Latest Pieces of Commissioned Art

"Borrego Beasts", collection of Mary Watkins.

The second is colored pencil, collection of "anonymous".

More on the way!

Art Contest

Jody is entering his first official art contest! Do you have an opinion on which piece should he enter? Vote here!

Welcome to the "Art by Jody Swope" Blog!

Woman & Self-Portrait in background
Medium: Colored Pencil
Copyright, Jody Swope 2007

The first part of my vision is up and running, finally! I've always been into drawing and painting but circumstances changed two years ago and I dove into drawing and am now trying my hand at painting.
With this blog, I want to showcase my latest pieces.

In the past, I mainly drew with graphite pencil and pen. Two years ago, I started using colored pencil. My first set was a cheap box of Crayola colored pencils found in most children's possessions.

I am now learning to paint on canvas using acrylics and oils. I feel that it’s only the beginning of what I want to do.