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.

Hunger Games: Katniss Everdeen

Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen. The first book was great. Not in love with the movie.

Safety "joes"

Safety joe #1.
Safety joe #2.


Safety joe #3.
All "joes" were done to get to #3 which they were happier with. It currently revolves on a monitor in the break room where I work. Props to R.R for the opportunity.

David and Karen Wedding Painting

Painting of my former roommate and his bride. They were married last year. So this became more of a 1 year anniversary present than what it first turned out to be. Above is a picture of them with me and painting. Acrylic on canvas.

"Project Cowboy"

"At the completion of a large and complex project we wanted to provide a celebratory client gift with a fun twist of humor to help recognize the process and people involved in the project. I immediately thought of Jason Cross, knowing of his abilities and seeing some of his past work. I provided him a general concept of a potential cartoon scene, described some of the key events and people it would represent, and sent him pictures of over 10 people. Jason created an amazing piece of art that captured exactly what we hoped for, and he was able to fit all the people into the scene with a fun representation of each person. The picture is a hit at the office and everyone involved wants a copy." Kurtis Parker, Raymond James Investment Banking, Nashville, TN

11x17

2011 World Series Champions: St. Louis Cardinals

"Fredbird" gloats over the smackdown given to Captain and the Rangers ala Muhammad Ali. GO CARDS. And they did. Wow!!!

...Alternate ending. Captain rides Fredbird.

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.