Thursday, March 23, 2017

Here she is, Miss 14 Carat


So, here's the story behind this. Lately, I've been going around to local schools talking to kids about illustrating books. I discovered they LOVE my crazy sketches and many times I try to draw something different just to keep me fresh and give the kids the feeling that this is spontaneous. Then, last Saturday I operated a camera for the Mrs. Oklahoma Beauty Pagent. While the judges were deciding who wins I sat down next to my camera up in the balcony and spent a little time coming up with ideas for the kids. This is what came out. That's all the explanation I got!

Friday, March 17, 2017

Float like a boat, sting like a bee

Professionally he's known as The Bruiser, but his friends call him Wendel. I know, you've never heard of him. But believe me, he's been out there for quite a few years now pounding away at his opponents. Bruisers favorite move is "The Steamtrain." That's where he comes barreling across the ring to head butt his foe. It's actually quite effective. Problem is it's illegal. Wendel spends a lot of time on probation. That's probably why you've never heard of him.

Notice his foot action. He's actually pretty light on his feet. That's because Wendel's other job is a lifesaver at the public pool. He's got to be ready to dive in after a drowning kid or spin around and confront the pestering kid (usually the same kid). 

He just came from there. That's why he doesn't have on the regulation trunks. And he gets a lot of laughs over them at the pool as well. Wendel doesn't really mind. He likes sitting in the sun and blowing his whistle. Does he love it more than boxing? It's really hard to tell. Is he a boxer who makes extra dough as a lifeguard or a lifeguard who uses boxing to keep in shape? 

I don't think he's figured that out yet.

Sunday, March 12, 2017

Lookin' Fer Old Pew

Found a new style I wanted to try out! The artist started with a dark deep color and added a similar color to the background. Then he added his subject. He painted it in neon colors with a strong sketchy outline on top, but I went with more of a realistic depiction. I don't know where I'll go with this, but I like playing with it right now, especially on my IPad where I can easily add these background colors.

As far as the subject, this is what happens when you watch Treasure Island and try to draw. I didn't start out to depict Billy Bones from the movie (played by Oliver Reed), but by the time I had finished it looked a little like him so I went with it.