Glitterfish

Welcome the newest fish in the Cloud sea! ;)

My original inspiration for painting Fishukus was the popular children's book The Rainbow Fish.  My latest creation has definitely captured the essence of it more than any other so far.  Her face, as well as some of her scales, have been painted with either glitter or shimmer paint.  This creates a rather epic effect when you're strumming in the sun.  It will be available on my Etsy store soon!

The Jellulele... almost done!

Don't worry, he doesn't sting! But he loves to watch you play!

Rainbow Fish

This was actually the idea I've had in my head from the beginning and I finally made it a reality.  And what made this fish particularly unique is that it's mixed media: acrylic paint, pastels and marker.  This will definitely not be the last of this style!

Here he is...

My Octolele!  

After I took this picture I realized that he had only 7 tentacles, so I added one more.  I couldn't have him swimming around with a missing tentacle!  ;)

In an octopus's garden...

in my studio. ;)

A work in progress, but I'm branching out with my sea creatures.  This is a bare bones first coat, but I'm excited to see how this lil' guy transforms. I'm also extending the size of my canvas to the sides of uke.  My ultimate goal is to paint the entire body someday.  But you have to start somewhere, right? =)

This guy's angry...

I had a request to paint a fish that was a little more in touch with his tough side.  You know, a little grittier, maybe for the hardcore ukulele player.  But beware!  This guy bites.

Still not quite sure what I'm going to do around the sound hole.  I'm considering doing a dark blue wash and then add some bright scales.  Either way, this guy can't look too sparkly... remember, he's supposed to be a rough 'n tough Trigger fish.  Takin' names and bitin' fingers.

My school of fish...

I took a few pictures of my projects thus far.  Most of them have yet to be restrung, but I'm impatient and couldn't wait to do a mini-shoot with my fish.  

Right now, I'm studying up on how to do a 'pro setup' on each uke before it's sold.  It pays off to show each one a litte TLC before sending it off to a happy, new home.