Feral Eyes

Nature of The Beast

2011-09-18T15:54:00.000-07:00

"Vortumna" gouache, ink, colored pencil on paper, 11 x 14 inches For "Nature of the Beast" Group Show @ FLATCOLOR GallerySeattle, WA October 6th 5-9PMhttp://flatcolor.com Featuring: Joshua PetkerDeth P. SunJustin LovatoStacey RozichParskidSohaila AdelaMorgaine Fayeand more....

Slipping...

2011-07-31T12:38:00.000-07:00

It seems time has been slipping away from me, no posts in 3 months is just inexcusable. I have been busy though, some of my thesis work was featured on the Juxtapoz site this month, see it here. In other news, I am working on pieces for another solo at Lyrik in a few months.This is one of two wolves that will be included. (Edit: I will no longer be showing at Lyrik, however I will be

quick update

2011-04-23T01:44:00.000-07:00

Divers 22 x 30 " colored pencil and gouache Poor neglected blog, how I miss you.This piece won first place at PNCA's Illustration juried show. Next week I have my thesis defense.Wish me luck!More updates in 2 weeks when I'm finished with school.<3

Snakes

2011-02-17T10:17:00.000-08:00

Hello again.Thesis is really kicking my ass these days.Also, my little dog Wolfgang was hit by a car last Monday.Thankfully he's okay and recuperating, but I consequently fell way behind in my work.Sigh... It's been stressful for me lately, to say the least. 15"x24" watercolor, gouache, colored pencil on paper I submitted this sad little fella to Illustration Friday I made him a little while

Thesis Peices

2011-02-10T13:37:00.000-08:00

Here are two new paintings I am finishing up.They are both 24" x 36" which is larger than I typically work. I will be making a series in this size to accompany the main pieces for my thesis. Untitled #1- colored pencil, watercolor, and gouache Untitled #2- colored pencil, watercolor, and gouache Stay tuned! <3

Tumblemia

2011-02-03T12:40:00.000-08:00

Hello again.Sorry I have been away so long.I am beginning my final semester at PNCA and will begin to document my thesis project here. For my Advanced Illustration Studio course, I will be creating a series of theme-based blog posts.I'll be making drawings and paintings inspired by photographs that I tumble on my blog here and posting them on this blog bi-weekly. My tumblr has been a constant

PRINTS!

2010-12-03T14:56:00.000-08:00

I have made a bunch of prints just in time for the holidays! They are 8x10 inch, archival digital prints on MOAB entrada paper and areaffordably priced and available through my etsy store. Images available are: Crabbyface Featherface Bumbleface White Witch and a 4 color Mummy screen print I'm also taking small comissions right now. For a limited time, you can commission an 8 x 10

The Body Speaks

2010-11-23T10:52:00.000-08:00

Here is a little update of work I have been making.I have been unbelievably busy trying to get my thesis proposal presentation together and staying on top of school work.These drawings are inspired by photos from my tumblr. " Swimmer" 2.5 x 4" pencil on tracing paper "Swimmer"15 x 22" colored pencil, ink, gouache on somerset watercolor and drawing film "Despair"3 x 5"pencil on tracing

Justice//Progress

2010-10-28T00:16:00.000-07:00

Here's a detail of my progress on Lady Justice18" X 24 "Colored pencil and acrylic on panel. I've got a ways to go, and less that 48 hours to get there.Back to painting.Goodnight.xo

Portland Tarot Show

2010-10-24T23:28:00.000-07:00

//Justice\\ I'm getting ready for the Portland Tarot Show, and I'm behind in my work (as usual)because I decided to scrap my original idea and start over about two days ago. Sometimes you find that what you are trying to do just isn't working. I realized that I was trying to save somethingthat was never going to look the way I wanted. So this is what I have instead. I feel better about her

Tit-Bits

2010-10-11T11:02:00.000-07:00

I'm working on my physical portfolio book and mood boards for my thesis project. Things are going well... I think. "Earnest" "K. O. P."

As I promised...

