Tom Hlas

Colored pencil drawing of curved lines and rectangular shapes.

Art doesn’t need to mean anything. Of course, it could represent something or have the ability to express some meaning. But sometimes, the act of creating and making is enough. (Colored pencil drawing in 12" x 9" sketchbook.)

05.02.2025 00:00 — 👍 8    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Drawing of colorful circles.

Circles are a primitive shape and have been a shape I've used in my art for years. Today's drawing was inspired by balloons, which are usually thought of for celebrations. Many of us are not in a celebratory mood. Maybe we have to remember the things we're grateful for and celebrate those.

03.02.2025 23:58 — 👍 7    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

United we stand: Canada, USA, Mexico

Enough said ...

02.02.2025 20:56 — 👍 6    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

A colored pencil drawing in my sketchbook of bowls and other vessels.

Vessels and bowls showing up again in my sketchbook. Inspired by my love of pottery and majolica.

01.02.2025 17:01 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

A two-page spread in my sketchbook of colorful, meandering lines.

Making art doesn't need to be challenging, sophisticated, or polished. Sometimes, a doodle is enough to relieve the day's stress and bring you satisfaction. So get out your crayons, colored pencils, markers, or whatever you have handy, and have fun. (Two pages in my sketchbook.)

31.01.2025 01:19 — 👍 8    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

A colored pencil drawing on paper of a bunch of brightly colorful bowls.

I have a bit of a passion for bowls. I don't know when or how that love started. But I just go with it. I drew this page in my sketchbook today while sitting in the park with my trusty colored pencils. #coloredpencildrawings #coloredpencilart #bowlart #connecticutartists

29.01.2025 20:52 — 👍 7    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Thanks. I just followed you. 🌹

28.01.2025 00:15 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

One of my abstract mixed media paintings on wood panel that resembles a starlit night.

Here's one of my recent mixed media paintings on wood panel.

27.01.2025 19:38 — 👍 17    🔁 0    💬 2    📌 0

I just made my first posting on BlueSky!

26.01.2025 16:21 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

A colored pencil drawing in my sketchbook of flower and plant-based designs.

Drawing in my sketchbook is quite different from my usual acrylic abstract paintings. It was fun to think of and draw shapes reminiscent of flowers and plant life. Plus, it's unusual for me to use a horizontal format. I'm more of a vertical kind of guy!

26.01.2025 16:18 — 👍 22    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I haven’t found many yet. I guess I’ll need to put out a request to Facebook friends.

26.01.2025 15:53 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Great to see you here. Don’t know many people who use BlueSky yet.

26.01.2025 06:18 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0