Complete Work

Mushroom Dragon by Wolf Nymph

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 02:13:12 -0000

Completed illustration for my digital illustration class! This piece serves a dual purpose, as part of an upcoming dragon themed card deck project, which I'm lucky to be a part of. I struggled with this piece at first, given the constraints of the assignment. But I found a way to save the composition, and get exactly what I wanted. So I'm pretty happy with this. =) Copyright to Katie Hofgard

Medium: photoshop
Tags: dragon mushroom green magical

Blu by Wolf Nymph

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 02:19:47 -0000

9" X 12" Marker and colored pencil commission for Keyox! I don't have this color blue in a straight marker form, so I had to layer up ultramarine, true blue and lilac over and over to get the color I wanted. Blu here is a beautiful little midget wolf, only 2 feet tall! Can you say CUTE! ^__^ Blue is copyright to Keyox Image copyright to Katie Hofgard

Medium: markers and colored pencil
Tags: wolf running blue

Dark Io by Wolf Nymph

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 01:02:35 -0000

Finished Part 2 commission for Psychopomp16 (on DA) of her character Io. The wings are all black, but I tried to get that transparent membrane look a little. Did this one on 9" X 12" bristol with prismacolor markers and a tad of colored pencil. Character copyright to Psychopomp16 Image copyright to Katie Hofgard

Medium: markers and colored pencil
Tags: canine bat demon winged

The Last Donut by Wolf Nymph

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:14:08 -0000

I see you're eating the last donut.... *ZZZZAAAP* Second assignment for my digital illustration class. Meet Hugo, Kinsey's best friend and the engineer of the PAC implants. He's a bit of a mad scientist, young but brilliant, and totally distracted unless the project he's working on is something really special. I suppose that's why they become friends in the first place. Kinsey is practically a living science project for Hugo, who is constantly coming up with ways to use her powers, and ways to better her PAC spinal implants. And in turn, Hugo's tolerant and outgoing personality disarm's Kinsey's temper and lets her open up a little.

Medium: photoshop
Tags: lightening spark donut Zap electrify

Bright Io by Wolf Nymph

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 03:38:51 -0000

Finished commission for Psychopomp16 (on DA) of her character Io. Did this one on 9" X 12" bristol with prismacolor markers and a tad of colored pencil. I think my favorite part of this is the wings, since I used nambroths wing tutorial to get the feather layering as correct as I could. I'm sure I didn't get everything correct, but I think her tutorial made a big difference for me. Check it out here ( http://nambroth.deviantart.com/art/Realistic-Bird-Wings-96309379 ) Character copyright to Psychopomp16 Image copyright to Katie Hofgard

Medium: markers and colored pencil
Tags: wolf canine Flying dog Raven wings flight

The Purest Soul by Wolf Nymph

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:18:49 -0000

Happy 17th birthday to my pup Wolfy, who passed away nearly one year ago at the age of 16. Instead of remember his death and have a somber day, I tried to remember his life, what he did for me as my best friend growing up. So happy 17th birthday little brother. You are missed and celebrated.... approximately three hours of work Copyright to Katie Hofgard

Medium: Acrylic on 9" X 6" illustration board, approximately three hours of work
Tags: american angel smile eskimo eskie wolfy

Dangerous Spark by Wolf Nymph

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 06:45:22 -0000

First piece of the new semester! This one is for my digital illustration class, in which I decided to focus on the non-fan version of Spark. Her back story is fleshed out quite well now, thanks to a manic all-nighter last week, drinking too much white tea. (can you ever have too much?) Anyway! This was the first assignment for said class, which is due tomorrow morning. I'm REALLY not a digital artist, so I surprised myself with this one. Small things to fix, don't care though. This is just the first foray into digital painting this semester, other pieces await my attention. Anyone curious about Spark's backstory (the one not based out of the Marvel universe), I'm considering making a comic. It would be a pretty huge project for me, so it won't happen any time soon. But I'm so in love with this character that I would like to do it someday on my own time. Character and image copyright to Katie Hofgard

