Wayne Beeman's Sketchbook

The One That Got Away

2012-01-25T23:17:00.000-08:00

A play cover written by Eddie McPherson. The synopsis goes something like this:
A headline in the state newspaper reads, “Annual Fishing Tournament Expecting Record Number of Female Participants.” This news is great for women who love the sport of fishing. It’s even better news for men who love the sport of “picking up chicks”. When Brad and his buddies hear the news, they pack their backpacks and head to Weiss Lake where the tournament is being held. Because the guys know that the women at the tournament will be impressed with men who exude expert fishing knowledge, they conduct research by picking up a couple of fishing magazines at the local Seven Eleven. They figure by the time the “chicks” find out the men know nothing about fishing they have already won them over with their “charm and animal magnetism.” But when one of the men’s inept cousin tags along unintentionally and then accidentally spills the beans to the women about the men’s intentions, the weekend becomes more than anyone bargained for. And then Brad’s fiancée shows up. The women have a plan to put the ego-filled fellows in their place - - and it’s not going to be pretty.

Welcome Home

2012-01-06T16:07:00.000-08:00

This painting was my interpretation of my wife's dream she had about heaven. Acrylic on canvas.

Rainbow Trout

2011-12-31T13:17:00.000-08:00

Below is a painting of a rainbow trout. Acrylic on a saw blade.

Beowulf on a Budget

2011-12-26T12:49:00.000-08:00

A play cover commission written by Eddie McPherson.

Logo for a Business

2011-12-24T14:52:00.000-08:00

A few logo concepts for a business.

Christmas Card

2011-12-21T16:20:00.000-08:00

A Christmas Card Creation for 2011.

Large Mouth Bass

2011-12-18T06:45:00.000-08:00

Blade painting for a friend.

Beowulf on a Budget

2011-12-17T01:27:00.000-08:00

A cover for a play by Eddie McPherson

The synopsis goes something like this:

Beowulf, the classic hero, kills the ferocious monster Grendel — but in a funny slapstick comedy? This adaptation becomes a farce when someone steals all the costumes and props the night before the show. But the show must go on! It gets even more hilarious every moment. Imagine Beowulf using a plastic bucket for his helmet, a mop for his sword, and his armor is a suit of mail (letters and postcards). The Director, acting as the narrator, helps the actors agonize through the preposterous adventure. The characters, dressed in appropriate costumes using impossible props, bravely accomplish their mission. Every student will want to read the true Beowulf story after this delightful fiasco.

Baby Portrait

2011-12-13T18:43:00.000-08:00

A portrait for a friend.

Shoestring Theatre

2011-12-07T19:33:00.001-08:00

A cover for a play by Eddie McPherson. The synopsis goes something like this:
Sanders is very upset. The budget for his opening show of the new theatre season is being cut by eighty percent. This particular play is to be an epic retelling of the timeless classic, "Cinderella," an expensive show that includes grand costumes, elaborate sets, and high-priced special effects. But how is he expected to pull off such a spectacle with practically no money? To add insult to injury, Sanders learns that the reason his budget is cut is because Mrs. Brakes, the executive director of the theatre, and her pal Bonnie, the president of the board of directors, have embezzled the "Cinderella" money to fund a nice long cruise in the Caribbean. Sanders is outraged and decides to take matters into his own hands. "If it's a low-budget show they want, it's a low-budget show they'll get," he tells a friend. He rounds up some local yokels with no acting experience and casts them in the show. He uses cardboard boxes for the set, paper confetti and flashlights for special effects, and a child's wagon for the royal carriage in which Cinderella rides to the ball. Cinderella's "beautiful" gown is even worse. But revenge turns from sweet to bitter when Sanders learns that the trip planned was a surprise for him and his wife. Too late, the show has already opened. What a disaster ... that is until the reviews come in and the show is the hit of the season!

A Family Portrait

2011-12-05T03:06:00.000-08:00

Below is a portrait drawing for a friend.

