Debbie and Bryan

Watercolor 16x20

A fun piece where I experimented a bit with granulation.

This was a piece I did as a private commission. It ended up on the front page of the Bedford Times Mail on September 10th. It was titled "Ten Years Remembered". To view the article go to: The Times Mail

Ellen

This was a commission for a good friend of mine. Its a portrait of her young grand kid. When I presented it she started to cry and gave me a big hug... Yep, you know when they cry, you got yourself a satisfied customer!

Bosco

He stunk so bad but was oh so cute!

New Portraits

These were commissions for my Uncle David. The two young boys are my cousins. I am currently taking on work so if you have inquires about commissions please feel free to contact me. Enjoy!

New Painting

This is a new painting to be featured in a show at the IVY Tech Learning Center in Columbus, Indiana. My new subject Sarah was the young lady in the painting. It is a 22"x28" size so I think I will charge big bucks for this one.

Sarah C.

This was a wash done of my good friend, Sarah. She will be the subject of an upcoming series I have planned and has also volunteered to be the subject for a character in a new comic book idea.

Thanks, Sarah!

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Jonah

Wow, its been a while folks!

I finished this in about 2 1/2 hrs. It was a fun project and I can see that I need some practice in spots. This may need a glaze??? We'll see.

I will try another this weekend and post.

JFK Wash

Hey everyone. Its been a month since my last post but its not for lack of being busy. Here is a new tidbit of work I'd been cranking out and I must say I really liked it. These washes are fun and quick. They also make a great gift. I will be going in to the Hobby Lobby today to see about teaching a workshop on this type of media. Enjoy! Click image to enlarge.

Beetleblog Spotlight: Chris Staggs

Title: Batman Montage

I think this will be a new feature here on my blog. I will showcase a personal friend's work once a month and list a link to their blog just because I'm a swell guy and I have very talented Pals!

Chris was a friend of mine from the Joe Kubert School a few years back and is an amazing artist. Staggs was a real cut up and was always cracking jokes but regardless, I always saw him working hard. He now resides in California and is finishing up his education. I'm sure Chris will have little trouble finding work as a professional. Please check him out at:

http://bolognafingers.blogspot.com/

Bravo Chris!

New "Jeremy Buck and the Bang" Art

This was another piece I created for the band. It was done in photoshop and took a considerable length of time to complete. A family issue and computer problems slowed this one up a bit. Enjoy! Click on the image to enlarge.

Happy Birthday, Honest Abe!

This was a wash on chip board I finished today. I felt the subject was appropriate. I have to do a demo next month on this technique at the Bloomington Watercolor Society and this was an example to show as a teaser. Enjoy! click image to enlarge.

Dr. Sketchy's Anti Art School Poster

This is a poster I designed today for my upcoming Dr. Sketchy's event. I put a nice Art Nouveau touch on this one and I'm very happy with it. Dr Sketchy's is burlesque style figure drawing that is held at local establishments, cafe's, (if you have Dr. Sketchy in your town, that is). Its a departure from the more traditional figure drawing session in which everyone must be quiet and the model sits there like a gunny sack for three hours while you have to jockey for position amongst your classmates... I also got a parking ticket the other night so I'm through with that bull,,, but I digress.

Hope you enjoy this poster. Click image to enlarge

Jeremy Buck & the Bang 2009

Here is a piece I worked on over the weekend for JB&B. They've added a new member (guitarist Jeff George) and have asked for updated material. They've always been fun to work with and I hope they return to the Midwest soon! More to come...
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Bullitt

I heard that McQueen did his own driving stunts in Bullitt. I've been meaning to do a Steve McQueen and finally got around to it. Hope you like it! Click image to enlarge.

New Painting (first oil!)

Hey there! I just finished my first complete oil painting and man, am I relieved at how it turned out... and its also a commission! Painting your first oil is like riding your first roller coaster...scary but when its finished you can't wait to try it again. Oils are very forgiving and I can't wait to do another!

Gainesville's Favorite Son

I just watched the new documentary, "Runnin' Down a Dream" and realized that I've never drawn this guy. If you haven't seen the movie, check it out!Cilck image to enlarge

Halloween Kabuki Study

This is my study of David Mack's creator owned character, Kabuki. I met David last month in Columbus, Ohio and picked his brain a bit about painting and comics. He was a real pleasure to talk to and his advice was invaluable. Thanks, David!

David's work has been exhibited all over the world and his talent can also be seen in Marvel comics' Daredevil: "Parts of a Hole" among others. Check out his site in my list of links.

Grandma Lillian 1920-2008

Miss you.

New Avenues

Recently I started apprenticing at a local tattoo studio and am learning quite a bit. I really like the work and it is a great departure from my last daytime job as a picture framer. I was asked by the studio owner to cook up some designs to be printed on shirts. You see, a little promotion for the shop never hurts. Its a quick way to show my chops and earn my keep. Here are a few designs. Click to enlarge.