PRATT Draw-A-Thon -part 1

This past weekend I attended one of my favorite annual art events, The Draw-A-Thon at The Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY.

Starting at 7PM Friday night and running until 7AM Saturday morining, this massive event is a true test of each artist's and model's endurance and passion for their craft. Stretching over twelve hours, filling seven rooms to capacity with artists of all ages, skill levels and practicing a variety of mediums. All working to capture the performances of eighteen models in poses which would impress some yoga instructors.

This year I beat my personal record of nine hours by lasting eleven hours. After the pizza break at midnight the drum circle performs and their energy is contagious. I had such an adrenaline high that I crashed as soon as I got back to my car in the morning.

As you could imagine I was quite productive in this time period so I have over two hundred drawings to sort through and scan. I will be posting some of my favorites very soon.

I highly recommend this event for all artists. It is such a thrill to be a part of the energy which is stirred up by all of these creative minds under one roof.

Streamline design

Aztec Helmet (ball point pen and watercolor on paper)

Having fun creating Sci-Fi character designs with obvious cultural influences.

I plan on sculpting this character in the near future.

For the love of the commute

10in x 10in ball point pen on paper


I love my commute to work. Seriously.

It gives me two hours a day to draw from a host of unique characters. On the trains I am given countless free models who challenge me with their original costumes and restless movement.

Below is one of the more stoic characters I have encountered. This man sat still for almost fifteen minutes. This is unusual because most people cannot sit that still for that long unless they are asleep. But I prefer the people who are not sleeping because I never know when I will loose that pose.

Drawing fast everyday helps me capture the essential elements of my subjects. Plus, the unpredictability keeps my sort attention span occupied.

ECUADOR - part 2 "Head Shrinkers"

More pen drawings from my trip.

These were actual human shrunken heads!

Pretty cool.

ECUADOR - part 1 - "A pallid bust."

I had the great fortune to spend the entire month of February in Ecuador.

This experience has opened my mind to see what is necessary for happiness and prolonged contentment in life.

A sense of creative freedom is of prominent importance and I am so grateful to be able to work anywhere. To take advantage of this, I always have my sketchbook with my and my favorite drawing pen.

This is a photo of me drawing Garay Asisclo Portocarrero (First Cheif of the Fire Department in Guayaqui) along with the drawing from my sketchbook.

Hooray for Jury Duty!

I had jury duty yesterday. I love to think of it as an extended
figure drawing session.

Unfortunately I got called to a case so I only got about two hours
of drawing time.

But I think you will see the characters I captured are quite unique.




ballpoint pen on paper 10in. x 10in.

Live! From Outer Space Vol. 3

CD cover art for John F. O'Donnell.
Check out his comedy at
www.intothewildcomedy.com



Space Spruce

acrylic/digital 11 in. x 12 in.(28cm x 30.5cm)