More Pandas

Yep, more pandas. What's not to love about them?

I'm donated a few items to Pandas International's online auction. The proceeds will be helping the pandas at the Bifengxia Panda Center in Sichuan China.

"Tai Shan Greets Koi" a 5"x7" original watercolor in an 8"x10" black frame, protected with UV glass. Here is the link to the item in the auction. 



A hand painted tea set featuring pandas under cherry blossom trees. The teapot can hold 6 cups and is painted on both sides, the cups hold 12 oz. The set is functional, but I recommend hand washing after use. Here is the link to the set in the auction.

I will be featuring more painted tea sets and mugs later on. As always, if it has a panda on it, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Pandas International.

Red Poppy for Memorial Day

For all those currently serving, for those that have served, and for those waiting for someone to come home, thank you.

In Flanders Fields 
By: Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918) 

Canadian Army

In Flanders Fields the poppies blow

Between the crosses row on row,

That mark our place; and in the sky

The larks, still bravely singing, fly

Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago

We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,

Loved and were loved, and now we lie

In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:

To you from failing hands we throw

The torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow

In Flanders fields.

Sea Turtle Art

Yesterday was World Turtle Day! It's a day to celebrating these gorgeous species and to raise awareness on how to protect them from extinction.  I created some sea turtle art in my sketchbook in honor of the day.

Why is protecting the Marine Turtles so important? They are fundamentally important to marine ecosystems. They are the "sea garden keepers" and help maintain healthy life cycles for coral reefs and sea grass. The coral reefs and sea grass also help benefit the other valuable species such as shrimp, lobster, and tuna. 

I highly suggest taking the time to read the World Wildlife Federation information on how you can help the Sea Turtle and other marine life. They have been doing a tremendous job on addressing illegal trade of turtles, protecting their habitats, and working to minimize the climate changes. 

Panda Art

Some panda art has been floating around my sketchbook lately. Here's a peak:

Pen and Ink

Watercolor