2010-10-07T23:47:00.000-07:00

Here are some shots of my pieces for MONSTERBATION.There were so many people who showed up it was hard to move around!Thank you to everyone who made it out. "Consummat Fear" Detail "I Put a Spell on You" Detail ...and a shot for scale Thanks for Looking! XO

MONSTERBATION is here

2010-10-03T11:48:00.000-07:00

Monsterbation is a group show of monstrously erotic proportions!It is opening Thursday October 7th, at 6pm at the Pony Club gallery,following with a closing party on Halloween Sunday October 31st 6-10pm with a costume contest awarded with prizes I took time all the way up to the deadline to tweak my peicesand as a result, I did not get photos of the completed paintings. I will have those here

It's almost here....

2010-09-23T14:00:00.000-07:00

are you ready? stay tuned

Rabbit Guts

2010-09-12T00:29:00.000-07:00

I made some prints!!! This is a woodcut I made for my relief printing class. It is a lovely, decorative, splayed rabbit in four editions. I enjoy the process of hand printing very much and I intend to explore where this medium can take me. Here is the set up on the floor of my tiny room,I had to create a mask for the background so I wouldn't ink up my nice clean paper. I used to make blocks

MONSTERBATION TEASER

2010-09-11T13:11:00.000-07:00

I told you about my show coming up in October @ the Ponyclub.Sex, Death, Monsters and Halloween.These are my muses right now. Here are some teaser images from my pieces. I'm still a little nervous to display them. But I also think they may be the coolest things I've made in a while. Can't wait to post full pics.Stay tuned! Thanks for looking.

do yourself a favor

2010-09-11T02:32:00.001-07:00

http://cultcult.tumblr.com/archive enjoy.<3

For class, and for you....

2010-09-07T05:17:00.001-07:00

A Response: When people ask me what I do, I never know how to respond. I make things. Mostly pictures. I use to call them paintings, and then someone told me they weren’t. Now I make illustrations, but I don’t really see the difference. I guess illustrators make pictures for other people, and painters make pictures for themselves. But I have only ever made pictures that make me happy. I don’t

Too much fun.....

2010-09-05T17:15:00.000-07:00

Hello, again. I've been really busy. In fact, I should be doing homework right now. But I just couldn't resist sharing some photos from the last few days/hours: The handsome and talented Jay Lee let me give them some ink, even let me free-hand it. That is some serious trust.Thanks Rena for taking pictures! School has started, but summer isn't over yet! I squeezed in one more slumber party

Busy learning, Be back soon!

2010-09-02T10:31:00.000-07:00

I'm back in school, it's thesis year and have some really exciting news. But you will have to wait. In the mean time, look at some pretty pictures. http://cultcult.tumblr.com/archive http://www.flickr.com/photos/bearcrystals/favorites/

mis últimos momentos del verano

2010-08-23T03:05:00.000-07:00

Finally, after two years of living in the lovely Northwest, I have made it to the Oregon Coast. My friend Jay and I took the three hour drive from Portland to Cannon Beach to enjoy a day in the sun. And what a day it was.... Haystack Rock The set-up: My only regret was forgetting my sketchbook. There were some really great sea-creature carcasses I would have liked to draw. Here's a video of

I feel better

2010-08-17T16:04:00.000-07:00

Hello, Hi. I thought I would pull out a little update before I get really busy with school. I have had a huge burst in inspiration, and the result has been many drawings and studies that will soon be paintings. I must get busy to maximize the last of my summer free-time. And what a summer it has been...... My yesterday was spent on the lovely Sandy River, with some of my favorite people. It

But seriously now....

2010-08-02T21:44:00.000-07:00

I have finally started a new painting after what feels like a very long time. An important show of mine was canceled which means I need to work that much harder to pull something else together. I'm still hopeful though. I have moved in to a new house and have pulled much inspiration from the new space. My dog has a yard, and have a place to garden! Here is Wolfgang in the flower bed

Grapefruit #2

2010-08-01T14:18:00.000-07:00

Tatooed Fruit!