Christmas in Cricket County

2011-11-20T17:24:00.000-08:00

A cover commission for a play written by Eddie McPherson.
The synopsis goes something like this:
Hillbilly hilarity abounds in this down-home drama with broadly played characters. It's a clash of cultures when the well-heeled preppie city cousins take a limo to their country cousins' home for the reading of their Uncle Zeke's will on Christmas Eve. When they discover that they are to receive only one hundred thousand dollars apiece, they throw a tantrum over such a "small" amount of money -- but the country cousins are thankful for their fifty dollars to buy new coats and shoes. In their tradition, the country cousins perform a simple Nativity reenactment for the city kids. Only then do the preppie cousins understand what it means to give without reservation or condition. A surprise twist at the end gives the country kids an unexpected bonus.

T-shirt Design

2011-11-17T15:38:00.000-08:00

A t-shirt design for the high school FFA students.

I Was A Teenage Chameleon

2011-11-14T17:29:00.000-08:00

A cover commission for a play by Eddie McPherson.
The synopsis goes something like this:
Average Joe and Jane Doe are ordinary teenagers who want to fit in. Their dreams of becoming popular overshadow everything else in their lives. Joe’s ultimate goal is to make the school’s paddleball team (playing paddleball is the ultimate in coolness at Typical High). Meanwhile Jane will sacrifice her lifelong friendship with her nerdy BFF, Eunice, in order to be accepted by the most popular girls in school.
The Symbolic Ladder of Popularity stands on stage throughout the play reminding the protagonists (as well as the audience) of their ultimate goal. They MUST reach the top of that ladder – no matter what the cost.

A Friend

2011-11-08T19:50:00.000-08:00

Below is a portrait of a friend. Testing out different materials and mediums to create portraits.

Boba Fett

2011-11-07T18:36:00.000-08:00

A sketch concept using my new experimental tools.

The Cow Tippers

2011-11-03T02:35:00.000-07:00

A play cover commission written by Eddie McPherson. The synopsis goes something like this:
Mrs. Brown has moved to Hoke's Bluff to study rural school life. She's used to schools equipped with state-of-the-art computer labs and up-to-date technology. At Hoke's Bluff, however, high tech is an intercom system consisting of an aluminum can with a piece of string attached. On the first day of school, the sheriff shows up looking for leads to cow-tipping pranks. Her study of "these people" may be more than she bargained for. But as relationships are built, Mrs. Brown not only teaches her students a few lessons, but she learns a few of her own. And when Clyde, the school janitor, has eyes for her, she also discovers that there's more on these people's minds than just cow tipping.

Jugger Naught

2011-10-28T12:00:00.000-07:00

Below is a new card board cut-out for the Troy Intermediate School Art Room. This time...the ferocious Jugger Naught.

Another Play Cover Commission

2011-10-23T15:59:00.000-07:00

Below is the finished cover commission for a play by Eddie McPherson.

Troy Trojan Concept Idea

2011-10-17T19:21:00.000-07:00

Below is a new t-shirt concept for the Troy Intermediate School.

Cricket County Academy Play Cover

2011-10-15T10:32:00.000-07:00

Another play cover commission for a play by Eddie McPherson. The synospis of the play goes something like this:
When Elkin inherits huge wealth from Uncle Zeke, he enrolls his hillbilly cousins into the highbrow private school, Gold-Leaf Academy. The school wants to reject the kinfolk when their cultural gap becomes a “black hole” of hilarious miscommunication. But when the school administration discovers that super-rich Elkin may endow the academy, everything changes. Cousin Fester even wins the "Prince Charming" role in the school production of Rapunzel as his sisters become the "Evil Witches." The country cousins have never been in a school play, so everything turns comically chaotic. Despite his ineptness, hayseed Fester wins the affection of the class beauty, Kayla, who plays the "Princess." Kayla chooses Fester to be her date to the school dance. Then Fester decides to take all the girls to the dance in his limo. The school snobs who ridiculed them learn that homespun charm and courtesy wins the day.

A cover commission for a two-act play.

2011-10-12T15:04:00.000-07:00

The play is about a young girl and boy whose parents refuse to let them get married because they root for opposing college football teams.

Play Cover

2011-10-02T03:17:00.000-07:00

A cover for a play by Eddie McPherson.
The play details can be viewed at:
http://www.pioneerdrama.com/SearchDetail.asp?pc=DIVINESTEL&id=0

Play Cover

2011-09-26T03:14:00.000-07:00

Below is a cover I've recently completed for a play cover written by Eddie McPherson. This specific play can be viewed at: http://www.hitplays.com/default.aspx?pg=fr-t

9-11 Tribute

2011-09-09T18:35:00.000-07:00

Below is a cartoon honoring the lives of 9-11 10th Anniversary. This appeared in the Morning Times Newspaper edition on September 10, 2011.

