SJ Penner

A realism charcoal drawing of a dark bottle behind a trowel and pruning shears on a peice of fabric. A paper flower is growing out of the dirt on the trowel.

Futile Hobbies, 2024

Those scissors almost broke me. This was the project where I learned that doing odd objects forshortened without anything else to have stable horizontals off of is one heck of a time.

A charcoal still life drawing of a skull on a small table with a glass vial. Two books are beneath the table, and a horn holds two flowers in front of a scarf draped behind everything.

Alchemist, 2024

A fun still life project. I learned a lot on this one, and only wanted to burn it sometimes!

#stilllife #fineart #charcoal #myart #sjpportfolio

I will always accept centaurs on my feed. :)

Finally done! At some point I’ll figure out how to photograph it properly. #fineart #oilpaint #stilllife #grisaille #painting #drawing

A screenshot of a tumblr post reading: "Title: So you want to learn pixel art? Subtitle: Part 1 of ??? - The Basics! Hello, my name is Tofu and I'm a professional pixel artist. I have been supporting myself with freelance pixel art since 2020, when I was let go from my job during the pandemic." Two images comparing artistic improvement, the left is of a rudimentary tree, and the right is of a statue in a wall recess surrounded by plants and dappled light. "My progress, from 2017 to 2024. IMO the only thing that really matters is time and effort, not some kind of natural talent for art. This guide will not be comprehensive, as nobody should be expected to read allat. Instead I will lean heavily on my own experience, and share what worked for me, so take everything with a grain of salt. This is a guide, not a tutorial. Cheers!"

I never posted this here, but I made a pretty big write-up over on Tumblr for anyone interested in learning #pixelart!
It's a guide on software, fundamentals, jargon and resources.

Since links are legal on Bsky I can share it: www.tumblr.com/tofupixel/75...
#tutorial

Hope someone finds it useful!

Your compositions are always so strong :) 👍

This is so fun :) I love the movement.

Simply, 2025

Charcoal on paper, 13.5 x 9”

Big cheers for our newest model. He did an excellent job.

#fineart #charcoal #lifedrawing #modelsession #portraiture #atelier

Anyone else having a ‘scrape it off and try again’ day? #fineart #fail #drawingerrors #justkeepswimming

As with most art, ‘finished’ is just when you decide to stop :p

Still have a number of sessions to go on this one, but it’s definitely coming alone. #fineart #charcoal #portrait #lifedrawing #modelsession

"morning meditations III"
#oilpainting on canvas
10" x 20"

#art #arte #fortcollins #painting #landscapepainting

Framed

One day at a time. Just keep swimming…

So glad that my painting "After the Rain - Campo dei Fiori" has been selected for the 2025 Member's Exhibition of the Salmagundi Club 28 January -14 February 2025 in the Skylight Gallery : 47 Fifth Ave. New York, NY 10003 @bsky.art

It absolutely deserves the accolades. :)

A lot of the time the solution is simple but not easy. Folds are just gradients. If you get the gradient and edges right, it will look right - simple. There’s no real trick to doing it. But that doesn’t make it easy. I draw fabric all the time and I still have to fight to figure it out every time.

Oil painting of a crow with an abstract background

Corvus Brachyrhynchos, Oil on panel, 24”x24”

My first post on Bluesky and my favorite piece from 2024. I’ll try to keep up and add my work regularly here.

I hope you enjoy!

#oilpainting #art #artist #wildlifeart #animalart #birds #crows

I'm so happy to be going back to Riverside Art Workshops this year : 02-04 November 2025. Margy and Malcolm are the very best hosts possible, and the venue is inspiring and gorgeous.
www.riversideartworkshops.com
View of the Hudson
From the Meyerson's Home.
Watercolor - 14X16 inches

Recline, 2025

Charcoal on paper, 9 x 12

I was away for most of the sessions for this one, but for a quicker drawing, I’m happy with it. Lizzy Lambson is a lovely model and we hope to have her again.

#charcoal #fineart #model #lifedrawing #livemodel #portrait #portraiture #drawing

What a charming guy <3

Beautiful :) As a born and raised prairie girl I have a weakness for watching storms roll across the fields.

We have so many of these fellows hanging out in our area. They are charmingly chaotic.

I love the composition and color choices. So enchanting.

I love the composition and color choices. So enchanting.

Thanks! I’ve moved into the paint portion of my program and I’m definitely missing charcoal already :p

Distinct Features, 2024

Charcoal on paper, 6.5 x 7

#charcoal #fineart #model #lifedrawing #livemodel #portrait #portraiture #drawing

Unfortunately I’m not, but I appreciate the compliment.

Some little illustrations for my #pathfinder players. Shh don’t tell them. Ten years of a campaign and still going! #riseoftherunelords #illustration #wizard #oracle #artnouveau #drawing #inquisitor

I love your color choices. Welcome :)