Artist's Statment
I work in mixed media, in a variety of styles, including realism, abstract expresionism, and surrealism. In traditional media, I prefer acrylics, colored pencil, and graphite. I work in digital photography and photo-manipulation. I also do digital artwork. My design work includes book covers, bookmarks, posters, web banners, and character cards for D&D games. I do mandala style photo collages which are for sale as prints, pillows, or clothing at RedBubble. Current available series are "Skeleton Dance" and "Saladarama". Other products (plates, coasters, cutting boards) are available at Zazzle.
I offer custom portraits as D&D characters or zombie transitions.
Info about my writing is at BetsyARiley.com. My blog is at BRWS.com/wordpress.
Recent additions to my portfolio include costuming elements and sculpture, using natural or recycled materials. These non-traditional materials include cardboard, dried flowers/leaves, plastic bottles, styrofoam, etc. More details on my OOAK (one of a kind) crafts are at BetsyBlueDragon.com
Gallery
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2D works
Traditional Media
I have uploaded more samples of my work in traditional media.
Celie, the Cliff Witch
Pencil on paper |
Bunny, the right rabbit
Colored pencil |
Rock House by Moonlight
Acrylic on canvas |
Yellow Mood
Acrylic with poem
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Digital Paintings and Sketches
My digital work spans B&W line art, grayscale, cartoon, and realism. See
more examples.
Bear with BlueJay feather
digital painting |
Rabbit
digital painting |
Covered wagon
digital painting |
Deserem, Dwarf
digital painting |
Photography and Photo-manipulation
My digital photography ranges from basic snapshots to photomanipulation.
See more examples.
Sedona 7 Pools
digital photo, prints available |
Leafy Puddle
enhanced |
Lady Mary
Paint on photo |
Hiding elephant
enhanced |
Dead Pool
enhanced |
Bean-Carrot Star
digital collage mandala |
Cervical Snowflake
digital collage mandala |
Bean-Carrot Star peach
digital collage mandala on pillow |
Book Cover Design
In association with Blue Dragon Press I design book covers and related materials such as bookmarks, posters, and banners.
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One of a Kind (OOAK) 3D works
More samples of my 3D craft work may be seen on BetsyBlueDragon.com and on Pinterest. Since these are OOAK, contact the artist if you are interested in buying or commissioning a piece.
Natural Materials
Materials include pine cones, daylily stems, dried flowers/leaves, pine needles, sea shells, etc.
Recycled Plastics
Materials include PET soda bottles, styrofoam egg cartons, floral wire. These flowers may be assembled into fairy crowns or configured as hair ornaments or pins.
Upcycled Clothing
Materials include neckties, pantyhose, ribbons, etc. I specialize in creation of Kentucky Derby style fascinators and cosplay crowns.
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