Eagles Wings

2011-08-27T11:54:00.000-07:00

The painting below is completed. This painting is inspired by Isaiah 40:31. In the near future I plan on getting a large print of this to hang in the church I attend.

Batgirl has arrived

2011-08-19T06:19:00.001-07:00

Batgirl will be on display at the Troy Intermediate School. I'm not sure what's she's going to say, but I hope to have something catchy for the kids.

Smurfs are coming to town

2011-08-16T07:06:00.000-07:00

Below are cardboard cut-outs of the Smurfs. This will be part of a display outside the art room above the display cases.

Captain America

2011-08-06T06:57:00.000-07:00

The new school year is quickly approaching and there's much to be done. Below is a cut-out to excite kids about the new year.

The finished memorial painting is complete.

2011-07-11T07:55:00.000-07:00

New Promo Material

2011-06-28T09:42:00.000-07:00

Below is a promotional card being sent to various publishers.

Children

2011-06-25T12:08:00.000-07:00

The finished memorial painting is complete.

Below is the under painting before I begin adding color.

I've been asked to create a memorial painting for a lady that recently passed on. This lady was very influential in my life. She loved children and was my Sunday School teacher and friend. She used to bring along candy and drawing paper during the church services that I attended as a young boy. This was where I got my start as an artist. Below is the concept sketch of the painting I attend to start. These children will be looking at the pages of a picture Bible.

Rusty Pal

2011-06-21T08:30:00.000-07:00

A painting I started earlier this year.

Lil Boy Captain America

2011-06-16T05:26:00.000-07:00

Below is a painting of my son as Captain America. We've collected quite a wardrobe of costumes. Mainly of superheros.

Cartoon Poster

2011-05-22T05:45:00.000-07:00

The 2010-2011 cartoon poster is finally completed. Below is the finished piece of all the 8th grade students from this year. I really enjoy creating this type of work. For one, it provides me the opportunity to "stay up with the times" in the mind of an 8th grader. It is also a wonderful reminder of all the great memories I've had with each of these students in the classroom. Each student brings their own unique personalities.

Administrator Pencil Finish

2011-05-07T05:24:00.000-07:00

Below is the final pencil drawing of an administrator friend. As an educator myself, I'm familiar with the variety of behaviors that exist among children. The faces may change, sometimes not, but the behaviors are strangely similar. To capture this reality, I've tried to capture some of the expressions and behaviors that exist among children. As I think about these qualities that flourish in schools, it brings a smile to my face and joy to my soul.

The Administrator

2011-05-01T14:18:00.000-07:00

Below is the development of a drawing for a friend of mine. My goal is to depict a variety of personalities, in a fun but truthful way, that an administrator might be confronted with. I'll post the completed piece soon.

Motocross

2011-04-17T17:25:00.000-07:00

Below is a graphic completed for a motocross team. Creating this was fun. The most challenging part was to edit the sponsor logos in away to suggest being bent by the force of the cyclone. The other challenging part was filling the graphic with a lot of dirt keeping in mind the twist and turn of the cyclone.

The Action Bible

2011-04-08T13:01:00.000-07:00

I recently bought an Action Bible. It's the Bible in comic form. Over 750 pages of amazing graphic art...and it stays true to the Biblical accounts. The artist is Sergio Cariello. He's worked at DC and Marvel Comics. He's attended the Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art. Published by David C. Cook. The Action Bible really brings the Word of God to life.

Mural

2011-03-28T10:57:00.000-07:00

Below is a mural painted for the "Destresser" room at Troy Middle School. The purpose of this mural is to create an environment that is calming and relaxing.

Heavenly Abode

2011-03-24T05:02:00.000-07:00

A concept sketch for a friend involving her family members that have passed on into the safe arms of Jesus Christ. This is the preliminary sketch before the approval and before the painting stage.

Joe Paterno

2011-03-12T15:46:00.000-08:00

Here's another cut-out for the middle school to foster a lighter atmosphere with the quickly approaching PSSAs.

