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On the Drawing Board

I decided to pull out the old paints and fiddle around with a technique I am unaccustomed to. Wet in wet oils are a far cry from the glazing technique I use. This was good to get a handle on some real paint after so much digital work. I already have another two boards primed and ready to go!

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Random Sketches

Here are a couple of drawings I did today while in the doctor's office with my five year old. It kept us both amused and occupied while we waited. He joined in for a Batman piece that he has absconded with so, no--I don't have it available to post.

I was trying to work out some kind of horse-faced demon dude. The one below I did on the L train and drew quite a few concerned stares. I'd like to work this character up for a painting, but I started to think too much and began to develop some story lines.

John McCain

After the response I received from my drawing of Barack Obama, I decided on equal time for the opposition. Here is my rendition of John McCain. I had intended to execute this as a drawing as well, but scrapped that idea for some color and brushstrokes! This print is also available at Fine Art America.

The Soviet Clique

Dictionary.com defines a clique as a small exclusive group of friends or associates. I immediately thought of this piece (painted while there were still Soviet generals!). This is mixed media on watercolor paper. I had lots of fun working on this. Hence my submission to the Illustration Friday challenge for the week!

Herb Superb!