Lived for many years in Lawton, Oklahoma but was born in Detroit, Michigan.
Sketches and paintings are inspired by the beauty of life, the song of nature, and the lure of the wild. Native American and African designs play a key role in abstract art. Normally takes own reference photos at zoos, parks, gardens, and around the general Detroit area. Other stock photography used in artwork is found at www.sxc.hu or www.wetcanvas.com with original photographers express permission.
Was a self-taught artist. As of 2007, taking Digital/Graphic Design classes at the Art Institute Online. Active in the artist forums at www.deviantart.com, www.wetcanvas.com, www.fineartamerica.com, and www.drawspace.com, .
Does freelance commission work. Normal base fee of $20.00 USD for materials with an additional $14.00 USD per hour for completed piece. A drawing that took 3 hours would cost (20 +14 +14 + 14) $62.00. Send an email to Crystal.Hubbard@sbcglobal.net to discuss projects for free estmate.
Strengths: wolves, horses, big cats, birds, people, flowers, and abstract art.
Studying: buildings, landscapes, backgrounds, and full-figure poses.
Favorite traditional mediums are watercolors, color/watercolor/graphite pencils, gel pens, India ink, acrylic ink, markers, and acrylic.
Favorite digital mediums are Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator CS2 and Painter.