Medium: photoshop
Tags: lightning electric hero spark

Darkwings by Wolf Nymph

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:14:57 -0000

He's a little less cheery than his brother, but just as floofy! Sorry if you're getting sick of seeing canines with feathers or wings, maybe I should branch out and draw some felines with feathers or wings. XD When I'm back in school, I won't have a chance to indulge this favorite drawing subject of mine, so I guess I'm getting it all out while I can. Marker colors: Black, 50% cool grey, 30% cool grey, blondewood and eggshell. Colored pencil colors: sand, white and black And some graphite in there to refine texture/accentuate shadows etc... Copyright to Katie Hofgard

Medium: markers and colored pencil, and graphite
Tags: black husky winged

Lightwings by Wolf Nymph

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:51:09 -0000

Dear Furry Community.... I herd u leik huskiez. =D Besides American Eskimos, I don't think I've ever drawn a specific breed of dog. So I tried my hand at a light colored husky, and gave him some cute little wings to add to his cuddle-ability. I wish he were real, I need a happy doggy hug to banish art block! ;__; Anyway, did this with prismacolor markers and graphite on 6" X 8" bristol. The colors I used were black, 30% cool grey, 20% cool grey, blondewood, sand, eggshell (for his fur) clay rose, salmon pink (for mouth and ears) and some true blue for his eyes.

Medium: markers and graphite
Tags: dog anthro husky winged

Flamecrest Sentry by Wolf Nymph

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:19:03 -0000

I was going to save this one for the Further Confusion art show in January, but I couldn't resist putting it up now. Another of my feathered canines, but with a background this time! This 5" X 7" painting was my attempt at making my art cheaper for your guys, by making it in a smaller, yet still enjoyable size. Once I had it sketched though, I got carried away and painted a background in acrylics. I'm going to be double matting this piece in red and black soon too, I'll post photos so you guys can see! So, he's for sale! Please send me an email at (wolfnymph AT gmail DOT com) if you are interested. Done with markers, acrylics and colored pencil on 5" X 7" bristol. Copyright to Katie Hofgard

Medium: markers, acrylics and colored pencil
Tags: wolf canine warrior spear feathered sentry

Eye of Spring by Wolf Nymph

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:29:56 -0000

"The Eye of Spring chooses it's Keeper, channeling their life force into the turning of seasons. They are blinded, for only the Eye may see what is to come. At the end of the Keeper's life, the Eye chooses another being through which to channel the coming of spring." I christined my new sketchbook with this drawing, and ended up going pretty far with it. Done with the whole shebang of mediums! 90% Prismacolor marker, 10% graphite, colored pencil and acrylic. Original is for sale, please email me at wolfnymph at gmail dot com! Copyright to Katie Hofgard

Medium: everything on bristol
Tags: fox life magic spring blind eye Plants

Living Abundantly - Logo by Wolf Nymph

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:13:31 -0000

This is what has been occupying my time for several weeks! This is a logo for a woman I met while visiting my dad in Arizona. She was very sweet, and we ended up talking for a long time about animals and pets, and the impact they have on our lives as human beings. She hired me to do this logo for her business, incorperating a cornucopia (symbolizing abundance) and a bluebird of happiness (symbolizing freedom and happiness). I tried a new technique with this one. I started off with a monochrome prismacolor marker drawing using eggshell, blondewood, putty and 50% cool grey. After scanning, I set the entire thing to multiply in photoshop, and painted in photoshop underneath the marker drawing. I've done this with graphite before, but the markers works much better and is much quicker. Copyright to Katie Hofgard

Medium: markers and photoshop
Tags: logo of happiness cornucopia blebird

Meditation by Wolf Nymph

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 08:57:57 -0000

Another random thing I had laying around, thought I'd finally upload. Again, no real meaning, no one's character, just made it to look neat. =3 This piece as well as the last one I uploaded are for sale! Send me a note if you're interested. http://wolfnymph.artspots.com/image/20542/threads-of-the-heart Copyright to Katie Hofgard

Medium: markers and colored pencil
Tags: canine red black winged penive

Threads of the Heart by Wolf Nymph

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 11:04:08 -0000

Uploading some art I finished a while ago while I work on commissions. Completed a couple of weeks ago, doodle that went overboard. =3 No real explaination here, just thought it would look neat! Copyright to Katie Hofgard

