Snow White's Poison Apple... A Dash of RED!

"Snow White's Warning"

Original Ink Drawing by Claire Nobles

©2012

Size: 5x7

Medium: Ink

For sale: $12.50 -Click here-

I'm so excited that Snow White is back in style! --"Once Upon a Time" is my new favorite tv series (watched a marathon of it today since I have a cold again). And there's two movies coming out and whatever you think about Kristen Stewart or Julia Roberts, I know the movies will be at least artistically pleasing to the eye!

In the spirit of the hype, I've come up with a Snow White Ink called "Snow White's Warning." Her bird friend is trying to get her attention about the poison apple she's about to eat... But Snow White doesn't speak Bird... So we all know what's gonna happen!

I added in some bright red ink for the first time!! I love the stark effect it gives. I have been wanting to experiment with minimal color for a while now.

In related news, my brush pen is on its last "legs." I have been using it A LOT-- but the pen is also not *quite* what I want in a pen... For one, it is not waterproof. In fact, if you purchased one of my ink drawings, for the love of all that is precious, do not even sneeze on it-- the drawing will die. The pen is of good quality for what I desired as far as line work went, but now the lines are getting skippy and dried out and taking more concentration and longer to turn out what I want. So I don't know if that's from excessive use, or if it the quality of the pen...

So I bought five new brush pens of various reputable brands to try out-- and all of them claim to be waterproof! If this is true, then I can actually turn some drawings into paintings if I so desire! 

So if you're enjoying my ink drawings, don't worry, they aren't going away any time soon!

And here's a few more from the most recent batch!

"Dancer"

Original Ink Drawing by Claire Nobles

©2012

Size: 4.5x7

Medium: Ink

For Sale: $10 -click here-

I have always been mesmerized by ballet dancers...  They inspire my fairies' fluidity and inner light.

"Flying Home"

Original Ink Drawing by Claire Nobles

©2012

Size: 4.5x7

Medium: Ink

For Sale: $11 -click here-

I don't know why, but I am so in love with this drawing... I named it "Flying Home" because I feel at peace when I gaze at it... This was actually a fun experiment with duck drawing and it turned out something really nice.

To see all the ink drawings available -click here!- Thanks guys and stay tuned!!

Ink Drawings and Tattoo Commission Requirements!

Hey guys, 


So much has happened since last I blogged. Mots of the ink drawings are sold and I had/still have 10 commissioned drawings to do! 


Here's a few of my new favorites from the batch:

Encounter - Sold

Medium: Ink 

Size: ~4x7 inches

©2012

Sea Dancers - Sold

Medium: Ink 

Size: ~5x7 inches

©2012

A Duckling Meets a Snail - Still available for sale at only $8 -here-

Medium: Ink 

Size: ~4x5 inches

©2012

You can now view all the rest of my drawings at my website -here- They aren't in any particular order yet unfortunately, nor do they have captions, etc. I might do something with that page at a later date, but am unsure of what exactly that may be at this point. I have had great success selling the drawings on Etsy, and no real requests to sell them on my website, so I may keep them over there....


Also, I am able to take commissions for inked drawings as my schedule allows. Lately I have been telling people "give me requests" and people have been more than helpful! However, I would like to state the difference between a suggestion/request and a commission.


Requests/suggestions will be drawn if I am interested in the subject and if I have time and/or can think of a good composition, etc. Then I will list that drawing for whatever price I determine, and whoever is online and buys it first, gets it. Again, I will only draw these if I have the time. This does not give the person who requested it the rights to own the drawing or any rights to the piece. But if the requester would like to possibly own the drawing they suggested, they can commission me.


If you commission me, I will draw a previously agreed upon subject for you after you pay for the drawing. The drawing will be anywhere from $20-$50 depending on the size and complexity of the piece. I will list it as a reserved listing for you, plus, I will most likely draw 1-3 drawings for you so you can take your pic of your favorite and have first pick of the alternates if you would like to buy them as well. Again, I shall retain all rights to the image created. I will scan the image, and retain full rights to use and/or reproduce the image as I see fit. Unauthorized reproduction of my drawing will violate copyright laws. Please keep this in mind when submitting your commission request.


I also ask that my artwork not be altered. This includes adding color, writing on, adding to, subtracting from, or altering in anyway. It violates copyright laws and my rights as an artist.I also do tattoo commissions!! I'm working on one right now! =)

If you would like to use my image for a tattoo then please do so! I find it a high compliment for someone to want my work on their body. I cannot provide the stencil to create them however. The tattoo artist will do that. You may tweak and customize the image as you (or the tattoo artist sees fit) ie: adding color, or even moving body parts so that the image works for you (Not on the original drawing, please). THIS IS THE ONLY EXCEPTION AND TIME WHICH YOU MAY ALTER MY ART. You will have the image on your body for life, so please feel free to work with the tattoo artist until it becomes something you are happy with.

