Gettin Dark on the West Coast

I've moved myself to Sonoma, CA, but all of my stuff and my car has yet to arrive.  That means that I've had a lot of time to draw. 

The move has certainly affected the content.  My mood and outlook have started fresh on the West Coast.  I find that with sunshine, companionship, and less stress I have oddly been wanting to draw somewhat darker things.  Outer light has exposed inner darkness, and I like it! 

To me, darkness is good if not positive.  Darkness is mystery and depth, seeing life for what it truly is!

Anyway, here's what I've been working on:

Scary tree (Blue Oak) with unknown occupant

After some digital work.  (If you happen to want it on a tee shirt http://www.zazzle.com/trapped_in_a_blue_oak_womans_tee-235119518334493342 )

 Cunning crow with weirdly romantic lace wings.  On a background of an image of mixing eggshell, cream, and ivory paint.

(Again, if you happen to want it on a tee shirt http://www.zazzle.com/gothic_crow_with_lace_fluttering_wings_tee-235554682196122277 )

What I'm working on now.  Wilting roses...love the wrinkles and lacy edges that occur as the flowers shrivel and petals fall.