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  • Rings on a Star

    This was probably more work than it looks like. It started a s a png from InkScape and I transported the basic elements to GIMP@. The transparency turned out nicely though. This image is for sale on Shutterstock: Here.

  • Purple Robed Alien

    My wife got a new purple gown. I embellished the gown from the image in my mind. It turned out well but it needed a wearer. I said “Alien?” to Stephanie and she gave it the thumbs up. He’s a little fat and lopsided, but aren’t we all? The stock art is available here: Purple…

  • Skull with Diamond Eyes

    This one is supposed to be a little spooky and dark. The eyes started in 3D Paint because it’s the easiest way to make and transport regular shapes. The rest was done on GIMP2. It took a while to get the gradient between two purples the way I wanted the background to look. I made…

  • Upraised Hand June 20

    Today I decided to go with something a little simpler. I have a thing about hands and I think this one turned out decently. It’s a lot fatter than mine but I think that’s okay. It has been submitted to Shutterstock and I will update this page when and if it goes on sale.

  • Chalice July 14

    Today’s art is a relatively simple chalice. It took three canvases in GIMP2 and one in InkScape to create the effect I wanted. The elliptical and rectangular portions are possible with some work in the former, but the latter was needed to create precision gemstones. The purple backdrop is intended to highlight the gold and…