Posts by Lena Shore
White Elephant
I got literal with my white elephant gift exchange this year. Polymer clay. 4.5″
Read MoreEarly Morning Walk
Today’s morning walk… The kadydid was probably 3″ long. Just sitting there posing — as was the lizard. No one likes daylight savings time.
Read MoreZoo Day
We went to the zoo this a.m. and spent a couple of hours. After I took the photo of the paper wasp I figured that was the best shot I’d get and I should just go home. It’s definitely my favorite.
Read MoreWalk on the Beach
This morning we decided to drive to the beach for breakfast and then take a walk on the beach. At breakfast, I discovered this spicy ketchup. Man, it would be so good with fries. I cannot be trusted with it. I will never ever buy this stuff. The beach weather was great and had to…
Read MoreWater Lily Necklace
Materials: Polymer clay Mica powders Glass beads Metal beads I’m somewhat disappointed in the finished piece. But, they say you aren’t growing unless you are uncomfortable, so I must have grown quite a bit. I have been learning from other artists and made this necklace inspired by Christie Friesen. Christi is many things I am…
Read MoreHappy Chibi Donut Friday!
A drawing suggestion from a friend. She wanted me to draw a donut. If you have any suggestions of something I can sketch, leave them in the comments!
Read MoreDaily Sketch – Llama
Llama’s don’t like me. If I get within spitting range, they spit on me. I think they are really cute but the feeling isn’t mutual. Maybe I’d have better luck with alpacas. Thanks @paul_wolff_art for the inspiration. What should I sketch tomorrow?
Read MoreGrasshopper
Owl Sketch
Eastern Lubber Grasshopper
Saw a bunch of these on our early morning walk. It’s an Eastern Lubber Grasshopper (pre-molt). After molting they look very different (often yellow). They are called “Lubbers” because they are kinda clumsy and can’t fly – good climbers though. They love citrus. They also hiss and spray a nasty smelling foamy substance when upset.…
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