Stardust

Watercolor caricature study of Yvaine(Claire Danes) and and Tristan(Charlie Cox) from Stardust (2007).6x9 Strathmore cold press wc paper.  Below is the sketch used.

A Marvel-ous Avengers Week: Avengers Assembled!

Day 5 (and then some): All apologies for the delay in posting. This piece was completed yesterday. The original size is 12x16 in Graphite. It took me about 2 to 3 hours to get it all right. Placement was the hard part. The Hulk was drawn first (Three times. I even debated going smaller with Ruffalo). Next I drew Black Widow, Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, and lastly Hawkeye. I will post an Airbrush color version as soon as the green paint comes in next Tuesday.   So, I saw the movie on Friday at 10:40am. I was all set to see the 12:01 showing but could not make it. I saw the 2-D version and I loved it. The previews on tv and the internet, the promotional pieces I bought like the junior novel and the trading cards gave me a taste but the movie wowed me and won me over. I love it when you don't see all the movie in the previews. They did an awesome job with the Hulk. And I hope Ruffalo gets his own movie. At this point I am making plans to see the 3-D version, probably tomorrow. Although, I am glad I saw the 2-D version first as action is hard to see in 3-D(maybe that's just me). Personally, I hope it beats Johny and Tim's "Dark Shadows" this Friday for the #1 spot. We'll see. Avengers Assemble!! PS Stay for the credits and the very end of the credits of Marvel"s The Avengers for a real treat.

On the Drawing Table: April 17th

This color drawing was commissioned ahead of time and drawn in Studio 6F. It was presented to Mr. Brouse at the Jackson County Family Week Dinner on April 17th, 2012 to which he has been and enduring supporter. At the event, I also drew Caricatures from 5:30 to 8:30pm on location. Everyone was very pleased with their pictures. Props go out to Sara, a courageous talented teen who drew caricatures with me. It was her first time in the chair. I hope she continues to pursue her art. Above is the Black and White Version before colors. I use a 4b lead and a fat blending stump.
Here, Skin Color and hair has been added with airbrush. I use an Iawata Eclipse from my Six Flags days. This just goes to show how caring for your tools can yield continued use. The last picture I used airbrush on was for Dick Wilson's picture last year commissioned for the same event.
Finally, the finished version color complete. Diane Mack, my contact, at the event said they really liked it and his wife liked it so much she was going to hang it up in the house. Size 12 x16. Graphite & Airbrush.

New Caricature of Me

Watch for this image to appear on my new business card! Also in the next month prepare for an update of this blog.

Lost

Since the final episodes are airing I thought it fitting to jump on the bandwagon and do a Lost Caricature. Having Only seen the pilot and a couple episodes, I am definetly not an authority on the above series. But J.J. Abrahms story is engrossing enough to contine my watching it on Hulu. If only I had more time.(like an extra month). Anyways, I hope you enjoy this entry. Original size: 12 x 16. Medium: Graphite & Airbrush. (Included, is the quasi-complete black/white drawing. Added as a behind the scenes look at my process.)

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day! This caricature was done for my eldest sister. Meet my neice, Molly. This picture actually does two things at once. You see Molly's Birthday was yesterday. So, Happy Birthday, Molly! Medium: Graphite & Airbrush Original 12 x16.(photo courtesy of Heidi M. Weber).

Bullock's Blind Side

Sandra Bullock. Oscar Winner Best Actress of "The Blind Side"(great movie). Unfortunately this wonderful actress is being overshadowed by her former husband Jesse James' escapades and according to Entertainment Weekly he is now "the Most Hated Man in the World". I agree. Poor, poor Sandra!!