"I've got blisters on me fingers!"

Here is my attempt at drawing a Beatle. I took the photo on my phone. So, sorry about the quality. Once I finish the sketch, I'll post Ringo in all of his Liverpudlian glory. (Not waxing egocentric. I just wanted to say Liverpudlian glory;)

Norris Dalton - Part 1

A few months ago I posted an early sketch of the cowboy painting I am working on. In homage to one of the great illustrators of the 20th Century - James Bama. His realistic cowboy paintings depict the old west combined with elements of the modern world. The model is my old cowboy neighbor Norris Dalton.

I've never posted anything about my process. So this is the first stage: The value under-painting. I still have several more hours work to go before I start adding color. I start with a large brush, working from general to specific shapes, light to dark, and getting my lighting situated.

Thank You Ray Harryhausen

Ray Harryhausen

June 29, 1920 - May 7, 2013

Study for Rip. . .

This is the philosopher Herbert Spencer. He has the most amazing chops, skullett, and neck-beard. After seeing his daguerreotype, I realized that he is the perfect model for my upcoming Rip Van Winkle illustration.

. . . So it goes: Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

I have been reading a lot of Kurt Vonnegut recently. I thought it would be fun to do a quick sketch of him.

"Laughter and tears are both responses to frustration and exhaustion.

 I myself prefer to laugh, since there is less cleaning up to do." 
~Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

Keef

Working on a Keith Richards painting.

Alchemy Sketch 1: The Sheik Yerbouti

Sorry it's been a while since my last post. School has started back up again.

This afternoon I downloaded a brainstorming sketch/doodle program called Alchemy. I love this program!!! I have it set to "mirror," so I everything a sketch mirrors on the opposite side. The program does not have undo, so it forces you to commit with your marks. Start sketching and go with the flow. It is serendipity at its finest. 

This is my first sketch with it. . .

If you go to Alchemy's website they have a great gallery section, with art made with the program.

Until next time,
Cheers!