Wacky Reference Wednesdays, No. 346

FERRO LAD. 2017. Gouache on watercolor block, 9 × 12″.

For reflective surfaces, it always helps to have good reference. And while Ferro Lad is a bit shinier than most iron, I'm assuming he's nicely polished. The 3D model below is something I sculpted in Sculptris, a free program you should all be using. Many materials (matcaps) come standard with the download, but I created this one by searching for images of shiny spheres online and making the desired adjustments. Such is my life.

Anemic? I think not!

detail of unedited scan

Blog Break, Life Break

HELLBOY AND THE B.P.R.D.: 1955 #1. 2017.
Gouache and acrylic on bristol board, 13 × 19″.

I'll be taking a break from blogging, email, social media, ranting, and raving for the next 10 days (at least) as we embark on a family vacation. Please enjoy your break from me responsibly.

detail of raw scan (Don't smoke, kids.)

Phoenix

PHOENIX. 2017. Ink & watercolor on paper, 9 × 12″.

This piece was partially livestreamed — you can see a recording on Periscope. Have a great weekend!

detail of raw scan

Wacky Reference Wednesdays, No. 345

THE VALIANT #2 PAGE 2. 2014.

Ink(ed by Joe Rivera) on bristol board with digital color, 11 × 17″.

... back when I had time to work out.

Google image search for Russian base and environment

inks from my Father!

blue-line print of pencils

pencils over digital sketch

digital sketch with #KyleBrush