Goddess and Unicorn

My very first real painting, of my version of Mother Earth and a guardian Unicorn.

I did this on a found peice of art, a large canvas with hideous flowers painted on it I found on the curb one day. Saw it and knew I could paint over it and the frame was still good so that's what I did. It took me about a week of steady work to get it the way I wanted, all in acrylics and much trial and re-touching along the way until I was satisfied.

Painting (C) Courtney Young

Drum

My first attempt at a drum. Used a paper mache flower pot from the craft store, leather sheet and thongs from the same store and acrylic paint.

I made it using the same kind of technique used in ancient times, but I think next time I'll find some thinner leather for the drum head as the thicker leather didn't want to stretch as well and it took forever to dry; I think they treated it with something that prevented it from soaking and drying right.

But lesson learned and it actualy does sound nice, if softer then I wanted.

Drum design (C) Courtney Young