Buddha Still-Life Title:  Buddha Still-Life Date: July 31, 2012 Medium: Photoshop Scale: Original is 2550px x 2068px Notes: I wanted to paint an Asian-themed still-life, so I decided it would be this. The cloth took way too long by comparison to the rest. Done completely in square brush. About an hour and a ha...

Ashley in Charcoal Title:  Ashley in Charcoal Date: July 29, 2012 Medium: Vine Charcoal Scale: Original is 9" x 12" Notes: I just can't NOT love vine charcoal, it's so easy to manipulate. If you ever get a chance, make sure to try it out, if you have not already... This is my fiancee done in charcoal. Bouguereau in Charcoal Title:...

Leather Study Title:  Leather Study Date: July 26, 2012 Medium: Photoshop Scale: Original is 700px x 1176px Notes: Just attempting to learn more about leather and skin tones before going back to the pin-up. This is actually the type of jacket that the pin-up girl is supposed to be wearing. This was done as fast as...

Midori Still Life Title:  Midori Still Life Date: July 25, 2012 Medium: Photoshop Scale: Original is 1695px x 2444px Notes: Hmm... I had a ton of fun on this one, and honestly the only thing that I thought about when I started it was that book. But then... after painting it, I think I'm noticing something odd. All my still...

Just kinda taking it nice and easy today. Just kept reading my Siegfried book and haven't stopped admiring Alex Alice's work! ChoW # 297 WIPs 2 Title:  ChoW # 297 WIPs 2 Date: July 24 - 25, 2012 Medium: Photoshop Notes: I think I might've found my groove on this guy. The bottom left looks to be my lines for this guy. I'll...

---> Siegfried <--- Get this book! It's incredible! Marko Djurdjevic on Art Bjorn Hurri on Art All of this is amazing. Anyway, time for art. Pin-Up WIPs 2 Title:  Pin-Up WIPs 2 Date: July 23 - 24, 2012 Medium: Photoshop Scale: Original is 17" x 11" Notes: Keeping on keeping on. ChoW #...

Pin-Up WIPs Title:  Pin-Up WIPs Date: July 23, 2012 Medium: Photoshop Scale: Original is 17" x 11" Notes: Just the first few passes on the pin-up piece. I'm definitely going to be reworking the hair / face as I go. It's exciting though to finally get moving on this piece. I'm just diving into it! GO GO GO!!...

Armor / Clothing Study Title:  Armor / Clothing Study Date: July 21, 2012 Medium: Graphite Scale: 9" x 12" Notes: The traditional version of my armor studies. I threw in my hat for good measure. You never know when you'll need even a basic hat to protect your head. Lunch Doodles Title:  Lunch Doodles Date: July...

You compare the two... tell me which you like better: Captain of the Guard - WIP 4 & 5 Title:  Captain of the Guard - WIP 4 & 5 Date: July 16 - 21, 2012 Medium: Photoshop Notes: Completely reworked the piece to have a more painterly approach rather than a pencil lines go at it. I probably won't have time to finish...

Charmander - WIP 5 - 10 Title:  Charmander - WIP 5 - 10 Date: July 14 - 20, 2012 Medium: Photoshop Scale: Original is 12" x 9" Notes: Alright! Took a bit of time. But I think I'm calling Charmander done at step 10. Took a bit too long, but I think it turned out alright. Hopefully you guys think it looks alright....

Charmander - WIP 4 Title:  Charmander - WIP 4 Date: July 14 - 18, 2012 Medium: Photoshop Scale: Original is 12" x 9" Notes: Not much added today. I just wasn't feeling this one at the moment, going to sleep on it and revisit it more tomorrow. Fixed some anatomy and trying to get the positioning on the trainer better. Captain...

Punky Cora Title:  Punky Cora Date: July 14, 2012 Medium: Graphite Scale: Original is 9" x 12" Notes: She's always fun to draw -- haven't drawn her in some time. I noticed after I got done that her hands are all sorts of wonky. But it was a fun one for an extremely fast go at it. Faces from Life Title:  Faces...