Here is my latest sketch from the latest Dr. Sketchy’s South Jersey event.
The model is Miss Rose and this pose was for 20 minutes.
I enjoyed the Halloween theme for this October session… cuz Halloween is the best holiday. It should be a national holiday. Maybe even an international holiday. Probably should be an intergalactic holiday.
Anyway, $10 to draw girls for a few hours…still the best deal in America.
Here’s an illustration of Ace Frehley (KISS) I did for my friend Neil’s birthday.
You might think it’s a cop out to give a drawing as a gift, but I also gave him booze!
So, it was for Neil’s 35th b-day, hence the 35 in the illustration. And he’s a big KISS fan, hence Ace Frehley in the illustration.
It was sketched in non-repro blue pencil (as usual).
I used a Winsor-Newton round 1 series 707 brush to ink Ace, and some tech pens for the guitar and the 35.
If you’d like a birthday illustration (for you or your friend) send me a message.
An 11×17, Original, Inked illustration could be yours for a low price!!!
As promised, here is the color version of the Day of the Dead illustration I did. The color is done in Photoshop using a spatter brush and then painting in tones at about 20% opacity. I wanted it to seem a bit chaotic. Like the viewer is actually in the middle of the parade. Also, if you notice there is only one person in the illustration looking at you… and they don’t think you belong! Mwaaaaaaaa Haaaaa haaaaa!
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!
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.
So, above are 3 illustrations I did for these guys that are pitching a movie. Sounds cool right? Except they ignored emails when my friend and I had questions (the friend got me the gig). Then we find out (we assume really) that they went somewhere else for the illustrations. Since I already finished these I thought I would share them (especially since I didn’t sign a Non-Disclosure). The general story is about a serial killer… or something.
The first version was drawn in pencil, then scanned and then colored in Photoshop.
The second version was inked with a brush (except the house that was a tech pen), then scanned, into Photoshop where I cleaned it up a little and added some color.
The third version I drew the shadow outline and some of the elements inside the silhouette with pencil, scanned in the pieces, assembled them in Photoshop with a couple of royalty-free images I found here, and then using a rough brush with the opacity dropped to about 20% I painted over the pieces. Lots of pushing and pulling with this one!
Please to enjoy!
Here is a little commission sketch I did of Wolverine. I sketched it in non-photo blue pencil first (which I took out using Photoshop) and then finished with the standard Steadtler mechincal pencil (HB if you were wondering about the graphite). It was fun to draw Logan leaping, as if he’s about to bury his claws into something… or someone.
Enjoy!
Here’s a logo/mailing label I did for a friend/fan. He sells books and stuff. I sketched out the whole thing first and then scanned it in. Then I made some adjustments to the sketch in PhotoShop and saved it. Finally, I brought it into Illustrator to trace it in black (not auto trace mind you) and then added color. Viola! Centurion guy screaming.
If you have design or illustration needs I might know someone that could help you.
I’m also available for banquets!!!!!
Here is a little illustration I did with ballpoint pen and then brought it into Photoshop to add color and texture. whew! Most of the color is under the Pen Line layer and some of the softer highlights were added on a layer above the Inks. The chic is from some ad I found online.. for hair color or something. I cartoonified her and added some computer magic! Those are all real terms.
On an unrelated note: I have a podcast with some friends where we talk about metal music (one of my favorites) and we talk a lot of randomness. It’s definitely more fun than serious. For any of you that’s seen my work in Metal Rules Magazine, it’s the same bunch of guys. Go to www.metalrulesradio.com and listen. If you like it, you could leave an itunes review… and make us all blush.
Thanks!
So, the day has finally come. Issue #2 of the League of Extraordinarily Stupid Gentlemen is printed and will be in stores this week. To celebrate Brian (the Penciler/Writer) and I will be at Brave New Worlds Comics in Willow Grove, PA this Saturday signing these things! To make things way cooler, Steve from Preston & Steve will be there from 1pm – 3pm too! Cool huh?
So, what’s this drawing of a chic with a sword have to do with all of this?
Nothing.
Just thought I should post a drawing with the news. So what if it doesn’t apply? It’s something.