Tattoo artists are not allowed to offer my images commercially, because again, this violates my rights as an artist. If you get one of my images tattooed on you, please remind the tattoo artist that the image is copyrighted and may not again be offered beyond your use (they aren't to retain the stencil they've created and offer it again)


If you do end up getting one of my images tattooed on you, PLEASE send me a picture!! I would be overjoyed to see it!

Message me if you are interested in any of the above!!!

Owl for Auction

Nightfall - Original Ink Drawing by Claire Nobles

©2012

Since the owls I've been drawing have been flying off the shelves, I thought I'd give people a fighting chance to get one. This guy is up for auction on eBay, which I have never used before yesterday! 

Starting bid is at only 99 cents!! Listing is for the original drawing. Click here to view!

This is the last owl I'll have for a little while, just because I would like to explore other creatures. 

Original Ink Drawing -Drawing/Giveaway/Thing!

Hello all!

Whimsy by Claire Nobles

©2012

Medium: Ink

Size: 4.5x7 inches

I'm going to have a giveaway of a free original ink drawing --the one above!! 

The requirements: 

1) Share my Facebook page (this link) and tell your friends to like my page!

    -AND/OR- share my website -AND/OR- share my Etsy shop AND/OR this blog, etc (you may use twitter, tumblr, pinterest, a blog, your website, etc)

    I'll add your name for every extra share (one per site) 

    That means if you share my facebook on your facebook, that's one entry- if you also share my website on your twitter- that's two entries for you! However, one per site.

2) Message me (on facebook or claire@clairenoblesart.com or comment below) to let me know you have shared and I will put your name in the drawing for each share!!! --this step is important because otherwise I will have no idea!

I will literally write your name on a slip of paper and put it in a bowl-- and pick a name! The prize as I said will be the original ink drawing you see above! Just make sure I see the post!! (again, multiple shares in one location don't count though) 

Since I won't be doing anymore Koi Fish drawings for a little while, this is your last chance to get one for the time being!!

Giveaway ends Saturday at midnight California time!!!

Thanks guys!! Comment below or message me with questions and entries. I will try and stay available to answer your questions! And GOOD LUCK!

Still Working-- PROMISE!!

Various Inked Drawings (all roughly 4.5x7 inches or less) by Claire Nobles ©2012

Hey guys!
After having so much fun and success with my inked drawings last night (half of them are sold!) I returned to the drawing board for some requests --which turned out a lot better than I originally thought they'd be!

The requests I got were a phoenix, koi fish, and owl, daisies, a cherry blossom tree and "a giant squid fighting a rhino."

Above is a picture to prove I actually got the inks that were requested DONE!! (save for the cherry blossom tree-- but I added it to the owl one... sort of. And obviously the rhino idea was done away with)

The squid was the first thing I worked on. I had a doodle I drew on a stickynote so I went off of that! I'm really happy my weird friend asked for a squid!!

The daisies were funny because I started one, decided I hated it and started another! Halfway through that one I decided I hated that one-- but that the first one wasn't so bad and it just kept going on like that until I was satisfied with both of them!

The Koi Fish story is a secret for now! Heeheehee! (don't you love it when I do that!)

I'll try and get to the cherry blossom tree at a later time btw!

Anyways, I am EXHAUSTED!! and it's past midnight! So I'll upload them individually and list them all on Etsy hopefully tomorrow! The phoenix and both daisies will be under $10. The Owl will be under $15. And the Koi and the Squid (which is my new fave) prices are yet to be determined.

Once listed, they will all be available in *this gallery which you can view by clicking here!*

Let me know if you have other requests and I'll try to accommodate them!

I'm Working-- I Swear!

Night Hunter by Claire Nobles - $9.00

Medium: Ink 

Size: ~4.5x7 inches

©2012

I got a new pen! So I decided to give it a whirl and I turned out six new ink drawings! This is quite a treat because since my PC (big computer) is still being fixed, and unable to scan images, then these inkings are a great way for me to show everyone that I'm actually being creative!

In a class I took a few semesters ago, we used a Chinese Brush pen to capture 30 second poses by a model. We did them for twenty minutes at the beginning of class (making SIXTY 30 second ink drawings per class -- oh yeah, on ~18x30something inch paper). Most of the class dreaded the gesture drawings. It's much much harder than it seems. Sometimes 3 brush strokes was all it took to capture the model's movement, pose, mood -- and other times 5 strokes were too many or ten were too few!

