Princess and Pirate inc. #movember (D)

I was sorry to hear about William Goldman's passing a little while ago. What a writer.

I've also wanted to color this for a while and hey, it's even on trend for #movember. When I was a kid I thought the 'stache was gross but he rocks that look.

Sketch version from September 2017:

"You're a Hipster, Harry" (D)

Credit for the title goes to @obasistudios

When it's Harry's birthday you draw hipster Harry in his hip Hogwarts uniform.  I can't not keep coming back to this design, he's just so cool.

#drawdrewinyourstyle (D)

There's this meme going around like wildfire where someone posts a drawing and invites other artists to draw it in their own style.  I did this slightly sleepy/possibly grumpy self portrait with bad posture and thought, heck, why not host my own?  There's a good chance not many people will participate but we'll see.

Self-Appointed Lord of Star (D) [UPDATED]

I never quite understood the name but I don't suppose that's the point. I've actually drawn Chris Pratt once before and I like this one much better.

This led to this:

17 May UPDATE -- Which led to this:

Now with more Mantis!  Check it out on Instagram to swipe through sketch, gesture and B&W versions, along with a timelapse video.

I'm actually not a huge fan of these movies but these were really fun to draw anyway.

Revolutionaries and Monarch (D)

Last weekend I went to see Hamilton in SLC and it was just what I expected and also had lots of surprises.  I did some arts which were appreciated on Instagram by the actors! 

Sketch version

 To remind you of his love:

Mr. B (D)

[I really need to get J in here to post all her amazing TGS arts...]

Today's the day!!!

I think he's in there.

Sketch version

Movie Mustaches (D)

Movie weekend!  I really loved experimenting with a toned paper texture with these.

A Million (D)

The obsession continues.  I really need to get J in here to post hers too, they are amazing!

I enlisted Instagram to help make my work in progress version a little more dynamic and they were really helpful!  For comparison's sake here's the sketch:

Christmas 2017 Commissions (D)

Here are some of the results of my Christmas commissions sale:

Instagrid!

For Taylor

For Maci

For Katie

For Nick

For Steve

Also for Steve!

For Lisa

Thanks, everyone!  I had a lot of work to do there at the end of the year but it was fun to do a variety of styles and subjects, and I'm pretty sure this is the first time I've ever drawn Amy Winehouse or the inside of a 747 cockpit.

Tribute To Lost Potential (D)

The other  night we finally gave BatB '17 a second chance and I still was barely whelmed. Emma Watson just looks so bored the whole time. Well, she alternates between smug and bored. Alas for lost potential.  Anyway, I remembered I started a sketch of Actual Belle in New Belle's wedding dress some time ago so it was a good time to finish it up, add a couple more and throw color at them. You can tell by the sizes here my preference order.

Actual Belle looks better in this costumes than Movie Belle (sorry, Hermione)

And then while I was at it, this has been on my honey-draw list for a long time now, based on a favorite misheard song lyric. Do you get it?

Waiting by a something something.

Guys' Hair (D)

A couple of semi-related recent arts:

First, a little something I did last week just because 9/11 and #manhairMonday (we're watching this Vietnam War documentary right now so it seems fitting to post). I used to think drawing guys' hair was really boring so I didn't do it very often but modern styles have convinced me it can be interesting. Which style do you like best on this patriotic fellow?

Second, I don't think I've ever drawn my brother-in-law (aka hashtag hair goals) before but when my sister posted this picture of him at the beach I thought someone better.  A lot of my manbun guy drawings end up looking kind of like him so it's funny that when I finally draw him it's with his hair down instead.

Jeph

Then I wanted to try something simpler and a little more graphic like I had originally envisioned so I did another take:

Sand texture is sandy.

Here's the original sketch.  It's really interesting to me how different his face looked once I added color.

Don't let the stern expression fool you, he's basically the nicest guy ever.

Digital Sketchbook Street Rat (D)

(I just realized that I never posted these so I thought I might as well now.)

A few weeks ago we properly introduced our kids to my favorite. Any opportunity to draw this guy. No ref but of course I tried to channel @glenkeaneprd. Also, after being inspired by a quick online search, I gave him a little redesign with longer hair and a beard, which of course led to you know what. I think he rocks it.

Then I realized as I was drawing these that I did a similar study of Jasmine last year so I thought I better also put some color on these. Then I could fix a couple bits too.

And since I'm here, I might as well post these sketches I did earlier this year, inspired by the original story treatment, a lot of which was resurrected for the Broadway version:

I've actually been friends with these guys for many years, thanks to the Music Behind the Magic boxed set.

Proud of Your Boy indeed.  Character exploration for Aladdin's ma

Then I had to try her out with li'l Aladdin and meeting her future daughter-in-law.

 Like I said, any excuse to draw this guy!

8-Year Smolder (D)

8 years ago and still smoldering.

Good and Blessed (D)

Our thirdborn was blessed last Sunday.

I thought I might or might not get around to doing something more with it but this gave me a chance to adjust some of the angles and proportions that were bothering me.

Sketch version.

Still cute either way!

He is a sweet boy and can rock seersucker.

Transformed Lineart -- and COLORING CONTEST announcement!!! (D)

I liked the lineart so much, here it is.

Speaking of which, I am hosting a fun coloring contest!!!  Check out this post on my Instagram account for details and more information.

Christmas Painting Practice (D)

Over Christmas I did some paintings based on a few recent entries in my digital sketchbook, so here they are:

If our cat were a human he would obviously be a samurai

Hipster Clark Kent would totally wear an S-shirt because #irony

I wanted to paint a pretty lady so Italian model it is.

Such a diverse grouping!  It's always fun to see sketches come alive with a little color.

Moana of Moto Nui -- Now With More Maui! (D)

I saw Moana!  I loved it.  I think I'll like it even better when I see it again.  Anyway, unlike the last few Disney animated movies, I was actually inspired to do some fanart for this one before seeing it:

She's so cute.

And so fierce.

16-year-old me would be shocked that I didn't see it on opening day but he would be pleased at opening day splash-of-color sketches.

 And then of course I did some Sunday Sketches after actually seeing it.

That Maui is tricky.  He took three fails before I was more or less okay with him.

Away away.

(Incidentally, I finally saw Finding Dory on the same day and found it thoroughly, and ironically, totally forgettable.)

UPDATE 6 February 2017:

I did one for Maui too.  Our kids love his song, which has grown on me (though some of the lyrics still seem lazy), and his design has grown on me too (probably helped by doing these studies). The shapes! The tattoos... And a great subject for Manhair Monday, which is interesting because early design sketches show him as bald, surely inspired by The Rock.

Crazy Expressive Eyebrows (D)

We started watching season 2 of #Poldark last night. I'm pretty sure these two were cast for their wild hair and crazy expressive eyebrows.

19 Years [Or So] Later... (D)

I recently read the latest Harry Potter "story" (no comment) but whatever the case may be, it prompted me to finally draw some of these second generation people.

Oh, the angst.

Potters

Weasleys

Malfoys

They were fun, and anyway at least they're canon.