Another Cut-out

2011-03-07T06:26:00.000-08:00

Another cut-out to raise awareness of the PSSAs that are quickly approaching. About 6 feet tall.

Justin Bieber cut-out

2011-03-05T07:24:00.000-08:00

Here's a cut-out of Justin Bieber. This was created for the upcoming PSSAs at the Troy Middle School. My hope is to excite students about the PSSAs and make the atmosphere of the up and coming test more positive.

Young Jedi

2011-02-25T19:17:00.000-08:00

A painting for a friend.

Little Warriors

2011-02-12T06:24:00.001-08:00

A painting of my children. They are quite the little warriors...not to be mistake for barbarians.

Spidey Friend

2011-02-02T09:49:00.000-08:00

A painting of a friend as our friendly neighborhood Spider-man. This was painted with acrylic on canvas.

Trojan Wrestler

2011-01-02T01:13:00.000-08:00

Trojan Warrior Tech Department

2011-01-01T04:42:00.000-08:00

The cartoons below were created for the Troy District Tech Department.

Doe and her fawn

2010-12-21T17:14:00.000-08:00

Rabbit

2010-12-18T06:33:00.000-08:00

Below is a painting on a saw blade I did for a friend.

Christmas Cover

2010-12-04T11:10:00.000-08:00

For my church, I've been asked to create a cover design for this year's Christmas program. Below is the concept idea.

Cowboy Painting

2010-12-02T16:50:00.000-08:00

Below is a painting I finished for a friend. It was painted on a 50inch saw blade.

Battle Cat

2010-11-25T17:45:00.000-08:00

A painting of my son on Battlecat.

Iron Man

2010-10-03T14:19:00.000-07:00

Upcoming this week is our Troy Middle School Book Fair. To kick it off, I've created this life size Iron Man.

Troy Mascott

2010-09-28T23:47:00.001-07:00

Troy Mascot

2010-09-24T20:49:00.000-07:00

Here's another concept sketch of the Trojan.

Trojan Mascot

2010-09-24T19:24:00.001-07:00

Here's a concept idea for the Troy Trojan Mascot. This is a start of many that I'm in the process of creating for the Troy School District.

Panther Concept

2010-09-19T03:19:00.000-07:00

Here's a character mascot I created for a varsity wrestling team. One of these will be printed on t-shirts.

Character Concept Images

2010-09-12T14:42:00.000-07:00

Below are concept images I created.

Dusty Roads

2010-08-29T03:49:00.000-07:00

Here's an editorial cartoon I created for the Morning Times Newspaper. With the potential increase of water trucks in the area, Sayre and Athens my face possible road problems such as the one depicted in the cartoon below.

Editorial Cartoons #2

2010-08-20T11:36:00.000-07:00

My third self-published book is available. It is a culmination of my second year of creating editorial cartoons for the Sayre Morning Times Newspaper.

Click on the following link to see sample images as well as a summary of this new release.
http://www.indyplanet.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=3992

Food Menu

2010-08-15T16:20:00.000-07:00

Below are food menu displays for the Troy Middle School. These are to help students quickly notice food placements in the lunch line. Newbies will especially benefit from such displays.

The Bus

2010-07-25T04:08:00.000-07:00

Here's an illustration I did for a friend to help with school bus safety. School's about a month away.

Sequential Art

2010-07-21T09:09:00.000-07:00

Here are a few pages from a comic I had been working on. My wife was the writer. We're still in the development stages of this comic.

Mural

2010-07-16T06:38:00.000-07:00

I had the honor to create a new sign promoting the Mt. Pisgah 4H Club. This will be displayed in the 4h building in Troy. Though I've never been part of 4h I'm anticipating my involvement in a few years with my children. My wife was a big 4h participant.

Submission

2010-07-06T14:24:00.000-07:00

Here's another concept piece. This will be submitted in the Starcraft art contest.

Starcraft

2010-06-25T18:30:00.000-07:00

A friend of mine asked me to create a concept for a Starcraft contest. They'll be releasing a 2nd edition to the Starcraft sega and to create interest they're asking artists to submit artwork. I thought this to be great to try my hand at this type of theme and see where it may go.

Promo Card

2010-06-15T18:24:00.000-07:00

I'm putting together a few ideas to promote my talent to a variety of companies. Below is what've come up with to help with mailing convenience. This will be a postcard sent to specific companies. My hope is to expand my opportunities in the commercial world.

