Peek A Boo - Disciples of Soul
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Happy Birthday, Wendy Liebman!
Some time back I wrote a post in reference to a documentary called The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story, which was all about the longtime Disney songwriting team, Bob and Dick Sherman. The documentary was created by cousins, Jeff and Greg Sherman, the sons respectively of Bob and Dick. While the doc covered much of their wonderful songwriting legacy, it was also notable for its rather shocking revelation that these two talented brothers were estranged from each other outside of their professional career, and avoided each other in their personal lives. I'd had no idea of this before seeing the film, nor did the majority of their fans I'd reckon, so it was rather sad to find this out.
However, there was also another revelation that I discovered while watching the film, but this was a very happy one. It so happens that Jeff Sherman is married to Wendy Liebman, the very cute and funny comedienne! Sometime after I'd posted my thoughts on the film, Jeff Sherman actually took the time to set some points straight in the comments section of my blog regarding my impressions from viewing the documentary. In my response, I mentioned how I was pleasantly surprised to find out his wife was Wendy Liebman, as I've long admired her comedy routines. I love her unique style of humour, where she continues a sentence past the point you assume it's ending, allowing the punchline to trail off under her breath. Her timing and delivery are impeccable. (In fact, I even have a clip of her from a routine she performed some years ago at Montreal's Just For Laughs comedy fest that I include in a montage of video clips that I have my Sheridan animation students sketch from, as Wendy has such a wonderfully expressive face.)
Not long afterward, I received a very nice email from Wendy herself saying how much she enjoyed the caricature of The Sherman Brothers and thanking me for my kind words regarding her comedy act. I was thrilled to hear from her and wanted to do a caricature of her someday. Though it's been awhile since that time, I have purposely waited until now to post this recent caricature of Wendy Liebman, so that I may honor this very sweet and talented lady on her birthday. So, Happy Birthday, Wendy, and keep on making us laugh!
Here is a clip from YouTube that shows Wendy at her best:
Friday, February 26, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
FROM ITALY TO L.A.
Our client just came through to get blessed with his piece right here in the heart of L.A. all the way from the Streets of Italy.Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
It's Doodle Time!
Usually I reserve this blog to just show my finished art, or maybe something in progress for a tutorial. Perhaps once in awhile though, I might post some of my doodles just for fun. Here are some recent doodles, mostly sketched while having lunch and reading my daily Globe and Mail at a favourite restaurant. After reading all the news I'm interested in, I'll start sketching aimlessly in whatever patches of bare space I can find among the pages of the newspaper.
My favourite subject matter is cartooning the human face, as I love to explore the myriad shapes, sizes, and relative placement of facial features on various head shapes. Admittedly, most of my doodles end up being of cute cartoon girls, as that is a subject I can never tire of drawing! The great thing about doodling on newspaper is that it is so completely inviting and tempting. Unlike doodling on clean white fresh pages in a sketchbook, which can be rather intimidating due to the commitment of the act, sketching on newspaper is just like getting more use out of something that was destined for the recycling bin anyway. Also, there is nothing quite so pleasing as the feel of a ballpoint pen on soft, padded newsprint.
I especially like to doodle because I feel I can draw completely in my own natural style, as loose, spontaneous and free of the constraints I might place on myself when drawing for a paid commission, particularly when the client is expecting something to look a certain way. When one doodles, there is the distinct pleasure of knowing that you are doing it just for yourself, not subject to anybody else's approval nor what they would be willing to pay for it. No, you yourself are the only one to satisfy and, heck, even if you don't like it, you haven't invested much time or effort in creating it. If it's good, maybe you'll file it away for future reference, and if not, it joins the rest of the newspaper in the aforementioned recycling bin.
More cute girls. (Hey, how did that one funny looking guy get in there?)
Often, these cute cartoon girls make an appearance right after I've solved my Sudoku puzzle. Could somebody please check to make sure I put all the numbers in the right place? Thanks...
EMPIRE STATE
Here are some more flicks of a remix on Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia while in N.Y.
Monday, February 22, 2010
INGLORIOUS BASTERDS X HAITI BENEFIT
THE LOST ART OF "INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS" from SA STUDIOS on Vimeo.
Here is the artwork of The Inglorious Basterds x Haiti Benefit we had on Thursday 18th. Thanks to everyone who came out and supported.. The show SOLD OUT in one hour!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
Bombing the BX and Harlem
THE BIG BAD BX
East meets West, I joined up with Cope and Sen2 last night and bombed three MetroPCS stores in Harlem and the Bronx.
Check them out if your in town MetroPCS stores:
Spanish Harlem: 115th & Lexington
Bronx 1: 309 E. Fordham Road, Bronx (at Tiebout Ave) Bronx 2: 2901 3rd Ave, Bronx (at E. 151 St.)
East meets West, I joined up with Cope and Sen2 last night and bombed three MetroPCS stores in Harlem and the Bronx.
Check them out if your in town MetroPCS stores:
Spanish Harlem: 115th & Lexington
Bronx 1: 309 E. Fordham Road, Bronx (at Tiebout Ave) Bronx 2: 2901 3rd Ave, Bronx (at E. 151 St.)
Thursday, February 18, 2010
FROM THIALAND TO NY
Here is another one of our regular clients who came through to get a portrait of his pops.Wednesday, February 17, 2010
DEDICATION
Another one of our repeat clients came through for an addition to his back piece that is dedicated to his family.Tuesday, February 16, 2010
THE ART OF THE FILM
SA Studios has teamed up with the Weinstein Company and Upper Playground to
raise money for the victims the Haiti earthquake. 13 artists have come
together to create poster art based off their own interpretation of the
Oscar Nominated film, Inglourious Basterds artwork.
There will only be 6 prints made. Each poster will be signed by Quentin
Tarantino. They will be available for purchase at Upper Playground Los
Angeles this Thursday February 18th for $300.
raise money for the victims the Haiti earthquake. 13 artists have come
together to create poster art based off their own interpretation of the
Oscar Nominated film, Inglourious Basterds artwork.
There will only be 6 prints made. Each poster will be signed by Quentin
Tarantino. They will be available for purchase at Upper Playground Los
Angeles this Thursday February 18th for $300.
Monday, February 15, 2010
SKULL N BONES
Another one from the City. Our client came through and wanted to fill in his inner arm to set off his sleeve.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Saturday, February 13, 2010
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