Spyu2 art

12/31/2025

Out and about yesterday by the Meramec. This felt a little Edgar Allen Poe -ish, even though this is a puffed up northern mockingbird not a raven.

12/18/2025

11/26/2025

Gouache painting from an old photo. Remake of the one I did a few years back.

11/19/2025

The crossroads legend, Robert Johnson (possibly misattributed, as some argue it was Tommy Johnson), sparked the music I love!

10/30/2025

For quite some time, I have wanted to paint an owl. Unfortunately, I had not yet found the right reference. This image was taken from a short video on X. Regrettably, I am unable to give credit to the creator. Mommy owl fiercely looking out for her baby!
For Mary Margaret Shipley Moellering 🧡

10/10/2025

Latest painting. Might not be done yet. I keep going back seeing ways to improve.

10/07/2025

My whittled broken heart. I've discovered whittling to be a highly effective stress reliever. I'm not yet proficient. I'll continue to improve. This is a broken heart magnet painted with alcohol ink.

09/30/2025

The last day of September has arrived. The photograph is my own, paired with a sweet poem that notes the change of season.

09/23/2025

At my favorite river spot, I photographed this handsome bird. His chirps guide me to find him. Then he graciously poses for me!

09/16/2025

This weeks distraction from the world news!

09/04/2025

September - a bittersweet month as another year draws to a close. The photograph is my own, captured in St Charles Co. The poem is courtesy of Cian McCarthy's X post.