I put this weekend to good use, feeling industrious and productive. I am so excited, I think it might just be done. Of course that depends if my client agrees. What do you think?
“E. S. Portrait Update 7” ©2016 alecia goodman to present
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Stepping Back; Done, Maybe?
Published May 31, 2016 drawing , illustration , journal , portrait 7 CommentsTags: art, back, black and white drawing, design, drawing, excitement, figurative, fine art, human, industrious, journal experience, man, pencil, portrait, productive, progress, sketch, step
Just a Wild n’ Crazy Saturday
Published May 29, 2016 drawing , experience , illustration , journal , portrait 2 CommentsTags: art, black and white drawing, drawing, drawings, figurative, fine art, glasses, guy, illustration, journal experience, pencil, portrait, saturday, sketch, sketch book
Well my day has been pretty exciting, really. I have gotten a lot finished today. Not close to finishing just yet though. Is it coming along? I think its starting to…
“E. S. Portrait Update 5” ©2016 alecia goodman to present
Early Bird
Published May 29, 2016 drawing , illustration , journal , portrait Leave a CommentTags: art, black and white drawing, concept, drawing, figurative, fine art, human, illustration, journal experience, man, pencil, portrait, progress, sketch, sketch book, smile
My starting point for this beautiful Saturday morning… yes the early bird does get the worm. The plan is to just keep going, lets see how far I can get today.
“E. S. Portrait Update 4” ©2016 alecia goodman to present
Remembering Cole, RIP
Published September 18, 2014 illustration 1 CommentTags: art, baby, characters, Cole, color, concept, dog, drawing, figurative, fine art, graphic, illustration, journal experience, light, memory, painting, portrait, remembering, RIP, sketch, sketch book
My dear friend had to say good bye to her fur baby Cole yesterday. My heart aches for her, he was such a sweet lovable dog. Thankful I was able to create this beautiful portrait.
“Cole”, portrait ©2013 alecia goodman to present
Moving Pains & the Little Big Project
Published September 2, 2014 Favorites , portrait 6 CommentsTags: art, bentley, black and white drawing, characters, charcoal, collie, dog, drawing, drawings, duet, figurative, fine art, graphic, illustration, journal experience, light, new, pencil, portrait, sketch, sketch book, space, sugar babe
Recently we moved house… not something I recommend for the faint of heart. I love our new house and I also have my very own room for my studio with a view. Its wonderful. Right before the move I was commissioned for a challenging project. 2 dogs on a 8 x 10, black and white charcoal. It was tricky as the original photograph was low resolution. The portrait was a surprise so I have had to keep this one on the down low until it was revealed. It turned out amazing and I am so thrilled that my customers loved it especially since it was for someone I have known all my life. I will work on posting from beginning to finish so that you can see the process. What do you think of Sugar Babe and Bentley?
“Sugar Babe and Bentley”, final portrait ©2013 alecia goodman to present
Marco Polo, Found You Cole
Published April 11, 2014 illustration , journal , portrait 3 CommentsTags: art, Cole, color, concept, design, dog, drawing, drawings, figurative, fine art, hide, illustration, journal experience, light, marco, marco polo, painting, pastel, pastels, pencil, polo, portrait, sketch, sketch book, space
And here we go… As long as my customer loves this it is finished. I had a difficult time figuring out the right amount of detail, color (muted versus not), and how much to include of the sofa over all to not take away from Cole. He is just too beautiful, did not want to destroy the focal point with too much background. What do you think?
“Cole”, portrait update 7 cropped ©2013 alecia goodman to present
“Cole”, portrait update 7 ©2013 alecia goodman to present
So Close, Background Yes or No?
Published March 8, 2014 Graphic Design , illustration , journal , portrait 7 CommentsTags: art, background, black and white drawing, characters, Cole, color, concept, design, dog, drawing, drawings, figurative, fine art, graphic, graphic design, illustration, journal experience, light, painting, pastel, pastels, pencil, photography, portrait, progress, sketch, sketch book, space
So close. Cole is almost finished. Thank goodness, I worry this one has taken longer than it should. Partly because of the detail and also because of my shortage of time with a new baby. Hopefully I can finish this weekend. Now for the big question, does it need some information of the background? If yes than I am thinking a dulled brown or gray to bring in the arm of the chair that would help place Cole. What do you think?
“Cole”, portrait update 6 ©2013 alecia goodman to present
50 Shades of Black
Published February 17, 2014 experience , illustration , portrait 1 CommentTags: 50 Shades, art, characters, Cole, color, concept, design, dog, drawing, figurative, fine art, graphic, illustration, journal experience, painting, pastel, pastels, pencil, photography, portrait, progress, sketch, update
Finally my household is recovering from being ill. Nothing like having a small child that shares any and every bug with the whole family. The good news is I am finally getting back to work. The baby is slowly figuring out her own schedule… yeah for sleeping. Still not there but working towards it. Cole is beginning to pop with contrasts. Since I am starting to lay in the black. It always amazes me how many shades of black are in a black dog and this one is no exception. In fact he has some rather unique fur. Hoping I am bringing out those details (not the best photo). What do you think?
“Cole”, portrait update 5 ©2013 alecia goodman to present
Don’t Give Me Those Puppy Dog Eyes.
Published January 4, 2014 experience , illustration , journal , portrait 2 CommentsTags: art, characters, Cole, color, concept, dog, drawing, eyes, figurative, fine art, graphic, illustration, journal experience, labrador, light, meaning, new, painting, pastel, pastels, pencil, portrait, progress, puppy, sharpei, sketch book
I love the expression on Cole’s face. He is just so sweet… reminds me of a lap dog or puppy, though he is really pretty big dog. I have started working in the shadows and highlights. Its a bit tricky to figure out some of the texture. Soon I should be able to start working in some of the background to give his position more context.
“Cole”, portrait update 3 ©2013 alecia goodman to present
“Cole”, portrait update 4 ©2013 alecia goodman to present
IF – “Explore”-ing Shadows
Published December 13, 2012 illustration 1 CommentTags: art, characters, concept, design, dog, drawing, drawings, figurative, fine art, graphic, illustration, Illustration Friday, journal experience, light, painting, pastel, pastels, pencil, portrait, progress, Rudie, sketch, sketch book, space
Illustration Friday’s topic this week is explore. Right now I truly feel like that is what I am doing with this portrait, exploring. My reference photos are extremely dark and a lot of information seems to be missing on one side of the face. So yes, I am truly exploring and inferring information as I go. Its a challenge for sure, at times a bit of a struggle too. How do you think its going? When its challenging I tend to need some encouragement. Thank you.
First picture is update before started to day and second is where I had to finish.
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