2010-07-28T22:40:00.000-07:00

So, I've been doing some stick and poke tattoos on some friends and loved ones recently, and then I was gifted not one, but TWO tattoo machines and all the necessary supplies! I am such a lucky girl. I tested out my new equipment on this brave grapefruit. More inked edibles to come!

Sun!

2010-06-23T17:07:00.000-07:00

Tiger attempt #1 Up here in the Northwest, summer has finally started to show her shining face. In other good news, I received a couple copies of the Love Dimension's new 7 inch in the mail.Super design Kudos to Jason Correia, I love the torn b+w page. The center of the record is a metallic silver + black. I hope to get more album art projects going in the future. Music really is my favorite

update

2010-06-16T01:58:00.000-07:00

"La Luna" Finally completed. I made this child mummy birthday card a while ago for my friend, the lovely and talented Jay Lee. I have also been doing some stick and poke tattoos. My friend Emma wanted a gryphon dewclaw, so I bestowed upon her this lethal talon. My girl Ezstar wanted the spliff-finity because she is always smokin that ganja and also some crow medicine for good measure.

La Luna

2010-05-28T12:59:00.000-07:00

At the moment I am working on some larger paintings that are very much inspired by tarot imagery. This drawing is inspired by the 18th card of the Major Arcana, The Moon. The Moon reflects uncertainty and fluctuation. In readings, this card often stands for fears and anxieties - the ones that come in the darkest part of the night. It encourages us to listen to our intuition and pay attention to

Ahhh....

2010-05-22T12:25:00.000-07:00

It sure feels nice to be out of school for the summer. Anyone hiring?

2010-05-20T19:44:00.000-07:00

Fred Hampton

2010-05-13T11:55:00.000-07:00

I painted a portrait of the late Fred Hampton, a civil rights activist and Chairman for the Black Panther Party. Fred Hampton was just 21 years old when he was murdered in his sleep by the Chicago Police in 1969.A fascinating, charismatic figure, I can hardly believe his young age. I think Fred's story is interesting and very poignant today as thePortland Police Bureau comes under intense

Promotional Fliers

2010-05-12T21:11:00.001-07:00

Here are the finished promo-fliers I was working on. They are inspired mostly by tarot imagery, and I was careful to keep a simple design since I have a tendency to go overboard and make things too decorative. I like all the images except the skeleton key, something about it just doesn't work for me: the color or the shape. I dunno. Now all I have to do is print and mail!Cheers!

New Sketches

2010-05-06T12:45:00.000-07:00

After a long sketchbook hiatus, I have finally picked up my moleskine and made some recent sketches.I was inspired by James Jean's recent sketches drawn with ball-point pen. Here are James Jean's INCREDIBLE drawings. He is just unbelievable. Thanks for looking!

Shiny Newness

2010-05-05T15:56:00.000-07:00

Here are two self-promotional fliers I am making . There will be four total, and they are all inspired by tarot imagery.These are only the images, the fliers will have text and borders. These next three I made a while back, and They are inspired by the poetry of Pablo Neruda. Materials used: pencil, India ink, watercolor, gouache, colored pencil "No Te Amo" "You'll Keep Quiet and I Will Go"

Finished Comic Pages

2010-04-22T16:13:00.000-07:00

Here is my finished 2 page comic based off of some lyrics by my friend, the lovely and talented Ms. Aimee Amparo.Click once for full size, once again to zoom.Enjoy!

Comix!

2010-04-13T11:05:00.000-07:00

I've never done this before....

Super Addicting Drawing Site

2010-04-09T16:32:00.000-07:00

(click-click)http://mrdoob.com/projects/harmony/ +photoshop

I think I have a serious addiction...

2010-03-30T13:56:00.000-07:00

...to collecting inspiration photos. I've got 2,239 pictures in my graveyard. Consequently, I have started a Tumblr for these images, so I can have them all in one place online. Feel free to flip through and see if any of these strange visions inspire you as well. http://cultcult.tumblr.com/ Thanks for looking!

