Nehvahn Vasco D'lavar in Ravenloft

This illustration was done for the character I played in the AD&D campaign setting, Ravenloft.    

Medium: Graphite on sketch paper
Dated: 1993
Original size: 8"x 6"

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Christy 2

This illustration is another tribute to one of my early influences,  Patrick Nagel.  I loved the challenge of seeing the world through Patrick's eyes and his style helped me to better understand both composition and anatomy. 

This portrait is one of my favorite models in the 80's and 90's, Christy Turlington. 

Medium: Ink on Canson marker paper
Dated: 1995
Original size: 14"x 11"

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Sarah

This illustration is another tribute to one of my early influences,  Patrick Nagel.  I loved the challenge of seeing the world through Patrick's eyes and his style helped me to better understand both composition and anatomy.  

Medium: Ink on Canson marker paper
Dated: 1995
Original size: 12"x 9"

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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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Nehvahn Vasco D'lavar at Night

This illustration was done for the character I played in the AD&D campaign setting, Ravenloft.    

Medium: Graphite on sketch paper
Dated: 1993
Original size: 12"x 9"

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Martin L Gore of Depeche Mode

I have been a fan of of the British band Depeche Mode ever since I purchased the LP "People are People" back in 1984.  In the late 80's and early 90's I drew portraits of the band members and even illustrated some of their songs.  In 1991, I decided to draw my most ambitious portrait yet, one done on a scale of 18" x 24" and my subject was my favorite composer and songwriter, Martin Gore.  The result is the illustration you see below.

   

I had the opportunity to meet the band, Depeche Mode, in 1993 when I won front row tickets and a back stage pass to a concert they performed in Houston for the Songs of Faith and Devotion tour.  I brought the portrait below to the show along with some of those song illustrations I mentioned.  The band loved them and Martin kindly autographed his portrait for me (his signature is on the lower left).

Medium: Graphite on sketch paper
Dated: 1991
Original size: 24"x 18"

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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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Sting as Anne Rice's The Vampire Lestat

"That night the vampire returned to work the dark gift on Louis." We see the vampire known as Lestat consider the consequences of the act, but only for a second! 

My illustration was inspired by Anne Rice's Interview With the Vampire and the idea of what Sting would have looked like, had he played the vampire on Broadway as it was proposed many years ago.  

In November of 1999, as fate would have it, after listening to Sting play at the Jones Hall in Houston, I crossed paths with the man himself in an elevator!   He invited me to have drinks with him and his band and I was able to give him one of the only two artist proofs of the limited edition print series.  The other Artist Proof was a gift to Anne Rice. 

Medium: watercolor and ink on sketch paper
Dated: 1995
Original size: 14"x 11"

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Face Study in Watercolor

This illustration was timed portrait.  I wanted to test myself on whether or not I could paint a portrait in watercolor.  I also wanted to know how long would it take.  This was 2 hours and 30 minutes.     

Medium: Watercolor on Crescent board
Dated: 2003
Original size: 12"x 9"

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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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Sting Portrait

During the early 80's I fell in love with the music of The Police and when the band broke up I continued to follow Sting on his solo journey.  He is a prodigy of sorts with a gift for lyrics, composition, and performance.  This is one of my homages to him as a musician.  I hope to finish this one day.

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

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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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Paulina

This illustration was another tribute to one of my early influences,  Patrick Nagel.  It also was the first time I drew one in a large scale format.  I loved the challenge of seeing the world through Patrick's eyes and his style helped me to better understand both composition and anatomy. 

This portrait is one of my favorite models in the 80's and 90's, Paulina Porizkova.

Medium: Ink and prismacolor on sketch paper
Dated: 1992
Original size: 9"x 12"
Original Art: NFS

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Depeche Mode: Martin Gore Performing Live

This is an illustration that I drew of Martin Gore performing on stage for the Music for the Masses concert tour. 

Medium: Graphite on sketch paper
Dated: 1991
Original size: 9"x 12"
Original Art: NFS

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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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Danoir

This illustration was done as a quick character portrait for an AD&D game I was playing.  

Medium: Graphite on vellum paper
Dated: 1993
Original size: 6"x 8"
Original Art: NFS

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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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Vasco

This illustration is another tribute to one of my early influences,  Patrick Nagel.  I loved the challenge of seeing the world through Patrick's eyes and his style helped me to better understand composition, anatomy, and shadow effects.   

This illustration in particular was done for an AD&D character in the campaign setting Ravenloft.

Medium: Ink on Vellum paper
Dated: 1993
Original size: 9"x 12"
Original Art: NFS

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