Intense Looking Baboon Face - Watercolor

Hi there,

I wanted to paint something different this time, something more loose, freestyle. I saw a portrait of a serious looking baboon with his bold face colors, and decided to paint it in (even more) dramatic style. I've used watercolors in several layers, and some pastels for the eyes, beard and fur. I was surprised with the reaction of the people who saw it. They were stunned and impressed, I guess that the whole piece looks intense and eye catching. The penetrating eyes and the bold vibrant colors make the trick.

Take a look

Bold and Intense Baboon Face - Contemporary Style by IBadishi_Digital_Art

If you like this piece, you can purchase a quality print on my online shop

Have a great day!

Woman Leaning on a Purple Wall - Watercolor

Hi there!

This time I want to share with you a watercolor painting that I've created recently. I really like this one, especially the lights and shadows on the wall and on the woman. The whole light and shadow game was stored in the back of my mind for a while. I think that some artwork of Edward Hopper influenced me, especially "Nighthawks" the use of light there is magnificent.

Check out my painting, tell me what you think!

You can purchase a high quality print of this piece on my online shop

Have a great day, see you next time! 

Bamboo Abstract - Photography

Hi there,

Last week I went to a photo shoot at a very beautiful place in our town. This place is a some kind of university, with a beautiful botanic garden and a rare rural feel, right in the center of the city. I was strolling there numerous times, and I took several photos during the years. This time I wanted to explore other charming spots that were hidden from the eye. I will post the selected photos after I'll select the best of them. Meanwhile, I am posting today a beautiful and artistic photo from this place. I call it "Bamboo Abstract". I love it! Check it out :

If you love it too, you can purchase a print of this piece in my Zazzle Shop.

Until next time, have a great weekend :)

Winter Thoughts - Line Art

Hi there,

Here is something I haven't done for a while - Line Art!

I just wanted to created something simple but lovely. I created big green eyes, and I thought that it could be a great addition to a face... So I decided to continue drawing the whole face, and than 2 pigtails, a hat etc.... It was practically created by itself :). It looked like a cold weather day, so I've added snow and mountains in the background and skis on the side. I think it's pretty cute :)

If you like the piece you can find it on shirts, posters, and cellular cases in my Redbubble Shop

Blue Parrot Sketch - "Polly"

Hi there,

Lately I decided to keep on practicing with new mediums and different kinds of portraits. Usually I paint dog portraits, and regular "human" ones :) I already sketched and painted, lizards, giraffes, flies and cats in the past month. The other day I wanted to sketch a parrot, just a quick little one. When I looked at the result I wanted to throw it away, it was just for practice. But I didn't. I decided to watercolor the sketch,  to give some life to the bird. I thought that the result was cute and funny, very lively if you will... I wanted that the viewer will feel happy and optimistic, while looking at it. What do you think, can you feel it?

If you like the painting, you can purchase a quality print of it - right here.

A Cat (Old Children Book Style)

Many years ago I got the classic Alice in Wonderland as a birthday gift. The book as you know is magnificent, but the illustrations are marvelous too, they immediately captured my eyes. In a matter of fact many illustrations of those old children books have a magical and mysterious feel.

Those images waited in the back of my mind for many years... Until now.

Two weeks ago I took some photos at the local dog shelter, one of the photos (of a cat) wasn't so good, but the composition and the shadows have triggered my imagination. Take a look at the picture:

I started to sketch using graphite, and those old children books images took over the paper. I really liked the final result: 

Retro Cat Portrait, Old Nostalgic Book Style Print

I definitely going to sketch some more images using this magical style.  

Gorgeous Retro Pattern in Blue Tones

Hi there,

I just finished to design a background for a client who ordered a custom pet portrait on DigitalDogPortraits.com, and  I just fell in love with it! It looks simple but it's quite sophisticated and has a certain calm feeling. I wanted to make a random pattern, I've painted squares without a certain order, and washed it with an urban filter. The result was too good, that it was a crime just to waste it on a single background. So I've created this cushion.

Colorful Squares in Blue Tones. Retro Urban Style by IBadishi_Digital_Art
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This cushion is a perfect match for a stylish and retro style Home Decor. Place it on your living room, in the guest room, or maybe even in your office. I have the feeling that everybody will fall in love with it, just like I did!