Space and Astronomy

2010-06-09T08:54:00.000-07:00

I'm teaching at an art camp this year. The theme is Space and Astronomy. I'll be introducing pastels and a project that relates to the theme. To prepare, I came up with these concepts.

The Duke

2010-06-01T03:43:00.000-07:00

Here's a life size painting I did for a co-worker. She's into the Old Wild West. Keeping with this kind of theme, she's placing this cut-out in her stable barn. I'm sure it will be placed in a safe area.

Bow Hunter

2010-05-31T06:35:00.000-07:00

Here's a painting I did for a friend.

X-Men

2010-05-29T04:41:00.000-07:00

I try to keep developing my ability to draw the human figure and faces. Looking through a magazine I found these two poses from the X-Men movie.

High School Graduate

2010-05-14T18:35:00.000-07:00

This is a portrait drawing for a high school graduate of 2010...a gift really. I've known here since she was in the sixth grade. My how time seems to fly by.

Cardinal's Fan

2010-05-05T13:32:00.000-07:00

Here's a portrait of a Louisville Cardinals' fan.

Troy Middle School

2010-04-26T20:15:00.000-07:00

Below is my attempt at creating a caricature poster of eight grade students at Troy Middle School. I got the idea from my high school art teacher. The kids at school spend a good amount of time looking at this piece. Each eighth grade student will receive one of these posters.

House

2010-04-24T08:59:00.000-07:00

Here's a watercolor/mixed media painting I did for a friend of mine. I always like adding trees from the backside of a house. It seems to "hug" it and create more of an interesting and balanced composition.

Editorial Cartoon

2010-04-10T13:34:00.000-07:00

There's a series of changes that are proposed for a 25 year lease contract with the Casella Waste Systems Inc. that operates the county landfill located in the town of Chemung. This contract with the proposed modifications could cost the county millions. Here's a cartoon I created based on this very topic. This cartoon appeared in the Morning Times Paper on April 10.

Young Authors' Reception

2010-04-02T00:46:00.000-07:00

Recently, I had the wonderful opportunity to speak at the Young Authors' Reception. This reception took place at the Bradford County Library. I was able to present my own writings as well as my artwork. Afterwards I was able to speak to a few of the aspiring authors. I suggested that if they ever needed an illustrator in the future...just contact me and I'll be willing to help.

Here's the link.

http://thedailyreview.com/news/authors-honored-at-reception-1.657337

Princess Leia

2010-03-31T08:20:00.000-07:00

Another cut out for the PSSAs. We created Princess Leia a bit differenlty. Instead of a white flowing robe, we spiced her up a bit and gave her an outfit worthy of a true girl jedi. Go girl power!

Horse Painting

2010-03-29T18:14:00.000-07:00

Recently, I completed a cut out for a client. Though, this took some time to put together I enjoyed the challenge. I've been trying to improve on my skills when it comes to painting a likeness of people. The more I practice, the more I understand the structure of the human face and how it interacts with shadows and lights. My goal is to create such a photo realistic portrait that it is difficult to tell the difference between the actual photograph and the painting. For now, this painting reflects my current ability.

A closer shot.

an even closer shot.

Another Cut Out

2010-03-23T08:36:00.000-07:00

Continuing with the Star Wars theme, we created another cut out for the PSSAs. This time C3P0 and R2-D2 make their appearance at Troy Middle School.

Credits for Character Concept

2010-03-20T07:16:00.000-07:00

Check out the article in the Towanda Daily Review. There's a comment about my contribution to the new Troy School District Website. The comment is located in the middle of the article.

The Troy Website is: www.troyareasd.org.

Also, here's the article link:http://thedailyreview.com/news/new-troy-web-site-unveiled-1.688324

Below is the character concept.

Star Wars Theme

2010-03-19T06:03:00.000-07:00

PSSA's are quickly approaching. To make it a positive experience, we've decided to create a Star Wars Theme this year.

Ram-man

2010-02-28T05:02:00.000-08:00

Ram-man is a character from He-man and the Masters of the Universe. My son got this character for his birthday. The new set of He-man figures are detailed. Since I don't have 3-d figures available for me to practice with, I decided to use this action-figure as my model.

