"Here comes old Flat-Top. . . " John Lennon

Here's a John Lennon Ink Wash!

Thanks for Looking!

– Kyle

Goodbye Robin Williams. . . work in progress

When I found out about the death of Robin Williams, like most of you, I was shocked. I'm not much of a writer. So, nothing I write could possibly do justice to his greatness. But as a fan I had to do something. Obviously, it's not finished, but it's coming along. I'll post it when it's complete.

–Kyle

"I'm gonna whittle yuh inta kindlin'!" Tom Waits work in progress

Here's a caricature of one of my favorite (of many) musicians, Tom Waits. His sound is like a guttural blues with a band from another planet. If you've never heard his music, here's a clip of him performing. Wow, very interesting!

This is just a detail of his face. I have a bit of a way to go with it

Thanks for looking!

–Kyle

"Which Lo Pan? Little old basket case on wheels or the ten foot tall roadblock?"

I have too many projects, too much to do. . . So here's a quick post. The value block-in is complete. I'll have more details and surprises when I toss in the color.

"Shut up, Mr. Burton! You are not brought upon this world to get it!"

Thanks for looking!

–Kyle

"Take your stinking paws off me you damn dirty ape!"– Dr. Zaius in Brush & Ink

"His Destiny!"

Here's another Brush and Ink picture. Last night I watched the original Planet of the Apes (1968), so I painted this. I should probably also paint a Cornelius and Zira as well. In fact I should paint an entire poster!

For supplies I used; Princeton 50/50 rounds #5, #0/3 rounds, 3/4" wash brushes, Higgins black India ink, and Winsor Newton Chinese white watercolor on a sheet of 136 lb. Canson Canva-Paper.

Thanks for looking!

–Kyle!

Brush & Ink Practice

I've never been good working with brush and Ink. I had a go at it this morning, and here is the result. I'm pretty happy with it. But I still need a lot of practice. You'll see more of these from me. I've been spending so much time working digitally. But recently, I've decided that I need more practice in working traditional.

For supplies I used; Princeton 50/50 rounds #5 and #0/3, Higgins black India ink, and a white Prismacolor pencil on a sheet of 136 lb. Canson Canva-Paper. My reference was a sketch of a mustachioed man from Drawing the Head and Hands by Andrew Loomis.