The bunny who decided my feet needed playing with every time I sat to paint. #bunnytax

The rest of them are line work. I think the details on this one came out well.

Painting done and the piece is pressing before I scan it.

Sundiata Keita came out a little more cuddly than I expected.

I have paint now that exactly matches the interior smelt colors.

Took me years. One of these days I'll do some big burning scene with them.

I like to think so 🙂 luckily I ended up with a teaching skeleton after a friend retired from teaching bioanthro so I can keep my hand in for drawing in person. It's a bit harder for me with certain types of artifacts.

Sometimes it’s back to basics with osteo material like this palmar right hand, sometimes a site. Mostly if I don’t have a commission on, or am figuring out angles for one still, I keep my hands ready with more or less daily exercise.

I substitute because I have bills and the kids are fun to hang out with. I can somewhat chase the love of research feeling as I work on the local coloring books.

When I can afford to because substitutes are not paid well, even in California. *This year is much less than it was last year.

And if you're wondering why I don't pick up a local museum job- I've tried. I have more qualifications than both of the museum directors in my area and have applied and interviewed w/ both over the years. Both ghost my emails and one also actively avoids me at public events.

Blanche and freeze? Then you have a bit more time.