The Witcher Geralt of Rivia

In November of 2019 I purchased the Xbox One video game called The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.  I never played the prior two games, however, I fell in love with the setting, story, and especially the characters.  I discovered that the game was based on a bestselling book series by author Andrzej Sapkowski and that Netflix had just adapted the series into a tv show.

I binge watched the first season and started reading the first novel, The Last Wish.  I really love the main character, the witcher known as Geralt of Rivia, the White Wolf and Butcher of Blaviken.  I was pleasantly surprised to find out that Henry Cavill, the actor who plays Geralt on the Netflix show, is also in love with the witcher.  He played the games, read the books, and advocated for the role.  His dedication to the role and brilliant performance inspired me to create this painting.  

Medium: Oil on Crescent cold press illustration board
Dated: 2020
Original size: 12"x 9"

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The Queen of Ice and Snow - Work In Progress

After watching Disney's Frozen in 2013, I was inspired to create this illustration of Elsa.  I loved the theme of feminine independence and sisterly love.  Visually, the film left me awestruck and dazzled by the winter wonderland which the story is set in.  

I am currently working on the snowflakes and the trail of a thousand tiny ice crystals which flows from Elsa's hand:

 

Medium: Prismacolor and pastels on Artagain paper
Dated: unfinished
Original Size: 18"x 24"

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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"

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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"

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Eric Northman's Most Treasured Possessions

In the Fall of 2011 I discovered HBO tv series True Blood and The Sookie Stackhouse novels by Charlaine Harris.  I fell in love with the relationship between Eric Northman and Sookie Stackhouse in the books and decided to create an illustration about them.  At this time I was also taking a Drawing I class and this became my final assignment.

Here is the original sketch: 

Here is the current progress shot: 

Medium: Charcoal and pastel on Artagain® paper
Dated: unfinished
Original size: 20"x 30"

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Sean Connery as Ramirez in Highlander

This illustration is of Juan Sanchez Villa-Lobos Ramirez, played brilliantly by Sean Connery in the 80's film Highlander.  I used two or three different reference photos for this image and hope to finish it one day. 

Medium: Graphite on Sketch paper
Dated: unfinished
Original size: 14"x 11"

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Russell Crowe as Maximus in The Gladiator

This illustration of the Roman general Maximus pays tribute to the outstanding performance that Russell Crowe delivers as the enslaved general turned hero in the film Gladiator by Ridley Scott.  This piece was also inspired by the amazing music composed by Hans Zimmer and Lisa Gerrard for the film. 

Interestingly enough, while visiting Austin, Texas in August of 2000 I had the honor of presenting the only Artist Proof of this original to Russell before a concert he was performing with his band Thirty Odd Foot of Grunts.  He invited me to stay for the concert as his guest and while enjoying the delightful blues/rock they played from the VIP lounge, I had the chance to meet and speak with Ron Howard!    

Medium: Graphite and pastel on Bristol paper
Dated: 2000
Original size: 14"x 11"

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Adrian Paul as Duncan MacLeod in Highlander

Adrian Paul starred as the titular character on the hit 90's TV show Highlander: The Series. This illustration was a commission that I did for a friend that was in love with the show.  

At the time I did this commission, I had never seen the show and it wasn't until after I finished this piece that I was curious about it.  I think I ended up borrowing seasons 1-3 from a friend (this was before Netflix) and was "hooked" immediately. 

As a thank you gift, my friend asked Adrian to autograph one of my prints for me.  :)

Medium: graphite on Bristol paper
Dated: 1995
Original size: 10"x 8"

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Siouxsie & the Banshees: Face to Face

After I saw the film Batman Returns in the theater I was obsessed with Michelle Pfeiffer's portrayal of Catwoman and with Siouxsie & the Banshees' theme song Face to Face  scored for the film.  The song is haunting and beautiful.  It describes the dichotomy of Batman and Catwoman's complex relationship.  

This illustration was part of an assignment in my Commercial Art class where I had to make a template with cut outs and create "copies" of it.  Everything that I painted onto the paper represents all the areas a cut out with an exact knife.  Ugh. 

Medium: Acrylic on 2 ply sketch paper
Dated: 1992
Original size: 18"x 24"

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Brandon Lee as The Crow

This illustration is part of a portfolio set created to pay tribute to the memory of two extraordinary martial artists and action film stars.  Never again will the world know a father and son such as Bruce and Brandon Lee.  The legacy they leave behind will be remembered for all time. 

