As most of you know, I am putting all my effort into new work and much of that is featured on my Patreon. When I am finished with (most) of what is on my plate for other publishers in March (ish) A DISTANT SOIL becomes my primary assignment again for the first time in 5 years. I cannot tell you how excited I am and grateful to my Patreon supporters for making this possible! I have a major announcement coming in about a week as well. This portrait of Seren was drawn as an incentive for a Patreon supporter.

Found quite a lot of A DISTANT SOIL drawings during my big studio cleanup in April, like this pretty sketch of Jessica. I have a new computer set up: my old system was so old I could no longer access this website. While I continue to do most of my blogging at my Patreon, and new pages of A DISTANT SOIL are going up there before anywhere else, I’ll be adding art here periodically. Thanks for stopping by.

Aeren’s portrait in a jewel encrusted frame next to a bowl of glowing crystals, and some fresh picked lily of the valley! It’s not just a pretty picture, I’m testing this post to make sure the updates on the site are working. My graphics computer, which needs an older OS to operate my stuff, cannot upgrade to the newer browsers, and the old browsers do not support this website. What a bother. The computer I am working on now is on its last legs, so it is time to buy a new one. Oy. I have a PATREON page and will be selling some art over the next couple of…

Private commission for a Patreon supporter. Patreon supporters at top levels get one character portrait per year. I am also posting pages of A DISTANT SOIL at the Patreon as they are completed. Of course, Bast has dark skin but I do not apply tone sheets to commissions.

This colored pencil portrait of Aeren dates from 2001. I think the features are a bit off, but hey, that pic is totes hair band. I haven’t been updating here very much as I am putting most of my effort into the Patreon site and trying to catch up on work. I got the flu in January, and that cost me a lot more time than I thought it would. I’m happy to report I continue to do much better after getting my new treatment for Hashimoto’s Disease, but it’s a roller coaster and not a mountain with a peak. A major issue for me is sugar intolerance, so limiting…

This was a pinup done for the new graphic novel editions. If you’re trying to read the whole series here, I’ve got about 400 pages up, then I found out the site could not handle anything at high res. While I’ve reloaded many of the pages, if you get to a page that freezes, please contact me. I don’t know when I’ll get around to loading the entire series, but I appreciate your stopping in to have a look at this big chunk. Loading pages is time consuming, and I’m trying to concentrate on moving forward for now. I haven’t been updating here much. I’m putting most of my time…

This year’s Christmas card for my Patreon supporters. Digital. Working very hard through the holiday, have so many projects and good prospects I can’t rest a minute. OK, I overslept last night, but that doesn’t count. For the first time in years, I have been asymptomatic for about 30 days. I have high hopes for next year. I have so much work, so much good news I don’t want to blow anything. I am pushing forward and very determined. I hope you have a wonderful holiday season full of good things! My Patreon is HERE.