Painting For My Muse: May 2018

Monday, May 28, 2018

Never Tell Him the Odds

This illustration was inspired by the amazing performance that Alden Ehrenreich delivered as the dashing scoundrel Han Solo in the film Solo: A Star Wars Story by Ron Howard.

Medium: Graphite and pastel on bristol paper
Dated: 2018
Original size: 8"x 12"

Monday, May 21, 2018

I love the ocean and have always liked the idea of merfolk. I started this back in 2006 with the intention of it being part of a diptych set. I love dichotomy and thought it would be interesting to create a set of merfolk, one who lives in the Black Sea and one who lives in the Red Sea. This is my illustration for the Black Sea. The Red Sea will feature a merman.

Medium: Prismacolor and pastel on Artagain paper
Dated: 2018
Original size: 8"x 6"

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

The Ashes of Defeat

This illustration was inspired by the outstanding performance that Robert Downey Jr delivered as the genius, billionaire, philanthropist Tony Stark aka Iron Man in the film Avengers: Infinity War by Anthony and Joe Russo. This piece was also inspired by the amazing music composed by Alan Silvestri for the film, which I listened to while I worked on this.

Medium: Graphite and pastel on Bristol paper
Dated: 2018
Original size: 9"x 12"

Thursday, May 10, 2018

Amare (Love) - Watercolor

This illustration "Amare" is the second of a triptych series of Angels: "Peace, Love, and Joy".

Medium: Ink and watercolor on bristol paper
Dated: 2018
Original size: 9"x 7"

Friday, May 4, 2018

Depeche Mode: Black Celebration

This is a song illustration that I created for Depeche Mode's title track from the album Black Celebration. Without a doubt, this album is my favorite. I bought it when it was released and I felt the songs resonated with me during that time of my life.