.instagram.com/p/BsYmpa-F-8h/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8jgfiyyhccs2

One of my kickboxing instructors asked me to do a portrait of his baby girl who turned 1 today!! This is that lil cutie. 🥰 It’s my first ever commissioned portrait for a child, guys! Can’t say I wasn’t a bit intimidated at first, I mean...the dad’s a professional boxer 😅🥊 * * * #watercolorportrait #coloredpencil #childportraits #happybirthdaybabygirl #whatacutie #bestbirthdaywishes #bestwishes #portraitcommission https://www.instagram.com/p/BqLxD_ClYv3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=pmuatceknzaf

Keeping it ridiculously simple for #inktober #inktober2018 #day1 this year. Messing with a brush pen and going with the them of...drumroll please...31 DAYS OF GOOD VIBES!! 😃 This section of the month I am focusing on courage quotes and doodling basic animals to go with those quotes! Now...how mighty is the little mouse?! How brave he must be to leave his home to find food, knowing the cat may be right around the corner. And how #courageous are we to put ourselves out there and bare our souls? #foodforthought #goodvibes #courage #couragequotes #pentelpocketbrush https://www.instagram.com/p/BoapXo8h-xs/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=e7etq5v315uv

Bit of a throwback for Fight Club! This was from the “Acid Baby” prompt a while ago, I’m surprised I never shared it with you guys, it was one of my faves! Those bubbles...took...ages!! 😅 How is it? Too dark? Who wants to see more of this kind of work from me? * * * #acid #fetal #pencilsketch #tattoofightclub #howdidido #darkart #morbid #morbidart https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnz4YxahXVh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1sufbjoldmhzo

Is that a nice background or are my leggings strangely on theme? 🤔 For Fight Club at the shop y’all! The prompt this time was “Mermaid Grave”, so out came my “Immortal Prisoner”. How’d I do?? * * * #mermaid #pencildrawing #mermaidillustration #grave #exhibit #immortalprisoner #handsarehard https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnw9m8ChxUI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=uixxxkhjriwd

Ahh nothing like a dry spell to really make you question yourself, amirite?! 😅 But seriously guys, this happens to everyone at some point. No worries, man! We’re only human, y’know? So I’m keeping it simple for a little bit with some pencil sketches! (Couldn’t resist adding a little burst of color to this snail, though! 😁) I’ll eventually get back into my painting. I have not forgotten the potential series I wanted to start last month! It WILL happen!! 💪🤨 * * * #pencilsketch #bluepencil #snail #snails #animalsketch #prettyshells #dryspell #ithappens #ithappenstothebestofus #nojudgies

I wish I’d drawn this larger, but hey! Since this is basically a concept for a series I’ll start next month, for now I’m just hoping you see what I did here. Threw in a but of red CP to make the distinction between #spiderchrysanthemum petals and the #snakeribs I put in there! This flower is one of my favorites, by the way. 😊 I had to go out of the human species to find something I could incorporate into the petals, so after a bit of research I went with the snake ribs, only the head and tubercle that normally attaches to the vertebrae is what’s sticking out...🤔 I figure it would look different enough in shape as opposed to the other end. What do you think, did I nail this...? * * * #lookingforfeedback #pencilsketch #flowersandbones #conceptart #toosmall #betterwhenfinished #argh #helpme😅

I LOST MY SKETCHBOOK!! 😱 And I was ready to catch up last night, too! 😢 Argh...where did I leave it?...🤔 Anyhoo, some bleeding hearts hanging off a rib bone, y’all! 😃 I really REALLY can’t wait to paint this, I already know how I’ll improve on this one, so stay tuned!!🤟 Gotta get to Day 7 today...🤔 * * * #pencilsketch #flowersandbones #bleedinghearts #ribs #ribcage #ribbones #day6 #dailyart #dailyartchallenge #wheretf #whereismysketchbook

Is this one flipping you off??🤨 Heh heh...maybe...😏 So actually I didn’t have time to do more than a sketch this time. I’ve also been seriously thinking of turning this into a legit series of more finished work, so I figured I’ll do pencil for the rest of the month and share my concept for later pieces! Hope you guys don’t mind! If so...well the flower’s got my response. 😜 Jk, love y’all!! ❤️ * * * #pencilsketch #day5 #hibiscus #phalanges #metacarpalfingerbones #flowersandbones #artconcept #seriesconcept #changeofpace

TECHNICALLY I did this yesterday, but I just fell asleep before posting, sooo... 😅 Yeah sticking with that story! * * * #dayfour #dailyart #dailyartchallenge #flowersandbones #gouache #arteza #peony #pinkflower #mandible #paintingpractice

How about a rose for a kneecap, eh? Doesn’t seem secure for a reason...🤔...or comfortable, what with the thorns. These entries for this challenge are on 3.5x5 in (8.9x12.7 cm) sketchbook paper, by the way! I found that with daily challenges, I can manage a smaller size. That way I’m not just doing a sketch, but can also paint it and finish it. Speaking of paint! I used the #arteza gouache this time!! I think I’m still using a bit too much water to work with this on dry media sketchbook paper, but aside from that I think this will work given the time limit! 😃 I could have changed paper, but...eh well. 🤷🏽‍♀️ * * * #gouache #gouachepainting #flowersandbones #dailyartchallenge #rose #patella #legbones #femur #tibia #fibula #goodpractice #smallpainting #minipainting #whysosmall #wrongpaperdontcare