live caricatures at the Denver Zoo

Jackie Chan can be no more awesomer

"I am very lucky becoming a Jackie Chan."

                                    

                                      -Jackie Chan

Madonna

Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera

Frida Kahlo for Caricaturama Showdown 3000 FB weekly challenge

I had an idea for an illustration, and decided it would look striking on a wallet. Very pleased with the way this turned out.

Momma Hen's Blog Button

I've been working on getting freelance work and it's been picking up more and more every month. I have a couple shops on Etsy.com which is where I got this job. A creative lady named amy aka Momma Hen hired me first to draw her a cute caricature of her for the front of her popular blog, and just had me redesign her blog button. I thought it turned out well and it's different then my normal work, but probably more marketable.

Check out Momma Hen's blog at:
http://www.mommahenscoop.com/

Tim Tebow

caricature portrait I did of Broncos' new superstar Tim Tebow

Pin-stripped and painted Helmet

The idea for this helmet was derived by a good friend of mine,

Drew Roberts [ DrewARoberts.com ] and the I designed and executed it.

The helmet was $12 bought off craigslist and pin-stripping paint was used for painting. The designs are inspired by the native art we saw on totem poles on a trip to Canada. I am very proud of the way this turned out. Now all I need is a motorcycle.

Vincent Van Gogh

He wrapped the severed ear in newspaper and handed it to a prostitute named Rachel, asking her to "keep this object carefully"

Tom Waits

Tilliescope

This painting is done in acrylic on 48" x 30" board.

I know these dogs well, Tillie and Trixie, and wanted to portray them in their comfort zone, which is in their living room on the sofa.

Collaboration / Photography and Painting

This piece is a collaboration with the photographer Drew Roberts.

He lit and took the photo and I painted in the dress, smoke, peacock head and blood in with acrylic onto the original photo.

It is a new direction and would like to explore it more.

Check out Drew Roberts Photography site:

http://www.DrewARoberts.com/

A Royal Fairy Tale

Feeling Corel

I have been trying to learn Corel Painter. I did these in class last night, Digital life taught by Cliff Nielsen, and I think I'm finally getting the hang of it. I found the Sargent Brush tool under the Artist Brushes to work best for how I like to paint.