Halloween

Vampire Owls wish you a Happy Halloween!!

Also, more owls- in a tree! These pieces were in the Halloween art show! The one below is done on a piece of wood and the wood is showing through in the trees.

Logo for the CAEA (California Art Teachers Association) sketchbook project for secondary school students. Will be on the front of all of the sketchbooks distributed state-wide. This copy isn't as bright as the original but here it is:

Max and The Wild Things

Max and The Wild Things, the new roarin' band that
will keep you screamin!
Thought of the idea last night,
sketched and painted in between work today. Maurice Sendak
is one of my biggest influences. I finished this for
the art show coming up this weekend. Enjoy!

Petting Dragon

Just a quick painting from a sketch, experimenting with mask medium. Still not exactly what I am going for, but good experiment.

dalai lama visit

I saw the Dalai Lama today, here is a collage sketch of the event.
He keeps things simple, and says "Enjoy life and help others". His laugh is infectious.

Playing with Media

I recently discovered these Derwent Inktense Ink Pencils much like watercolor pencils but more brilliant and bright! :




all artwork ©Heather Soodak 2009

This girl is done with soft pastels during a late night art party. Soft pastel drawings do not scan well.

vampire owls

© Heather Soodak

thinking of a piece for the halloween art show.. this is what i have so far.. (rough sketch idea)