The Escape Artist

The Escape Artist is a painting I did based on an original colored pencil drawing, Blending In, which was on display in 2026 at the WA State Fair in Puyallup WA.  I used the drawing as a study, and scaled up slightly to create this version in watercolor.

I wanted to keep the edges and details razor crisp against the white background which allowed me to bring some playful brush strokes into the tentacles and in the scaly skin.  The colors are jewel and vibrant, with cool pinks, purples, blues and viridian greens.  

After I finished this piece, I completed a more abstract work, Circles of Life, in the same color palette.

Original Artwork

Professional grade watercolor and archival ink on 14" x 10" Arches 300lb 100% cotton cold press paper. Signed by the artist.