I am a fan of all sorts of fan art, but something about art created in traditional mediums is special. Maybe it's because seeing art created without using a computer reminds me of art school classes throughout my youth, making stuff and making messes with pastels and paint. Don't get me wrong, I do adore digital art as well--all the mediums offer something--but the kind of paintings artist and photographer Ashlee Hussey makes grab my attention. She sent her watercolor illustrations to me for Fan Art Friday, and I want to hug them--but I won't because it would probably ruin them. Watch Toothless from How to Train Your Dragon take shape in this cool time-lapse video (I'm a sucker for time-lapse videos):
Behold the finished product:

Images: Ashlee Hussey