Wednesday, April 15, 2015

"YOU WANTED THE BEST, YOU GOT THE BEST!!" (in progress)


 The first sketch is my earliest attempt. However, I decided that I wanted some options so I made some changes to Ace & Gene.



Here are the additional attempts before putting these studies together in Photoshop. The goal is to transfer the final drawing onto canvas before painting in oils or acrylics.

ACE FREHLEY: STUDY" ( pencil on 12 x18 Canson drawing paper)

After having done the sketches on 8.5 x 11 paper I decided to take the next step.


ACE FREHLEY: FULLY RENDERED STUDY" (pencil on 12 x18 Canson drawing paper)

I had to do another one as I saw a few things in the last attempt that bothered me. My issue mostly was with his feet as they appeared way too slim for a space-man. The logic went something like this: The gravity here on earth is what it's like for us in outer space. Therefore, a heavier pair of moon-boots would be required in order to keep our beloved Space Ace on the ground.
I also took the liberty to use as much of the paper as possible since the design had been pretty much established. Any further changes at this point will take place during the painting stage. Now on to Gene.

Saturday, March 21, 2015

Copyright 2014 ® Santa Fe /Rio Grande Productions Creative Director: Derrick Still (VOL 2)

I have to go on record & say that not only is this the most uninspiring work I have ever done, but this is also THE LAST TIME I will ever agree to do a commission for a private individual on a limited budget. By far the worst career move I have ever made & as a result, will only offer my services to high profile clients. What should have been interesting has instead turned out to be the most negative, exhausting & degrading experience I have ever had as an illustrator.  NEVER AGAIN.




















Copyright 2014 ® Santa Fe /Rio Grande Productions Creative Director: Derrick Still (VOL 1)



I have to go on record & say that not only is this the most uninspiring work I have ever done, but this is also THE LAST TIME I will ever agree to do a commission for a private individual on a limited budget. By far the worst career move I have ever made & as a result, will only offer my services to high profile clients. What should have been interesting has instead turned out to be the most negative, exhausting & degrading experience I have ever had as an illustrator.  NEVER AGAIN.





































































































































































THE MOST UNINSPIRING BODY OF WORK I HAVE EVER DONE. NEVER AGAIN WILL I AGREE TO DO ANOTHER WESTERN BASED COMMISSION.

DISTORTED PIN-UP GIRL



DISTORTED SUPERHEROES

A superhero series I would like to expand on. The catch? All with have to have been portrayed in a live action film or television show.
MAN OF STEEL (cropped)

MAN OF STEEL (pin-up)

BARBARA

BOY WONDER

CAPED CRUSADER

ILLUSTRATIONS

EUGENE SANDOW THE ORIGINAL MR OLYMPIA

UNKNOWN ATHLETE

AND THE NEW HAD COACH OF THE CLEVELAND BROWNS IS.....


GILBERT GOTTFRIED



THE DAY AFTER THE ELECTION

ROJON RONDO & DWIGHT HOWARD

THE BODY SHOP







PENCIL SKETCHES & STUDIES



I'M KEATON pencil study


LYNDA CARTER pencil study

WHAT TIME IS IT? pencil study

SCARFACE pencil study



YOU WANTED THE BEST YOU GOT THE BEST! (study)