Day of the Dead

My friends at the Autumn Society of Philadelphia told me about an upcoming show that would feature the Day of the Dead (the festival, not the movie). So, I did this piece. It might not be in the actual gallery/show, but I really wanted to do it anyway.
It's ballpoint pen with a little brush and toothbrush (for the splatter).
Tune in next week for the color version!

My Face in Your Space

Our lovely receptionist (Sarah) at work sent out an email saying that she was joining in on an art show called "My Face in Your Space". The idea is that artists in the show draw each other. Sarah wanted to know if anyone there wanted to join in the fun.
So, I said, "Only if you make a funny face". She did and I illustrated it.
It's done with Ballpoint Pen (my new favorite) and then scanned in and colored in Photoshop.
In Photoshop I used a spatter brush set at about 20% opacity and then start painting.
I tried not to blend too much, I like the rough look. Keeps the life in the illustration.
If you'd like to see a print of this live and in person, along with other portraits (at least one of me) then go to the Nexus in Philadelphia starting September 10th.