Anyways, the new pen I purchased is a felt tip brush pen which is much different than a Chinese brush, but still has the same idea. All the inked drawings were done with that pen today. I was able to get super baby fine lines and big chunky ones out of one pen! Plus my drawings took anywhere from 5-15 minutes. I've listed them on my Etsy Shop under "Originals." Most of theses new inks are under $10. --Seriously. They are a great way to keep my creative brain going and to keep busy. And the low price is my way of saying "Thank you" to all of you for your support!

Koi Fish by Claire Nobles - $7.00

Medium: Ink

Size: ~4.5x7 inches

©2012

Two of my friends saw my fish and went nuts. I guess I'll be making some time in my schedule for some koi paintings....

Lonely Mermaid by Claire Nobles - Sold

Medium: Ink

Size: ~4.5x7 inches

©2012

My friend bought this one within 20 minutes of me listing it! I was worried that the black sketchy look wouldn't be popular, but what do you all think?

Little Fae by Claire Nobles - $4.00

Medium: Ink

Size: ~4.5x5 inches

©2012 

A popular pose with me. I meant to have her on a mushroom, but it didn't quite fit, so I cropped off the bottom of the page, making her a mere 4.5x5 inches! She's only $4

Scattering Fairy Dust by Claire Nobles - $20.00

Medium: Ink

Size: ~4.5x7 inches

©2012 

My favorite. I priced it at $20 so that I may have time to scan it in and sell prints of it as well. 

 Spark of Life by Claire Nobles - $5.00

Medium: Ink

Size: ~4.5x7 inches

©2012

It started with the flower and morphed into something quite extraordinary (or just plain odd).

To see my ink gallery on Etsy Click Here!

Also, let me know if you would rather see original inked drawings for sale on Etsy or for Sale through my Website!

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P.s.

I'm having CRAZY SALES! I've listed quite a few product sets for more than 30% off on Etsy. Check them out by Clicking Here!

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P.p.s.

Let me know if there is a certain ink drawing above that you would either like to see offered as a black and white print or turned into a painting. Thanks!!

Spirited Away Preview

Spirited Away - Enchanted Visions Preview

Hello all, 

I know it has been a long time since you last saw my painting Spirited Away (from the Slightly Eccentric Tutorials). I wanted to let you all know that I finally finished the painting and that I'm finally pleased with it (don't quote me on it-- leave me alone with it, I'll probably fix something else)! I changed a LOT since you all last saw it and definitely pushed myself out of my comfort zone. I am used to painting washes in light colors and stopping after two or three because I'm always afraid to ruin the piece! In this case, even the title tells you that the painting will be extra other-worldly and different. So this time I pushed the colors to make everything-- especially the fae come to life!

Unfortunately during this time I didn't take very many pictures. I just kept painting, thinking I'd be done soon, only making small changes and could photograph afterwards! So the rest of the tutorial I'm sad to say will be jump pretty far from idea to idea, but I'll put it together for you all and explain as best I can what I might have been thinking (or not thinking!).

The painting will be released as soon as my computer comes back from "the shop."(once the piece is scanned in, I'll actually stop making changes to it!) (and to explain-- I am writing on my laptop right now, but I also have a PC which handles all my major photoshop, printing, uploading and downloading needs-- the PC is the one in the shop, and the laptop isn't powerful enough to do all the things my PC can take care of.)

In the mean time, check out my website and see all the changes being made and all the new products released! I've been adding whole new sections on a weekly basis! So there's always something new and fun times to be had over there!

To view the tutorial of "Spirited Away" -click here-

Bookmarks, Necklaces and Scaredy-Cat Updates

I'm so happy to announce that over the weekend I posted all the bookmarks listings on my website! You may browse through them -here-

All my 8.5x11 inch prints are also available -here-

Right now with any purchase, there is FREE SHIPPING on orders over $25 at ClaireNoblesArt.com

I have also updated all the listings on my necklaces on Etsy.com. I have very limited stock so get them now!!

And finally, the Jasper the Cat has overcome his fear of the papazan chair (read the Scaredy Cat post -here-) and he is now curled up in it and snoring loudly --as usual. Silly kitten... 

Scaredy Cat

Jasper the Cat is suddenly afraid of my papazan chair... The chair he sleeps in every day.

Afraid, as in, he literally tried to claw my face off and freaked out when I went to put him there... like I normally do, every morning....

This happens randomly every long once in a while. A few years ago, I had this penguin blanket that he curled up on every night. One day he was scared to death of it! My roommate, Rachael and I thought this was so funny we chased him around the apartment with it taunting "Jazzy is a afraid of penguins!!" A couple hours later he got over it and it went back to being his favorite blanket... So hopefully this new fear of papazan chairs will pass too...

Anyone else's cats get like that sometimes? Any theories? (besides the fact that cats are doofuses)