52 in ’22
This year’s drawing challenge. Draw weekly in 2022.
U is for Unicorn
In many bestiary representations, a virgin is used to lure the unicorn. She heads to the forest until a unicorn sees her and jumps into her lap. Some representations of this moment involve the unicorn sucking on the virgin’s breast until it falls asleep. During its...
Siamese Cat
#33 of 52
T is for Turkey Vulture
Turkey Vultures are not in traditional bestiary lore, but they should be! #32 of 52
Recent Drawings
Siamese If You Please
Pencil on Paper
P is for Pard
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. A pard (Ancient Greek: πάρδος) is the Greek word for the leopard, which is listed in Medieval bestiaries and in Pliny the Elder's book Natural History. Over the years, there have been...
Kooky Koala
Pencil on paper
O is for Onocentaur
The onocentaur has the upper body of a man and the lower body of an onager (wild ass). The upper part is rational; the lower part is exceedingly wild. #27 of 52
Lying Down
Pencil on Paper
N is for Night Owl
Owls have a bad and racist reputation in bestiary lore, but I think they are lovely birds. #26 of 52
Self Portrait
Pencil on paper - crosshatch
Black & Beautiful
Pencil on paper
M is for Mermaid
The mermaid has the body of a woman from head to waist, and a fish below. Mermaids are vain, and like to admire their own image. There are also mermen who are even more vain. #25 of 52