Medium: Marker/graphite on bristol board
Tags: canine white girl floating

Smile by Wolf Nymph

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:47:04 -0000

Small 30 minute watercolor portrait of Wolfy, because wherever he is I don't want him to think I have forgotten him. Did this after waking up from a nightmare. I hate nightmares, grrr.... Copyright to Katie Hofgard

Medium: watercolor
Tags: wolf dog american eskimo eskie

Spark Armor by Wolf Nymph

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:45:56 -0000

This is the Spark Armor, a Starktech suit designed for my character Kinsey - http://wolfnymph.artspots.com/image/20010/spark---character-sheet The suit is powered by the excess energy her body produces and stores in her spinal implants, Power Absorption Cells (PACs). Her hand and chest weapons are highly concentrated bursts of said energy. I wanted the armor to look only a little bit femanine in comparison to the Iron Man armor. Didn't want to have fembot syndrome with big metal boobs! Plus Kinsey isn't exactly very femanine outside the armor. ><; Image and character copyright to Katie Hofgard Iron Man/Tony Stark copyright to Marvel

Medium: photoshop
Tags: armor mutant marvel fan-character ironman

Griffon - Avian Companion by Wolf Nymph

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:36:01 -0000

Commission for *botchiball! I actually finished this one a week or so ago while I was in Arizona visiting my dad, but I didn't have a scanner there, and when I got back to Colorado I forgot all about it! ><; Bad me. *slaps wrist* This Griffon is a companion to a race called Avians. It is very intelligent and built a lot like a large heavy dog. Thi version of a Griffon cannot achieve true flight, but use their smaller wings and fan tail to glide. They have extra talons on each wing to help with climbing and manipulating objects when not in flight. Had a ton of fun with the colour scheme of this one. Half dog half hawk colouring! Done with Markers, pencil (as in graphite) and a tad of acrylic paint. Copyright to Katie Hofgard

Medium: markers, graphite and acrylic
Tags: gryphon griffin Griffon

Tiny Wolf Nymph by Wolf Nymph

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:34:21 -0000

A little marker doodle of Nymph all tiny like, sort of in the style of my rainbow puppy stickers. Arf! Copyright to Katie Hofgard

Medium: markers
Tags: wolf puppy nymph doggy

Jonny Appleseed Helps the Wolf by Wolf Nymph

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:32:55 -0000

I haven't uploaded anything for a month, so I thought I'd finally post this children's book illustration I did for class last semester. This is Jonny Appleseed helping bandage the wolf's leg after finding him in a hunter's trap. The wolf then becomes his traveling companion! I painted this entire thing in gesso and payne's gray acrylic before glazing color (also in acrylic) over it. It was my first time trying the technique. I think it was successful in creating ground and environment textures, but I'm not pleased with the way the wolf looks. I like Jonny's face though, I should paint more humans. Sorry for my absense! I'm in a bit of an art lull, but I wanted to share some stuff that's been sitting around with you anyway. Copyright to Katie Hofgard

Medium: Acrylics
Tags:

Earth Bender Dog Girl by Wolf Nymph

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 07:40:47 -0000

FINALLY I finished this! This drawing has been sitting in my sketchbook since the beginning of spring semester, just waiting to be inked and colored. I think this is a testament to my practice with markers, because this is 90% prismacolor marker, with some acrylic and mechanical pencil touchups. Anyway, as you can see I'm a fan of Avatar. Although I think I'm very close to being a water bender, I just had to go with Earth bending for Wolf Nymph. If she could, she'd do both, but I think that's against the rules of the Avatar universe. But, so is an earth bending anthro dog girl, so I'm breaking the rules no matter what! She's the less femanine, more sturdy and warrior-like version of Nymph. Stubborn and fierce, hehe. I hope I got that across without making her look TOO manly, but she does look pretty beefy here. I suppose she has many sides to her! ^^ Copyright to Katie Hofgard

Medium: markers
Tags: wolf dog Earth girl nymph avatar bender