Inktober 2018

Posted on October 6, 2018 Posted in art gallery, Drawings, environmental art, illustration, WildlifeTagged Drawing, environmental, illustration, inkdrawing, inking, Inktober, inktober20182 Comments

Hi Friends!

Its that time of year again! During the month of October, illustrators from all over will be participating in something known as Inktober. What is Inktober? It is an illustration initiative started by Jake Parker in 2009. This is a great way to improve upon your technique or try out new pens and brushes. Drawing every day also helps you to develop good drawing habits. https://www.mrjakeparker.com/inktober-1/ Parker says that “Anyone can do Inktober, just pick up a pen and start drawing.” You do not have to be an illustrator and you do not have to post on social media. Do it for yourself! However, if you do post on social media make sure to use the hashtag inktober or inktober2018. You just might get a feature!

If you would like to see my daily sketches, please follow my Instagram account @lisajohnstonhancock, Twitter @LisaJHancockArt or facebook art page pagehttps://www.facebook.com/lisajohnstonhancockart/

Happy inking!

Marsh Rabbit

Posted on September 30, 2018 Posted in art gallery, Drawings, environmental art, illustration, Paintings, watercolor, WildlifeTagged animals, artwalk, artwork, endangered, environmental, gouache, illustration, marshrabbit, Paintings, threatenedanimals, watercolor, watercolorpaintingLeave a comment

My newest work “Marsh Rabbit” will be a part of the Watercolor & Graphic Arts Society (of Mobile) Fall Show at the Mobile Arts Council in Mobile, AL. The opening reception will be during the Art Walk on October 12 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. It will be available for purchase with 20% of the sale going to help support the Mobile Arts Council’s mission. Hope to see you there!

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Blue Birds and Maple

Posted on September 1, 2018September 1, 2018 Posted in Drawings, environmental art, illustration, PaintingsTagged bluebirds, gouache, illustration, illustrationart, Painting, watercolor, watercolorpainting, wildbirds2 Comments

Watercolor Techniques

Posted on August 25, 2018October 4, 2018 Posted in art classes, art gallery, Drawings, environmental art, illustration, Paintings, watercolor, WildlifeTagged animals in watercolor, birdsinwatercolor, environmental art, experimentation, mixed media, watercolor, watercolor class, watercolor is fun2 Comments

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Hi Friends!

This Fall & Winter, I will be teaching a 4 week session of Watercolor Techniques (beginning & intermediate) at Marnee’s Studio in Mobile, AL. Enjoy a morning of fun while learning the fundamentals of watercolor in a relaxing environment. We will cover the basic techniques including wet into wet, wet on dry, dry brush, masking, using mixed materials such as sea salt, paper towels and more. Consider taking if you are local and have ever considered experimenting with this medium. This class is also for those who have taken watercolor or would like to improve upon their skill level. We also have a drop in rate if you are interested in coming for 1 class.

The class will run on Wednesdays, October 17, 24, 31 & November 7.

For more information visit: https://marneestudio.com/collections/classes/products/adult-ages-14-watercolor-classes

Custom Work

Posted on June 18, 2018 Posted in Amazing Artists, Drawings, illustration, Paintings, watercolorTagged artist, artwork, customwork, florals, hummingbird, illustration, ink, mixedmedia, rubythroatedhummingbird, watercolor2 Comments

I am offering a summer special! Any 5″ x 7″ custom watercolor or pen and ink for $75 (unframed). Framing can be purchased for an additional fee. The balance must be paid by August 31 to secure your price. No additional fee for shipping in the U.S.

Here is a recent 5″ x 7″ custom work (just finished last night 😉 Thank you for your patronage!

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Watercolor Workshop

Posted on May 14, 2018May 14, 2018 Posted in art classes, Drawings, illustration, Paintings, Speed Painting, watercolorTagged art classes, floral painting, pretty flowers, quickpainting, speed painting, timelapse, watercolor, watercolordemo, working artistLeave a comment

Hello everyone! I am teaching a watercolor workshop this weekend at Marnee’s Studio located in midtown Mobile, Alabama. This is a sample of what we will be exploring in the class. Visit www.marneestudio.com for more information. Thanks for watching!

Two Cardinals

Posted on April 16, 2018 Posted in Drawings, illustration, Paintings, watercolor, WildlifeTagged artwork, commissionedart, customwork, illustration, prettybirds, redcardinal, watercolor4 Comments

I recently finished this very special custom work. Did you know that some people believe that a red cardinal is a representation of a loved one who has passed? When you see one it means that the loved one is visiting you and they usually show up when you most need them, to let you know that they will always be with you.

“Find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest.” – Dalai Lama

Two Cardinals

Sketching

Posted on April 1, 2018 Posted in character sketches, Drawings, illustration, PaintingsTagged character sketches, illustration, kidlitart, pen&ink, sketch&washLeave a comment

Here is the full video of me playing around with my Sketch & Wash pencil, watercolor brush and waterproof ink pen. I’m working on some new characters and trying to figure out how I want to portray these pesky sea gulls.

Squirreled Away

Posted on March 19, 2018 Posted in collage, DrawingsTagged colored pencil, cut paper, illustraion, picture books, storytelling, watercolorLeave a comment

Spread 12 from “Squirreled Away” a story written by Zoe Tucker.

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Amur Leopard

Posted on March 14, 2018 Posted in DrawingsTagged bigcats, blackandwhite, criticallyendangered, drawingmedia, Drawings, endangered, mixed mediaLeave a comment

I have a new mini drawing for sale in my shop, along with some new giclee prints!

“The Amur leopard is important ecologically, economically and culturally. Conservation of its habitat benefits other species, including Amur tigers and prey species like deer. With the right conservation efforts, we can bring them back and ensure long-term conservation of the region.” world wildlife.org

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