This portfolio, called "The Little Dragon", consists of six illustrations; three images of Bruce Lee (from The Green Hornet, Enter the Dragon, and a portrait) and three images of Brandon Lee (from The Crow, Rapid Fire, and a portrait).

Medium: Graphite and Prismacolor on sketch paper
Dated: 1995
Original size: 14"x 11"

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Brandon Lee in Rapid Fire

This illustration is part of a portfolio set created to pay tribute to the memory of two extraordinary martial artists and action film stars.  Never again will the world know a father and son such as Bruce and Brandon Lee.  The legacy they leave behind will be remembered for all time. 

This portfolio, called "The Little Dragon", consists of six illustrations; three images of Bruce Lee (from The Green Hornet, Enter the Dragon, and a portrait) and three images of Brandon Lee (from The Crow, Rapid Fire, and a portrait).

Medium: Graphite on sketch paper
Dated: 1997
Original size: 8"x 10"
Original Art: NFS
Signed/Numbered 8"x 10" Print: $10.00




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David Boreanaz as the Vampire Angel

David Boreanaz starred as the lead character on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer spin-off TV show Angel. This illustration pays tribute to the outstanding performance that David Boreanaz gave as the brooding vampire with a soul... Angel.   

Medium: Graphite on Bristol paper
Dated: 2000
Original size: 8"x 10"
Original price: $350
Signed/Numbered 8"x 10" Print: $10.00
Matted 8"x 10" Print: $15.00

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Gary Oldman as Vlad Dracula the Impaler

"We Draculs have a right to be proud! What devil or witch was ever so great as Attila, whose blood flows in these veins!" 

When Francis Ford Coppola decided to make Bram Stoker's Dracula, he made a movie legend. Considered to be one of the few Dracula films that follows the original novel, Coppola blended the history of Vlad the Impaler with that of Dracula. 

How do you cast such a diverse and interesting lead role? Give it to Gary Oldman, one of Britain's finest character actors! This illustration is a tribute to the outstanding performance that Gary Oldman gave in the film Bram Stoker's Dracula. 

Medium: acrylic on canvas
Dated: 1995
Original size: 16"x 20"
Original Art: Sold on eBay 2011

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Bruce Lee as Kato in The Green Hornet

This illustration is part of a portfolio set created to pay tribute to the memory of two extraordinary martial artists and action film stars.  Never again will the world know a father and son such as Bruce and Brandon Lee.  The legacy they leave behind will be remembered for all time. 

This portfolio, called "The Little Dragon", consists of six illustrations; three images of Bruce Lee (from The Green Hornet, Enter the Dragon, and a portrait) and three images of Brandon Lee (from The Crow, Rapid Fire, and a portrait).

Medium: Graphite on sketch paper
Dated: 1996
Original size: 8"x 10"
Original Art: NFS
Signed/Numbered 8"x 10" Print: $10.00




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Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon

This illustration is part of a portfolio set created to pay tribute to the memory of two extraordinary martial artists and action film stars.  Never again will the world know a father and son such as Bruce and Brandon Lee.  The legacy they leave behind will be remembered for all time. 

This portfolio, called "The Little Dragon", consists of six illustrations; three images of Bruce Lee (from The Green Hornet, Enter the Dragon, and a portrait) and three images of Brandon Lee (from The Crow, Rapid Fire, and a portrait).

Medium: Graphite on sketch paper
Dated: 1997
Original size: 8"x 10"
Original Art: NFS
Signed/Numbered 8"x 10" Print: $10.00




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Pierce Brosnan as Ian Fleming's James Bond

Pierce Brosnan ignited the screen when he took on the role he was born to play: Bond.  James Bond.  Ian Fleming's 007 has never looked so good!  

This illustration pays tribute to the terrific performance that Pierce Brosnan gave as James Bond with such film hits as GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World Is Not Enough, and Die Another Day. 

Medium: Graphite on sketch paper
Dated: 1996
Original size: 9"x 12"
Original Art: NFS
Prints: sold out

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Michael Praed as Robin Hood of Sherwood

Michael Praed is the Hooded Man in this illustration inspired by the celebrated BBC series Robin of Sherwood (which starred Michael Praed as Robin Hood, Clive Mantle as Little John, Judi Trott as Maid Marion, Jeremy Bullock as Edward of Wickham, Mark Ryan as Nasir, and Nicholas Grace as The Sheriff of Nottingham). 

Robin holds his legendary sword Albion, one of the mystical swords of Wayland.

Medium: graphite on Bristol paper
Dated: 1999
Original size: 8"x 10"
Original Art: In the collection of Catherine Woody

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