Spring Break

2010-03-22T21:13:00.000-07:00

yessssssss

Poems and Practical Magic

2010-03-08T09:48:00.000-08:00

The above images are some ideas I have for an Illustrated poetry project. I'm working out colors and shapes right now, niether of these pieces really coincide to a poem. Below is a flyer for an upcoming show of some very lovely and talented artists.

2010-03-03T19:07:00.001-08:00

Beast Feast I made this zine for class, It's a visual feast of beasts, animals and other magical beings. It is best enjoyed at full screen. Thanks for looking! ps This blog is one years old! Whoo!

business cards

2010-02-18T15:25:00.001-08:00

Magazine Love

2010-02-15T14:49:00.000-08:00

Some of my work is in this months Carpaccio Magazine.

junkies are complete!

2010-02-12T12:28:00.000-08:00

Anyone want prints?

Schoolness

2010-02-05T15:42:00.000-08:00

click to view larger These are quick figure studies from my digital painting class.I am still getting used to the Wacom tablet, but I'm feeling more comfortable. I guess the only thing I wish I could change about the tablet is the surface, it's too smooth! My stylus slips and slides everywhere, loosening up my lines. This ended up a little more "Lisa Frank" flavored than I intended. Ah well...

Bumbleface and Pinhead

2010-02-04T12:24:00.000-08:00

Here is the continuation of my Junkface series, with two more still to come.I'll be making prints out of the best pair of these weirdos,so feel free to let me know which ones you would like to see printed.JUNK Here are some imaginary shoes I made with these junkies to get an idea of some different applications for them. I might have to actually have these shoes made. Thanks for looking!

Pics from my show!

2010-02-02T11:11:00.001-08:00

Here: http://www.lyrikpdx.blogspot.com/

Junk Faces

2010-01-25T16:36:00.001-08:00

hello hello.Another semester begins and I am not sure if I am totally ready. This time around I am taking 18 credits (!!) and I am not at all sure how I will pull it off. I made these guys (or gals rather) during the first week of school and I am completely smitten with them, I want to make about five more. I am going to try to find a way to make a school project out of them because I think they

At it again.....

2009-12-22T18:55:00.000-08:00

Hey all!Come see me and my latest works showing at LYRIK Cafe on SE 39th between Hawthorne and Lincoln.This place is awesome, they show tons of kick-ass local artists and have a unique menu of drinks and treats, not to mention their frequent activity nights. Check out their blog for info on all the adventures they have over there. "Inner Demons" opening reception saturday night the 16th of

Nuevas Cosas

2009-12-22T13:17:00.001-08:00

...cue drumroll....Here are the completed versions of my final projects for school!"The First Time"Below is my favorite image that came out of this series."Reality Check""My Scattered Thoughts""Anchored""The Last Time""Ian Curtis/Disorder""Noah Lennox/I'm Not""Thom Yorke/Motion Picture Soundtrack"And here a couple pages from my sketchbook. I'm still playing around with watercolor.Also, as you can

DONA - My work is showing in Spain!

2009-12-14T09:17:00.000-08:00

Woot!(there's my work, far right)I was asked to be a part of the DONA Showcase at the gallery Espai Chromatic in Tarragona, Spain.This is the first time I have ever shown my work internationally, so naturally I am very excited!The name of the show is DONA, the Catalan word for woman, with the female form being the central theme of the show.Here's a link to the Espai Chromatic blog:http://

Finals Finals Finals!!!

2009-12-08T15:51:00.001-08:00

"Reality Check" Here are the most recent pieces I have been working on. These are for my Illustration Studio class where the assignment was to tell a life story. The top piece describes my childhood/adolescence, the one below is my life now, and the next is how I perceive my future will be. "My Scattered Thoughts""Anchored"There will be two more in this series, one depicting my earliest

2009-11-25T09:30:00.001-08:00

Update

2009-11-16T08:38:00.000-08:00

It has been far too long since I posted any new work. I thought I would go ahead and post up all the things I have been working on lately.First, some sketches from my new sketchbook, colored with watercolor.I have been spending extra time painting/drawing hands recently, and I enjoy how expressive they can be.The next few drawings are concept sketches for some album artwork I have been asked to

Inspiration Information

2009-10-17T10:42:00.000-07:00

pictures that inspire me: flickr favoritessounds that inspire me: last.fmother things that I think about a bunch:

Come To My Show!!!!!

