Pastel portrait of girl and baby opossum

This is a commissioned portrait that I just finished using pastel. Been awhile since I used pastel and it had it's challenges. At the bottom of the post is the pastel drawing in stages before I reached the finished version.

Sorry for the lack of updates lately. Been very busy but basketball is over and I'm feeling very productive!

More Soon! 

 

Jimi Hendrix illustration and tshirt

This turned out awesome! Took me forever to clean up around the hair so I could add the psychedelic color behind Jimi but it was worth it. The person that commissioned the artwork hasn't seen it yet but hopefully they'll approve. 

You can purchase this illustration on a t-shirt on Redbubble. They have a variety of different t-shirt colors you can choose from. Free shipping if you buy 3 shirts on Redbubble. Probably do more t-shirt designs in the future. Let me know if you have any ideas?

Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac painting progress 1

Still have a lot of work to do but this gives you a good idea of where it is headed. The face needs a little more work and the white in the hair is basically to get a feeling of the movement of the hair before I start the detail. Stevie will also have necklaces around her neck. More to come!

I'm really enjoying this painting. It's been years since I've listened to Fleetwood Mac and am loving the music while painting. I think Sara is my fave Fleetwood Mac song.

Steve Nash of the Phoenix Suns - WIP 2

Here is the newest update on the Steve Nash painting. Removed the hands at the bottom of the painting but will probably add them back in. The background isn't going to be the solid orange but am not sure what I'm going to do yet. More to come!!!!

Kodi - golden retriever pet portrait

This was done before Christmas and is a Christmas gift so there are no pictures of the painting in progress. The dog's name is Kodi and it's a golden retriever.

Check out my website for pricing so you can get your own pet portrait or people portrait done!

Violin Girl painting finished

It's finished in time and I took it down to the Conservatory of the Ozarks this afternoon where it will be on display and available for sale. This Friday from 5 to 9pm stop by the conservatory and view all the music related artwork and enjoy the Conservatory's singers. The Conservatory of the Ozarks is located in Chesterfield Village and the address is 2132 West Chesterfield Boulevard Suite 103 & 104D Springfield, MO. 


The painting took me well over 60 hours due to it's complexity with the hair and the overall size. I was planning on making the background a lighter blue but it ended up being the bluish purple. Next up is another pet portrait!


- Here's a shout out to Brian for letting me use the wonderful photo for reference. Visit his Flickr page here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/coltfan909 


- Also if your interested in the Conservatory of the Ozarks please visit the webpage at: http://ozarks.musicteaching.info/

Violin Girl Painting Progress 4

Turning out great! Just a few more things to do before I start the background. Need to get this finished since I have a pet portrait to do in the next few weeks also.

Violin Girl Painting Progress 3

This may be my best painting yet even though there is so much detail it is taking me forever. Please click the pictures for more a more detailed view. After I painted the face I started on the hair and had to take a break so I've been working on the violin. After the violin is finished I'll start work on the hands. Have to finish this before the 18th of December so they'll be more posts soon.

Violin Girl Painting Progress 2

This is about 8 hours into the painting. This is about the 2nd layer on the face and I'll end up doing a few more to smooth out the shading and make it softer. This is my favorite painting that I've worked on in awhile.

Happy Holidays!!!

Maude - Pet Portrait WIP 4

Here is the newest progress on my pet portrait of Maude. I'm about half done with the detail and should be finishing it soon!

Maude - Pet Portrait Painting WIP 3

Thought I'd post some more progress on this painting since I' enjoying the way it's turning out.

Maude - pet portrait

This is the newest pet portrait that I'm working on. More progress on this painting soon! If anyone is interested in getting a pet portrait done here are the prices:

8" x 10" - $75
9" x 12" - $100
12" x 12" - $125
16" x 16" - $160
18" x 18" - $200
18" x 24" - $225
24" x 24" - $250
24" x 30" - $300
30" x 36" - $350

Chris Cornell painting version 2

The Chris Cornell painting didn't flow with the other grunge paintings that I had done and I also wasn't totally happy with the turnout. Since I finished the series of grunge paintings I'm going to begin work on getting the paintings put on postcards for a set which will be for sale on my website. The changes that I made are the following: changed background color, fixed the hair and the face. I've included the previous photo of the painting so you can see the changes.

I would also like to give credit again to linda aversa for letting me use a photo of hers which was the main reference for the painting. You can view her photography at www.lindaaversa.com

fiona apple drawing

Finished the Fiona Apple drawing that has been in progress for a long time. It probably took about 6 to 10 hours total to finish. I used a reference pic that I believe was from entertainment weekly.

scott weiland painting progress 2

This is the current progress on my Scott Weiland painting. Should be on the home run stretch. The jacket in the painting took me about 5 to 6 hours due to all the layering. I'm enjoying this painting and it was great digging out the old stone temple pilots albums and giving them a listen. I like the song "interstate love song the best!"

scott weiland painting progress 1

Haven't posted in a while. Life's been keeping me plenty busy. So here the progress on the Weiland painting. The face is the hardest part and usually takes the longest on the painting so the rest of the painting should move right along.

kurt cobain painting wip 2

Here's the current status on the painting!

Kurt Cobain painting wip 1

Finished the face although I'll have to tweak a few things on it.

Kurt Cobain of Nirvana sketch

This is the sketch of the Kurt Cobain painting that I'm working on. The sketch is pretty rough so I'll have to tweak a few things and hope everything works the way I want.

Eddie Vedder painting wip 2

Did a whole bunch of painting today so here's another post of my progress on Pearl Jam's lead singer.