Welcome to my art blog.

Hello, and welcome to my art blog. Here, you can find samples of some of my work.

For a unique gift, I can offer you a custom poster of your athlete or sportsman. Provided a photograph of your subject, I will produce a watercolor portrait and create a piece depicting them doing what they love. The work is done on commission, and finished pieces are available at various sizes, layouts, and providing various details, such as position, school or team name, team motto, stats, and other information. Please contact me for pricing and options.

Friday, June 19, 2009

My latest poster...

Here's another football-themed project, for one of the Boys...
These are a ton of fun to do. I actually did two versions of this poster, and couldn't decide which I liked best...




Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Another new project--also for my daughter.



Basketball seems to be "her thing." She had a wonderful experience. It was a lot of fun watching her learn a new sport.




One of my latest projects...

This is a recent project for my daughter. Her soccer team last year was the SYCAMORES, and the team name offered an opportunity for me to play with its appearance in the final piece.



Tuesday, January 20, 2009

The Process

My projects are typically produced in the following way:

Once I have acquired a suitable photograph of the subject, I produce a rough pencil sketch, which is then refined. After I have achieved the desired level of detail, the completed sketch is scanned and cleaned up on the computer.

The finished pencil sketch is then printed, and the painting process begins. After the painting is finished, this version is likewise scanned. Where requested, background effects (team logo, team name, etc.) are applied behind the painted figure, unless a complete photo-realistic background has been requested. The finished piece is then positioned on the poster, and the team/school name and player/athlete name (and number, or position) are applied to the poster, and a proof is prepared for the customer.

Friday, January 16, 2009

A Recent Project




This is a recent effort, actually done for my son. This format is one I often follow for my projects -- team or school name, often with the school logo, followed by the main features of the piece -- the athlete or sportsman, preferably in action. Other options available include the athlete's name and number, position, and stats or awards. The final version of this piece was produced at 16 x 20 inches.


Monday, January 5, 2009

Gallery

These are samples of several projects I have completed over the last few months. New projects are in process now, so keep an eye on the main page for updates.