2009-09-20T15:25:00.001-07:00

I am showing the evening of Friday, October 2nd@ MONOCHROME gallery on SE Woodward and 16th.There will be rad art, tasty snackage, and perhaps even a musical performance.I would be super stoked to see you there.For more info, email me @ bearcrystals@gmail.comCheers!

Sneak peeks and something fun...

2009-08-25T17:52:00.001-07:00

"Artemis"Mixed media on paper22 X 30"This is a work still in progress.I was hoping to complete it before school starts, however, considering that is only 48 hours away from now I just don't think that is going to happen.I AM excited for new classes, and the annual Time Based Arts Festival.I AM NOT excited about waking up early, late nights of homework, and generally feeling drained and stressed

Young Artists I'm Diggin on.

2009-08-24T20:23:00.000-07:00

Carly Elizabeth SchmittFumi "minimouse" NakamuraLauren "lala" AlbertStephanie BrownErin Rei

Magicians

2009-08-16T14:41:00.000-07:00

22 X 30"mixed media on paperHere is the second installment in the previously mentioned series of larger paintings I am working on. I can't say exactly what kind of magic trick is being performed here. To me it seems a little like a rabbit mass-suicide, or some sort of cult-ish seance.I still need to find a way to make that red hare stand out just a bit more, but I'm fairly satisfied with how it

With feet planted firmly in the stars

2009-08-14T15:03:00.000-07:00

22 X 30 "Mixed media on paperHere is the latest: number one in a series of four or possibly more. I can't seem to get away from this night-sky motif, so I think I'll just run with it and see where it takes me. Also, stars are just really fun to paint.I'm pretty satisfied with the finished piece, although there are areas where I think I went too wild with the colors.These days, my color palette

Fresh from my brain

2009-07-05T19:26:00.002-07:00

Self Portrait"fighting hares"in progress shotI've been working on a much larger scale lately, and am trying to stay looser and open to more abstraction. So far, I am liking my results.Photos of more work can be found on my flickr.Also, I am pleased to announce that I will be showing in October!More details coming soon.More new work:Cheers!

progress

2009-07-01T10:23:00.000-07:00

I put together some progress shots from my recent work into a little video. You can see how I build up colors and make stuff up as I go.Photos of these pieces are here.Also, I got some blog love a while back, but I just stumbled upon it today! I wish I would have known. Its always nice to find out others like your work. C'mon, don't be shy, say hi!

For the birds

2009-06-25T18:07:00.000-07:00

"housewarming""love nest"I visited my sister in Hood River recently. While I was there I took some pictures of some strange little bird houses I saw at this little roadside pie joint. I used them for these paintings.I love that this one looks like a mini time machine.One of the residents peeked out to scowl at me.So cute!Here are some more:...and my favorite:I also visited Lost Lake and took

$ticker$!

2009-06-03T21:26:00.000-07:00

I took a break from moving to make some stickers.I'm not sure what to do with them yet.

Happy Fun Mail Time!

2009-05-27T10:25:00.000-07:00

I just checked my mailboxand was delighted to receive alittle envelope from Brandi Milne!I love getting things in the mail that aren't bills!Here's what was inside:A card, a sticker, a tiny fortune, and a pair of hand-made playing cards.So cute!My favorite is Brandi's signature tweaked out bunny:Tasty!

New Sketchbook Pages!

2009-05-26T10:36:00.001-07:00

Uploaded for your perusing pleasure.I got a killer new watercolor sketchbook,some walnut ink and colored pencils andbrought it to my favorite pub.See what I kicked out here: My Sketchbook on Flickr

I will see you in the next life

2009-05-23T11:27:00.000-07:00

Woo Hoo!! I'm a weiner!!

