And another work in progress

Lyndsey has a big, white, empty space on her apartment wall, so I'm painting something for her to hang on it!

It's BIG and bright and a departure from my normal style, and I'm really having fun with it. But unfortunately I can't post any pictures of the entire thing for you yet, because then it wouldn't be a surprise for Lyndsey's 25th birthday! So here are some close-up teasers.

Acrylic on canvas

Work in progress

For Michele -- a portrait of Venice (which is taking me FOREVER). I'm thinking of naming this drawing "Never Let Perfect Get in the Way of Good," because my perfectionism is why it's taking so long.

Fortunately, it's almost done now (much further along than in these pictures, complete with polka dots and gondolas), which means Michele might get it a year after I promised it to her. Hey, I've been busy! :)

Charcoal on vellum