Written by Hey there from North Florida! My name is KD Huff and I am living my life long dream of small town life. My husband and I live on three acres with our menagerie of dogs, cats and horses and are loving our life of faith, family, friends and our little farm.
I live in Lawtey, Florida which is listed by AAA as a speed trap on US Hwy 301. I moved from Jacksonville, Florida which is the largest city landwise in the United States. Duval County was consolidated in the 60’s . The whole county is considered the city of Jacksonville. Jacksonville was known at one point as a big Navy town and I am a proud Navy brat. My father retired as a Chief Petty Officer. Jacksonville’s old Cecil Field airport still boasts a runway that could be used as a backup landing strip for the past shuttle program.
I was always one of those little girls that LOVED horses and my mom tells me I started drawing them when I could use a crayon. I never really tried to develop my artistic talent until the fall of 2015 when I committed to practice every single day. My talented sister Robbin challenged me to post them on Instagram so here we are, warts and all. She and I have done pencil drawings over the years and I’ve always been a little intimidated by her detailed style. I’ve discovered that I’m not so good with larger drawings because I lose focus after an hour and I don’t like to do a whole lot of detail. Drawing with ink is fun for me, and recently I found that I love adding color.
I bought a kiddie set of watercolors at first and have graduated to watercolor pencils along with a step up watercolor palette from a box store. Now I need to get better quality brushes and learn some watercolor techniques. I usually use photos on my phone as a reference and draw using a lap table while sitting on the couch. I do a lot of my drawings freehand, but for a commission portrait I will print and trace an outline to get their pet’s proportions just right.
I enjoy drawing animals best, however, I’m trying to stretch out of my comfort zone. I prefer to do small pieces of 6×8 or smaller. The daily discipline has helped me tremendously and has me hungry to learn more!
KD Huff
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What fun! Now I wish we had more than chickens on our little homestead (not that I paint them either). 😉 Everyone has a different art style and I’m glad KD discovered what works best for her! Those are sweet pet portraits!
I agree! Love this portraits!! Glad you liked them too, Teresa! 😃
Hi KD! I started honing my art skills around the time you did, and practicing every day is certainly key to getting better. How fun that you started drawing horses as a child! The pig in your drawing looks very happy with almost a twinkle in his eye, and I think you used the watercolors wonderfully. You’ve got so many adorable animal portraits on Instagram, and I look forward to seeing more of your creations there.
Definitely one to follow! So thrilled you liked KD’s work, Carol! 😃
….your animals have soul. My fav is the pig!
That was mine too! So happy you liked KD’s work. Thanks Lance! 😃
Yes, my fave is the pig too! Wonderful animals KD, love your style. Thank you for sharing KD’s work Charlie.
Thank you Susan!! Glad you liked this feature! 😃
How cute are you KD?! Love your sketches, style, and reading about you.
So glad you liked this one! Thanks Jessica!! 😃
KD, your drawings are lovely and the animals have such spirit. Hard to choose a favorite but I love the burros – that little one looking right at me – adorable. And the fish – and the chameleon – and the boots – oh, wait, those are not animals. So talented you are.
Hehe…I couldn’t choose either. Hence the four in one to lead the post! Glad you liked KD’s work, Sharon!! 😃
Wonderful doodlewashes! 🐶🐷
So pleased you liked this feature! Thanks Catherine! 😃
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Great job Sis! I’m proud that you have kept drawing every day and you continue to get better each time! Keep on keeping on – maybe one day I’ll catch up! 🙂
I loved the animals but my favorite piece are the cowboy boots. 😊
Hehe…they’re pretty awesome aren’t they? Perfect for Texas! 😉 Glad you liked this feature, Damita! 😃
Delightful KD, I love your drawings, I’m following you on IG. Thank you Charlie.
Yay to the follow! Love seeing KD’s work pop up in my feed. Glad you liked it too, Sharon! 💕😃
Fun! Happy! That fish is the best. (K)
Glad you said happy! KD’s work always makes me smile! Thanks Kerfe! 😃
KD has inspired and amazed me. She shines in her art. I will continue to follow her progress as she transforms into the butterfly she is. My Friend
Awww, thanks everyone! I love sketching and it is a big boost when someone else enjoys my efforts.
I love that pig!
I love your style,subjects and that you work small…
Wow! I can’t believe this has been 2 years ago KD and you’re still drawing/painting almost every day! You’ve improved so much in those 2 years too! <3