I made a pandemic purchase: a 13” Wacom Cintiq pen display. It’s used, I couldn’t afford it new. I mostly still use my iPad to make drawings, but I did use a tablet whenever I worked on my desktop. In the history of tablets I’ve owned, they have been mostly basic. The one above was... Continue Reading →
The Ghost Story – abstract designs on Society6
Around a year ago, I made a second Society6 store as a lark. I sort of forgot about it after I uploaded the designs. I accidentally logged into a few weeks ago and realized that I made a sale (ha)! You’ll notice that these designs are a far cry from my usual illustrations. These were... Continue Reading →
The Grievers Art and Digital Paint explorations
Oh snap! I guess I had this post in my drafts for over a few months and never got around to publishing. Created in Adobe Sketch, then finished in Adobe Fresco using some of the oil painting live brushes. I had a lot of issues with it initially in Sketch. Luckily the new tools available... Continue Reading →
New Art: Adobe Sketch and Draw
I've been mostly working with digital these days. I've always dabble in digital painting, even as a young high schooler (so, so many years ago). Now that I've invested in a tablet that can work with the Apple Pencil and use the art programs, it's been a fun return to focus mainly on digital drawing... Continue Reading →
Venus Art Show part 1
I seem to do this thing where I let an upcoming art exhibition I've been invited to sneak up on me and then I have to hustle in order to get things done. Luckily I got my iPad recently and needed another opportunity to learn Clip Studio Paint. CSP is available as the full version... Continue Reading →
Learning Water Soluble Oil Paints
I taught a painting class this semester and one of the materials that were used was water soluble oil paints. Having never used the paints before, I was a little intimidated by the possible learning curve. I actually bought a set for myself and because of this intimidation factor, I never touched the paints for... Continue Reading →
New Art: Skull #11 (Crystals)
See the process for my latest skull artwork!
“Dreams of Spring” tiny gouache painting process
At the beginning of the year, I had my heart set on starting a daily small painting project. I felt that if I could produce quick paintings I would level up immensely and become a speedy, efficient painter able to whip out art projects left and right. If time managment could be personified into a... Continue Reading →
Finish What You Started Part 3
"Miasma" paint progress You'll remember this painting hinted in my previous posts. This mini painting was an acryla gouache practice piece that got a little to dragged out and complicated. BUT! I am glad I still pursued it, because I ended up with some resolutions that I wasn't planning on and loved it. This was... Continue Reading →
Megan Frau Store Launch!
Annnnnnnddddd I'm back! I didn't mean for there to be a hiatus, but summer has a way of siphoning my time. I'm making up for this by posting weekly for the next few weeks in order to catch up! In the meantime, I have finally launched my store! You can purchase older orginal paintings and... Continue Reading →