Some pen & ink pictures of Steven Gerrard. Scratchy dip pen for the detail, and small brush for the looser bits. Stevie may be getting on a bit, but I’ve drawn him in typical all action style. First one shooting for goal…
next a goal celebration…
and then an on the ball pose
Finally, here’s how I put them all together in a montage
Recently finished this portrait of LIVERPOOL & ENGLAND’s young striker RAHEEM STERLING. Siide-on view seemed to make an interesting composition, and also shows off Raheem’s fantastic hairstyle
I used pencil & charcoal for the black and white bits, & soft pastels for the rich colours and textured shading
This is the finished pic…
Thought I’d also try an alternative black & white version
**Both colour & black & white versions are available at my ETSY PRINTSHOP
Quiet for weeks, then two posts in a day! Continuing with the new drawing style, but a different kind of image, in this case a close up profile portrait of Stevie G in reflective mood.
Stevie has a fairly recognizable profile, and once I got that right, I concentrated the detail on interesting facial areas – and ignored the back of his head!
As with the previous Balotelli pic, I also made a black and white version.
**Both colour and black & white versions are available at my ETSY PRINTSHOP **
Been developing a new drawing style. I wanted strong colours and a spontaneous feel, and after a fair bit of messing around, finally ended up with something I’m happy with. So, here’s Super Mario in an explosive action pose…
I used pencils, charcoal & pastels, for the rich colours and textured shading, and to create movement and drama.
Then experimented with an alternative black & white version, which also works OK…
** Both these images are available at my ETSY PRINTSHOP **
New Copa do Mundo design of Steven Gerrard in new England kit. Used big red blob of sky and stylised Estadio do Maracana shape as a framing device so Gerrard’s head/arms torso stand out. Not used too many colours, so whole design fits together.
Made sure Stevie’s eyes make contact with the viewer, and splattered some white blots to add to the action.
Main figure also breaks the edges of the background, as if bursting out of the picture – well, that was the idea! Framed up print below…
Two posts in one day – the medication must be working!
A couple of new pics to mark Luis Suarez & Eden Hazard’s PFA Player of the Year awards
Decided on single dynamic image of Suarez scoring that fantastic 40 yard volleyed goal against Norwich last December.
Made sure Luis’ eyes were focused on the ball..
Slightly different approach for Hazard. A composite design, with a central jumping pose, and a couple of secondary images, Eden in dribbling action, and a sliding celebration
Tried to reflect each players personality & character not just facially, but also in their individual poses
Both these pics are now available at my ETSY PRINTSHOP
Another brushwork style pic…
Luis Suarez sliding goal celebration in front of the kop stand
I’ve always liked watercolour, and the random blotchy background textures
Decided to leave off sponsors & kit logos to give a more timeless feel to the image.
This pic is now available from my etsy PRINTSHOP
Seems a good time to mention I’ve recently updated my WEBSITE…
and PRINTSHOP…
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