Daenerys Targaryen

I've recently completed my first Game of Thrones sketch card commission of Daenerys Targaryen. I think this is my best piece yet. Trying to master any medium has it's challenges and rewarding outcomes. This was completed with acrylic and colored pencils.

The BlackCat

A painting of the BlackCat done completed with acrylic paint.

Candy Girl

Below is a painting of a girl and her candies. I've been observing a variety of artists' works dealing dealing with candid shots of people. I'm still trying to reach my goal of a convincing yet powerful composition. This painting was completed with acrylics on 11x17inch multi media paper.

SHAZAAM!

Below is a painting of my brother-in-law as the Marvelous Shazaam!. Also is his daughter lovingly holding on...her hero. 11x17 acrylic on multi media board.

I recently completed a painting for a friend. This was done on illustration board using acrylic paints. I'm trying to push the boundaries of my abilities hoping to gain that "WOW" factor. Each project allows me to be creative and be one step closer to the "WOW."

Scarlet Witch

A painting of Marvel's Scarlet Witch. My efforts toward a more believable realism is what I continue to strive for.

Johnny Depp

A painting for a friend. Acrylic on canvas. 8x10. I think I'll begin painting various celebrities involved with show/movies I've seen. I'm still trying to better my skills with capturing likenesses.

Caricature Painting

A painting for a friend. My goals are to create works that have movement and great composition. This project is in the right direction in the development of my goals, I think. All in all, this turned out well. On to the next project...

Baby Portrait

A portrait for a friend.

A Family Portrait

Below is a portrait drawing for a friend.

A Friend

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

Administrator Pencil Finish

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. 

High School Graduate

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

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

Dog Portrait

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

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

Portrait

Portraits

Below are portraits I've done for family and friends.