The star who was forgotten.

I came across a beautiful photo of an old Hollywood starlet. Kay Francis is her name. She was Warner Brothers studio biggest female movie star in the 1930's. But after only about five years another woman came along at Warner, Betty Davis. I think that says it all. I just wanted to shine a little light on Kay as a tribute to a woman who was a big part in the history of film.

Santa Clause

I have always seen Santa Clause reading his gift list. But I had another idea, to see him how he is before bed. I did not know what I would have him read. In the end it seemed natural to me that it would be the Bible.

The next one is the usual where he is checking his list. I was tired when I started drawing this. It just started out as a doodle.

I have to say that when I sketched these two I was thinking of Norman Rockwell. His art is a great influence. He was able to create such a great mood with what he presented on the page. I can only wish to achieve a bit of what he was able to do.

Sports Fans!

In doing caricatures the most fun is trying to show who the person is. For me it is not just about the big head and little body. It should be something that when you see it and know the person being depicted you say "yep that's him/her!"

That happened especially with these two pieces. One a Dolphins fan and the other a die hard Steelers fan. When I know someone is a fan of a particular team my first thought is to always dress them in that uniform. It makes it more enjoyable for the person to see themselves in there favorite colors. I had a lot of fun with these two and I was really happy that the subjects themselves liked them as well. When they see it and that big smile comes across there faces it makes it all worth it. To share the gift I have been given and know that it pleases them.

Classic!

I am a big movie fan. The films of today just truly do not seem to hold a candle to those of the past. Now I am not saying all "old" movies are great. Films from the past 30 years can already be considered classics. Such as The Raiders Of The Lost Ark, Scaerface, Goodfella's, The Breakfast Club etc.

I just feel that back in the day movies were made to entertain and interestingly enough they gave a lesson now and then. The stars of those films were also very important to them. Humphrey Bogart is one that I have rediscovered in the last few years. His films are those that I love to watch and never get tired of. Casablanca, The Maltese Falcon, The Big Sleep, The Cain Mutiny, The African Queen to name a few. His work has lasted more then six decades. I saw he was on the cover of the December issue of Turner Classic Movies. I wanted to draw it the second I saw it. There are those times when I just have to put something down on paper weather it is just and image in my mind or in this case when I just want to copy one.

It was great fun sketching this piece and I intend on doing more, perhaps a series of old movie stars.

First Post!

Well, here I am in the blogging world. I am new to this so just be patient with me, I'll get the hang of this sooner or later.

I am an artist at heart. I have been given a great gift and I want to use it and share it. I will be posting on this site displaying my wares and giving descriptions of what I have created in more depth. I might also give my thoughts on other aspects of art and maybe even the world in general.

Thank you for looking and I hope you come back again. ... Oh and don't be afraid to comment on my work. Just please be gentle. If you say say a particular work sucks, ok I think I can take that.

The painting you see here I did for a co-workers a few years ago. It is St. George. He is mostly well known in the Eastern Catholic and Orthodox Churches.