Busy...busy!

This year I feel my artwork is starting to get recognized...I only wish I had practiced as hard on my artwork in my younger years as I do now. I'd usually stick to drawing in my school art classes and private classes. I wouldn't really practice at home on my own. Now I practice at least 3 times a week, either working on artwork for my private collection, working on commissions, or working on show pieces.

Going back to show pieces...I've received numerous recognition in online juried shows. From "Peaceful Slumber" winning Best in Show at Little Strokes Gallery and being accepted in to the Twelfth Annual Gaelen Juried Art Show and Sale. I have received Special Recognition in the Light Space and Time online juried Animal show. And one of the best is having my wildlife artwork for sale at the Federation for Conservation Online Store. All of this has been a strong "pat on the back". I must be doing something right!

I'm excited for the next few months, which, will involve...submitting for more online juried shows, participating in three animal adoption events with a vendor booth, maybe trying out for the Society of Animal Artists again...that's a big "if" as I only have a few new pieces of work I would consider and the due date is the end of April. I may wait for the September submission.

I'm sure I'm forgetting things but I will keep my blog updated for those that read it ;) If you have read my rambles this far you can be rewarded with a new WIP for the Serval Twins.

Exciting News

I am very excited to announce that I have officially partnered up with the Feline Federation Conservation! My domestic and wildcat artwork and prints will now be for sale through the FCF store where they will receive 20% of the proceeds! The work the FCF does is amazing and I am so happy to help their cause. 


In my on going effort to help wildcat awareness and conservation I am working on more wildcat artwork. I have started a scratchboard of two Serval Cubs. Beautiful wildcats that I didn't know much about until I saw the FCF website.

Two Finished Cats

I have spent many hours on Thursday and today finishing these two pieces. I'm pleased with the results.
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"Cat Gaze"
Medium: Scratchboard with a watercolor wash
Size: 5x7

"Tiger Cub"
Medium: Pastel Pencils & NuPastels
Size: 12x18

News & WIP: Cat

I'm excited to announce that two of my scratchboards ["Peaceful Slumber" & "Morning Light"] have been accepted into the The Twelfth Annual Gaelen Juried Art Show and Sale in Whippany, NJ! I will add further news when the show starts [May 22nd].


Meanwhile, I started a new wip. I really want to work on my scratchboard techniques so I started a scratchboard of a cat. I even ordered a new fiber glass brush that is super small for close details and love it! It's great when it comes to adding a soft, wispy fur texture.
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Special Recognition in Animal Art Exhibit

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery is pleased to announce that Jessica Kale won Special Recognition for her piece “Peaceful Slumber” in our Animal Art Exhibition. There were more than 419 entries that were considered and judged for this international competition. Jessica’s entry is now posted and online on our website. http://www.lightspacetime.com/animals-exhibition-march-2011/

Pick Me!

I have named this piece "Pick Me" due to the eager face on this adorable puppy.
Medium: Charcoal & Pastel on sanded pastel paper
Size: 9x12
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Free Shipping on "Peaceful Slumber"

In honor of my piece "Peaceful Slumber" winning Best in Show at Little Stroke's Art Galleries: Animal Drawing Exhibition...I am offering my 8x10 prints of "Peaceful Slumber" with FREE SHIPPING! On checkout add the coupon "free shipping". Limited time offer!