America Rises - 911 10 Year Anniversary

A tribute to the 911 tragedy that occurred 10 years ago and remembering those that lost their lives and those that gave all they had to save and serve others.

'America Rises'  11x14  Crayon & Ink Wash ©Maleko 2011

The design above represents the will and strength of this great country as we have risen from the ashes of that tragic day 10 years ago on wings of mercy and grace.  Revenge never brings redemption & bitterness only shackles the wings that carry our dreams of the future. ~M  "God Bless!"

Stars & Stripes - July 4, 2011

  God Bless America! Happy 4th of July!

 "Stars & Stripes"

©Maleko 2011

Ink Wash and Crayon Drawing   18"x24"   

Horse Prints Available from Original Art

The following images are originals using various media including watercolors (brush & pencils), ink washes, soft pastels, colored pencils, crayons and markers. View the blog price list page here - Price List or click the left page tab above.

Note - all rights are reserved and images are the exclusive copyright of MalekoArts © 2011

 

  

More designs are available or email me at malekoarts@aol.com if you are interested in commissioning a work.   To to download the current price list for prints and mats, click here Price List or visit the Price List Page on the blog.  All prints are reproduced on high quality paper and are ready and suitable for framing with matting available.  Shipping costs vary based on quantities and sizes order.   Thanks for looking!  Visit our on-line store at MalekoArts to view other works of art and merchandise that is available for purchase.  Thanks ~M

Seeing Shadows - A New Horse Series, Take 2

 Ink Wash Drawing on White Paper      10x 7 inches    ©Maleko 2011

These are the third and fourth designs in a new series I am working on called 'Seeing Shadows'.

At this point it is only horses but other ideas are swirling in my head and may yet come. 

 Ink Wash Drawing on White Paper      10x 7 inches     ©Maleko 2011

These two designs were done using an ink wash technique and crayons or pastels.

To view the first two designs in the series and read about the vision behind it click here - Seeing Shadows


Thanks for stopping by & looking! ~M

Lost in the Flow

"Lost in the Flow" (copyright Maleko 2010)

This design emphasizes the flow and swirl of events that are constantly going on around
us all the time that often impede our efforts.  However on occasion we get lost in the
'flow' and everything proceeds often effortlessly from there.  At these times the chaos,
the demands, the troubles of our lives and time have no relevance and stillness ensues.

This drawing was done using an ink wash and crayon technique and then using
Paint  Shop Pro the blue photo tint (circa 1885) and blue border were added.
The original as pictured below is approximately 11 x 14 inches.

The Twisted Path of Art

"The Process" - from idea, to drawing, to color, to completion!

To often we overlook the joy in the journey. This design started with the idea of doing a patriotic piece to represent America and the freedom we celebrate on July 4th of every year. Trying to capture a feeling of freedom, I chose an eagle to represent that freedom of flight, unbound by limitations.



Set against the American flag, this represents the freedom we enjoy. The drawing stage is often clumsy and ideas emerge on scraps of paper (see the taped together pieces).

The color came next to capture the essence. I chose to recreate the eagle and flag with a certain realism in regard to color choice, to portray a vivid brilliance to the colors to show power and force.


The beginning idea of of media is an ink wash technique where the original drawing is done using ink lines. The color is then added with either crayons, pastels or colored pencils, often a combination of them all.

The design is the sprayed with water using a spray bottle and I turn the paper letting the water and ink run in a certain direction to portray movement.

If all elements come together hopefully the finished product is comparable to the image
first conceived in my minds eye.

A glimpse into one of my processes it takes to create a piece of art. -Maleko

Shilo - The Dog that Literally Saved My Life

 A Tribute to an Old Friend

This is a 16x24 ink wash and crayon drawing 

of our old puppy Shilo.  She died in the spring 1997 a the old age of 14.  A collie / shepherd mix she was a treasure of a dog.

She was with Carri and I through our entire marriage and unfortunately was only around for two and one half short years after Charis was born so they barely got to know each other.

She was loving, loyal and a true companion and trusted friend.  She accompanied us on many trips all over the Northwest.  She loved the beach but was not to fond of the water. :)

We miss you Shilo!

Opposite is the photograph that was the inspiration for this drawing.  Her usual spot in the back of the pickup.

Opening Day and a Baseball Story ...

An ink wash drawing of a baseball player running down a shot to the warning track just in front of the wall.  

As opening day of the new baseball season is upon us hopes spring eternal.  Every player is great, every team a champion.  The field is green, the lines crisp and white, the sounds of the crowd and the smells in the air.  What happens inside the white lines is all that matters in this moment and the rest just fades away!

In this image I try to capture your attention 
and ask what happens next?  

Does he make the catch, whirl and throw to the cutoff man?

Does the ball just sail over his glove and bounce up against the wall?

Or something else entirely, you write the rest of the story...

The NCAA Final Four 2010

The dreams all start on a playground somewhere! 


Here's to keeping the dream alive!


Congratulations to the NCAA final four teams, players and coaches! 

This is an ink wash drawing of two basketball players battling on the playground.  Playing just for the love of the game, as you can see the ripped net hanging form the rim.

~Maleko 1998

Howling at.........?

What makes you howl?
What do you need to howl at?
What do you need to howl for?

A colored pencil, pastel and ink wash drawing of a howling wolf.

Does freedom have a price to you?

Which one do you like, vote here by leaving a comment!

Two new designs with July 4th only a week away soon to be on the website at http://www.cafepress.com/graceunveiled, on a variety of merchandise.

Both images were done in using an ink wash technique for the backgrounds and crayon, colored pencils and conte pastel pencils for the main images and flag. I wished to capture the emotion , patriotism and freedom that our flag and certain animals can evoke in our hearts and mind.