Sensing a common interest, I started to draw my own renditions of Old Hollywood and classic TV icons in portraits various hues of colored pencil to make my sketchbook look more vibrant. It just so happens that most of them were in blue. The plan was I could work freely in color so that I could trace over them and tighten up the detail with either ink or just a regular pencil later on, but I haven't gotten around to it yet. Oddly enough I think knowing the I was free to be loose with my lines ended up making them look more precise. Go figure.
Boris Karloff (who I almost wish I had drawn in green) checking out Carolyn Jones
Veronica Lake, Simone Simone and Yvonne Craig as Batgirl. There is always room for Batgirl.
I keep many pictures in my Inspirations file, photos and illustrations, to help aid in the creative process.
Here are some in this week's particular hue.
Robert Fawcett
Roy Krenkel - Albert Drake
Shelli Paroline - James Bingham
Robert McGinnis
Jon Whitcomb
Xavier Ramonede
James Bingham
Carter Goodrich
James Bingham (Again)
Stevan Dohanos
George Hughes
Lynne Naylor
Edmund Dulac
Chris Reccardi
Norman Rockwell
Will Eisner
Concept Art from "Kiki's Delivery Service"
Kelsey Shannon
Power Rangers!
Also, I acquired the soundtrack to "Fantasia 2000" this weekend. The "Rhapsody in Blue" sequence is easily my favorite part of the film and adding the tune to my collection was long overdue.
Other Blue Leaguers:
* Nerd Rage starts out right with the Blues Brothers
* The Goodwill Geek spells it out nicely
* Cave of Cool gives us a Blue Blizzard
What an inspirational collection of images and sounds. Your personal artwork in blue is striking. I know it's unfinished, but it looks amazing as-is. Can't wait to see if/how you finish some of these. Interesting that the blue color seemed to lead you to B&W stars with roles famous for noir/pulp/horror.
ReplyDeleteThanks Derek, You're too kind!
DeleteYour anticipation to see how these portraits work out is rivaled only by my own. It originally started out as something to do in between projects, go through my files and sketch what inspires me, and put up it on the blog. Its just happenstance that I did so much of it in blue.
Though when it comes to images, I'm just as much a collector as the rest of the League.
Wow! Your sketches in blue are really cool. I'm with Derek, they do look amazing in the moment they are currently in, but I can only imagine how stunning they will be once completed. You have such a great talent and a good eye. I love the images you posted from your Inspirational folder. Just really pretty and they seem so easy to get lost in. I really enjoyed looking at everything.
ReplyDeleteProbably the only time when "getting lost" is a good thing. Thanks Miss M!
DeleteGreat collection. You are going to put me to shame. Interesting things to look at for over ten minutes.
ReplyDeleteWell I wouldn't have come up with this image post format if not for your inspiration. I'm pleased that you enjoyed it
DeleteThank you, wonderful post.
ReplyDeleteI admire your talent as an illustrator :) I make side money doing cartoon character's for children's parties and man, it takes me so long to get them just right. I've always wished to be a more "natural" illustrator, my expertise is in mere copying ;)
ReplyDeleteI remember, even as a kid, the feeling of being frustrated with my own hand!... So anyhow, that wasn't depressing at all, was it? ;) You got me feelin all blue!
You're a great talent, Erik. It's very cool.
Thanks Laura! I appreciate your kindly compliments.
DeleteCAROLYN JONES <3 <3
ReplyDeleteWhat a legend. And a stunningly beautiful one at that. SUCH BIG EYES