Troy Mascot

2010-02-20T12:46:00.000-08:00

Since being employed at the Troy Area School District, I've had the privilege to get involve with a variety of endeavors. One such endeavor is the creation of the school's mascot. This is currently used on middle school t-shirts, school store sign, and the new updated site.

Computer Graphics

2010-02-20T12:41:00.000-08:00

Below are graphics that I've been working on for the Troy Area School District. They've recently updated their website. I must say that the update is very accommodating to users.

Battle Cat

2010-02-13T12:31:00.000-08:00

I grew up with He-man and the Masters of the Universe. That was in the 80's. Then in 2002 I saw a new adaptation of He-man. The characters were much the same, but there were still some differences. Recently, I purchased all four seasons of the 2002-2004 adaption. The animation, sound effects, and story line are better, in my opinion. My son, like his father, loves He-man. He wanted me to draw battle cat for him. I did. Then, I thought of painting one of him sitting atop of battlecat. Below is a concept sketch of the idea.

Haiti

2010-01-23T08:01:00.000-08:00

With the devastation in Haiti I thought this concept provides a light in a time of darkness. This cartoon appeared in the Morning Times Newspaper today (January 23, 2010). I do hope this cartoon provides encouragement to many who are hurting and are looking forward to the day when there will be no more death, mourning, crying, or pain.

Spiderboy

2010-01-16T13:07:00.000-08:00

I've been motivated to try my hand at realism with oil paints so I thought why not try it with my very own son. I have to say that painting realism with oils is a bit challenging especially when it comes to faces. Creating flesh tones isn't my toughest challenge, it's seeing the implied lines created by lights and shadow. Also, when looking at flesh, it isn't just one color, but made of multiple hues of reds, browns, yellow etc. I'm fairly pleased with this painting, but I would like to improve on my technique. Creating this painting has caused me to be more observant with faces. So if you catch me staring, it's because I'm trying to be a better painter of portraits.

Kiss

2009-12-30T11:05:00.000-08:00

I started this painting about a year ago. Within a few days I stopped working on it. Now I've finally had time to finish it and I'm fairly pleased with it. I notice areas that I need to work on and hope to perfect with the next painting.

Digital Coloring

2009-12-29T05:14:00.000-08:00

Here's the digital colored version with title for the book cover I've been working on. I've also included just the title image.

Children's Book Concept Pages

2009-12-27T13:03:00.000-08:00

Here are a few concept pages I created for an author.

Character Concept

2009-12-26T17:48:00.000-08:00

Here's the inked version of the cover. Currently, I'm working on the digital process for the cover.

Here's a character concept idea I'm working on. A friend of mine wrote a story. She wanted a cover that would portray the characters. It's wonderful to work with someone that allows for artistic freedom. Next I'll begin the inking process.

Walton's Mountain

2009-12-19T06:47:00.000-08:00

Here's a painting I did for a friend of mine. I've always had a hard time painting. Usually my paintings come out fairly good. I think what I have the most difficult time is the time and patience. I enjoy painting, but then I cringe to paint at times. This painting in particular is unique. Placing the "Walton Mountain" over top of the painting was a step of faith. I've never done a painting like this, but I thought I'd try it. I think it has potential.

Dog Portrait

2009-12-12T17:49:00.000-08:00

Here's a portrait I drew for a friend of mine. Drawing the hair on dogs are a bit challenging for me. Mostly the fine hair on these two dogs. I think people are easier for me to draw and create shadows because their faces are smooth, but creating an illusion of hair on these dogs required a different approach. To make for a more challenging project was the size. This portrait is a 22 inches by 30 inches. This is the biggest portrait I've done.

Jonathon

2009-12-08T16:37:00.000-08:00

Here's a portrait I was asked to draw. I like the whole fireman outfit.

Portrait

2009-12-05T17:26:00.001-08:00

Veteran's Day

2009-11-11T16:43:00.000-08:00

These are cut-outs I created for a Veteran's Day Program at Troy Middle School.

Art News

2009-11-05T02:42:00.000-08:00

Recently, I was interviewed by Eric Hrin from the Towanda Daily Review. I thought it was a great opportunity to share what students and I are creating at the Troy Middle School. You can read the article at the following address: http://www.thedailyreview.com/news/new_art_teacher_on_board_in_troy