The finished drawing of

Melissa Stener Spence 

I finally finished the drawing of Melissa.

A great task for me. I used my second drawing

to practice on and decide what details to add.

I used my normal method of doing eye detail

and that was important to her portrait. This is

actually the third drawing I did. Memory of

method isn't always there.

I hope everyone enjoys the drawing.

Melissa Stener Spence

This is a pen and ink of Melissa. She is the creator/cartoonist of Plink Comics at plinkcomics.com.
Her comic evolves around the madcap world that surrounds her no matter the status.

Melissa also draws the cartoon mini mystery murder novelettes titled "XO" from silbermedia.com. Her friend Brian writes the stories and she interprets his ideas into characters. They are small enough to fit into a wallet or purse. Be sure to order your copies. I'd ask her to autograph them for when fame and fortune comes Melissa'a way !

I'm not quite finished with the drawing. I will post the finished drawing soon.

The old Coca-Cola Sign

This was a demonstration piece I did for my students at the Elkhart Art League.
I have a friend who has the actual sign in his shop, it makes great reference for
art pieces, although, his is in much better condition. I like things that are rustic
in nature, kinda like the artist doing the art. So I aged the sign.

The piece is 15 3/4" x 11 1/2". It is a pen and ink with watercolor. The piece is
on 140 lb. D'Arches bright white hot press watercolor paper.

This piece is available for purchase. For inquiries email at: scottlhendrie@gmail.com.

The  Last Golden Delicious

We had two Dwarf Golden Delicious trees in our backyard. The squirrels
used to steal all the apples. So I took the very last branch off one of the
trees to eat. In the process, I decided do a piece of art of the apple.
That first piece hangs in a very good friend's kitchen. I repainted it because
I really like the feeling for the composition.

I wanted to foil the squirrels appetite. I did eat the apple and it was
delicious.

This piece will be available for purchase on Ebay. The piece is 11" x 17". 
The art is on 140 lb. D'Arches bright white hot press watercolor paper.
It is pen and ink with watercolor. Inquires to: scottlhendrie@gmail.com

A  Beautiful Scottish Lass

This wonderful Woman, Phyllis Allen never is still.

She is always moving just like the wind, adapting with the elements.

I was inspired, as many people and photos move us as Artists,

to do this quick  pen and ink of Phyllis.

Even though she is standing still, with the wind in her hair

and the sun light in her eyes,

she still seems to be moving.

My credit to whom ever took the photo,

without which I would not have had the inspiration

to draw, thank you.

Aye, a beautiful Lass !

   Special Christmas Present

This is a special gift for a young boy that loves John Deere Tractors. It is a pen and ink with watercolor. I discovered through his Mom that he is just completely facinated with John Deere Tractors. I still need to date the tractor for her son, he'll want the details.  It is a John Deere Model B. It will be matted, framed and ready for Christmas.

The farm in the background is an historic farm to Elkhart County, named "The Centennial Farm".

The art is 13 1/8" x 11 1/8" and is on 140 lb
D'Arches bright white hot press watercolor paper

Christmas Art

Christmas backdrop for Downtown South Bend, Inc.

I finished this art for the backdrop to go behind Santa Claus when he comes to visit Downtown South Bend. The Art will be repainted to 8 foot by 15 feet 4 inches by Michaela Duffy. Michaela
is noted for her theatrical backdrops and staging.

11.16.09