Brazil Illustrations

These were some out -of-me-head creations inspired by my latest trip down south.

Brazil Trip Sketches

My brother-in -law got married down in the Brazilian State of Rio Grade do Sul. We went down and spend 10 days with my wife's family. These are some selections from my sketchbook of the city of Pelotas, which is abundant in 19th century architecture, interesting sculptures and ornate fountains. I hope you can read my small and antiquated handwriting.

James Madison

James Madison, 9"x12" Acrylic on Illustration Board

Does anyone else hate how photos and scans of paintings just sap the life out of your work?  I guess that means I didn't do my job as an illustrator, one of my teachers once told me that it should look better in the reproduction. Oh well, next time I guess.  

Anyway, this was a quick 24 hour painting I did as a commission. Since I haven't put up a painting in awhile, I thought I share this with you all. It's a picture of James Madison writing the Constitution.  

As requested

Thanks to my friend Houston I have to start posting again.( He apparently represents the masses)  I've been busy with assignments, art related both art related and not. This is a sketch for some freelance work, but they're not going to use this one, so I figured I'd let people see it cause it's not going to be published with the rest.  

Summer's End

Well, I know I haven't posted in a good while. I had to pretty much abandon the blog for a month or so because my wife had school and work, so i had to take more complete dominion of domestic engineering and tending to my daughter. In fact she's on my lap right now making sure I can't type.

Any who, I thought that a(n) heroic farmer in harvest mode would be good end of summer fare. I hope you enjoy. oh, and if you can name the artist and the painting I primarily ripped off, I'll send you a cookie.

cheers

daily sketch #34 and #35

I like these two different head shapes, they're somewhat f a departure to my usual.

daily sketch # 34

This is actually a comission for an old freind of mine. He and his wife are about to welcome a new addition to thier family so this is in lue of that occasion. I'll show you what it looks like when it's all fantastic and painted.

daily sketch #33

i really liked this doodle, so i thought I 'd share it.

daily sketch #32

A Victorian seaside getaway. Well by sea-side I mean in-sea, and by getaway, I mean really away.

daily sketch #31

Was feeling blah today, did draw much or paint at all.