2009-05-18T10:58:00.000-07:00

"Pair of Twos"One of my favorite illustrators, Brandi Milne,had a little art give-away on her blog and I won!It was totally unexpected and exciting.^ Thats me!Not sure when it will arrive in the mail but I'll post pics when it gets here!This art collecting thing is going easier than I thought it would...

And how empty you went through the world

2009-05-15T13:28:00.000-07:00

Trading Awesomeness

2009-05-13T16:57:00.000-07:00

"serpentine"^ I traded this piece with a school mate of mine, Dominic Devenuta who makes bitchin' art. Last month I inadvertently wandered into his first-Thursdayshow and fell in love with these two ladies here:I had to have them, so I was stoked when he said he was down to trade.I love their expressions and freckles and blemishes.The one below looks like she has a jelly fish stuck to her

come and get it

2009-05-06T10:00:00.000-07:00

"Dinner Bell"

Anticipation

2009-05-06T09:30:00.000-07:00

"foxgloves" With the end of my school year fast approaching,I am getting excited to finally have some free time to work on more personal projects. I have been working more and more with ink and gouache and I feel like I finally might be getting the hang of it. I enjoy being able to spank out something finished in a night, because it is sadly all the time I have to devote to my stuff

Procrastination...

2009-04-30T10:30:00.000-07:00

...is an art in itself.Here's what I've been doing instead of homework.5" X 7" oil on wood ovalsThere are four more, all in various states of incompletion. I'm not sure what I'll do with them when they are done...any ideas?

wasting time

2009-04-28T18:24:00.000-07:00

"good as new"Lastnight, in my dreams, I ran all of my errands.I felt pretty good about the whole thing until I woke up.It reminds me of a part from one of my favorite movies, Waking Life"It's bad enough that you sell your waking life for minimum wage, but now they get your dreams for free"But my favorite part is this guy:"On romantic evenings of self, I go salsa dancing with my confusion!"

Search and Destroy

2009-04-20T22:54:00.000-07:00

I entered this diptych in to the Illustration Juried Show at school, I hope I get in!+I'm newly single after a long four years which feelsawesome and daunting at the same time.What I am feeling can be summed up nicely by this:“Don’t you know what that is? It’s spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you’ve got it, you want – oh, you don’t quite know what it is you DO want, but it

Falcon's Curse

2009-04-17T20:06:00.000-07:00

Counting Hands Ancient Egyptian soldiers were often rewarded based on how many lives they took in a battle. To prove their valor, warriors would present the severed hand (or penis) of foes they had defeated. Piles of hands were counted and recorded by scribes and reported to the Pharoah. On another note, a few days ago I changed my major from painting to illustration and learned

a general unsureness

2009-04-15T15:47:00.000-07:00

I made this a while ago, it's 8x10" ink and gouache on paper.I think I want to do some larger stuff more like this,with a focus on limited color palette and varied mark making.I wish had more ink colors, I'm just so damn poor these days.Time to sell some work!

Over Growth

2009-04-12T17:17:00.000-07:00

Spring has finally sprung in Portland! It is so nice to finally see the sun, blossoming trees and shiny happy people all about. In passing, strangers are even beginning to smile back! All I want to do is go outside and soak up the rays with the birds and squirrels, it's just a shame my school routine is so hectic. I am stuck inside painting nonstop and looking for a new place to call home.

Back in the Day

2009-04-06T11:30:00.000-07:00

"Native Nouveau 1 & 2" I did these at the end of last summer. I just found them and it made me realize how much my art has changed since then. Sometimes I get the feeling, like when going through old sketchbooks, that I somehow used to be a better artist in the past: a better drawer, had better ideas, was more inspired, etc. But it can't be true can it? I produce more now than ever, and I

ABOUT

2009-02-22T17:45:00.000-08:00

Morgaine Faye was born where the redwoods meet the sea in Santa Cruz, California. Influenced by the abundant natural beauty around her, she began making pictures as soon as she could hold a crayon. She enjoys making images about internal experiences with complicated and often contradictory emotions. She currently resides in SE Portland, Oregon with her dog Wolfgang. Morgaine is working on a BFA

CURRICULUM VITAE

2009-02-22T17:29:00.000-08:00