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What would normally be drawn in black or color I decided to do the inverse and use light colors for the image. I put it on a leftover piece of black mat board.

Color pencil on mat board, 14″ X 10″

I’ve had the same barber for many years. Joe does a great job. Plus, he talks soccer. When my grandson got his haircut my son had his camera ready to record the adventure. When it was my turn he apparently thought it was a good idea to record that as well. I took the photo and did a drawing on the computer and gave it to Joe.

Computer illustration, 8″ X 10″

I had several ideas about how to do this; acrylic on canvas, color pencil, etc. Charcoal was not even thought of until I actually began to work. I fought it but the muse insisted I stay with charcoal.
Coincidentally, I finished this on Valentine’s Day.

The muse then insisted I do a color version so I gave in even though I absolutely hate to do the same subject more than once. The colors didn’t scan as well as I wanted but you get the idea of this blue/pink version.

I’ll let you decide which you prefer.

Top: charcoal and chalk on paper, 10″ X 10″

Bottom: color pencil on paper, 10″ X 10″

More practice time.
Just trying to get some work in for no particular reason. I cropped it slightly. The full drawing has nudity and I don’t want to offend anyone on this site.

Charcoal on paper, 7″ X 10″

She said she likes a certain style of painting/drawing that I occasionally do (see below) and wanted a portrait painting of her done in that same style. I always get nervous in these situations. First, the art has to stand on its own. Secondly, the image has to capture the person the way others see them. And, most importantly, the image has to capture the person the way they see themselves.

Acrylics on bristol board, 11″ X 14″

Other examples in this style can be seen in these two links:

http://sircolby.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Pink_and_Blue_Smile1.jpg

 http://sircolby.com/drawings/girl-in-color/

I made this drawing for my Christmas card. I wanted Mary to appear young; I’m told she was. I wanted the image to have a somewhat contemporary, less traditional look but still have the feel of the historical setting. You’ll have to judge whether or not I was successful.

To my friends who are not Christian or are not religious, let this be an image representing love and the hope for the future.

Color pencil on paper, 8″ X 10″

The announcement of the return of the Dallas Sidekicks and local sports icon Tatu as its co-owner and general manager reminded me of a drawing I did of Antonio Carlos Pecorari several years ago. It was done for a fund-raiser but the event fizzled out and I’ve still got the drawing. It now has Tatu’s autograph on it, not shown in the image below.

Pencil on paper, 10″ X 14″

While looking through my “things to draw” folder I came across the photo I took of an intriguing looking drummer at one of those Renaissance-type festivals I visited last Spring. Even though I think I could have done much better using color pencils I was determined to use acrylics since it had been too long since the last time I picked up a brush.

I rarely use any black when painting but since her outfit was black and red I decided to be bold and give it a try. I’m still not a big fan of black. Oh well.

Acrylic on canvas, 20″ X 24″

I discovered a box of oil pastels in my art closet. I don’t know how long they’ve been there. I don’t even know where they came from. I decided to give them a try. Since this was my first attempt at using oil pastels I decided to keep it simple.

Oil pastels on paper, 8″ X 8″

I finished this earlier in the summer but I had to wait to post it because the person I was doing it for was giving it as a surprise anniversary gift.

Pencil on paper, 10″ X 14″