Art of Angela DeRiso

Dart Frog Collection

It’s only November but Xmas is around the corner, and I have it in mind to…
A Rescued Toad

About three months ago, I accidentally chopped the legs off a toad while mowing the lawn.…
Using Colored Paper

One of the nicest things to have as an artist, is a variety of canvases and…
Neighborhood Gopher Tortoise Colony

Turtles and tortoises are found in the fossil record going back as far as 250+ million…
The History of the Colored Pencil

After using this medium for more than a decade, I discovered that the history behind it…
Changes for the Better

Hello everyone. I have been busy working on improving my marketing skills, and making plans to…
New Projects

After having taken a break from colored pencil illustrations (or having a block that lasted months),…
Some new sketches

I know it’s been a long while since I updated, but I have had a block…
Sea Turtle Set Framed, New Finished Piece

The sea turtle set has been framed, and is ready to go for a buyer. Price…
Sea Turtle Art Pieces, Part 2

Here are the process shots of the second of my two 6″ x 9″ colored pencil…